In a battle of comedy, drama, and real-life inspiration, Richard Gadd is standing strong alongside Netflix as they face a $170 million defamation lawsuit from Fiona Harvey over the hit show Baby Reindeer. While not named as a defendant, Gadd is backing the streamer in their efforts to have the case dismissed.
Gadd, the creator, writer, and star of Baby Reindeer, recently submitted a declaration in federal court, stating his personal knowledge of the facts and his support for Netflix’s special motion to strike. As the streamer gears up for a hearing on September 3, Gadd’s declaration sheds light on the inspiration behind the show and the true story it aimed to tell.
With Harvey claiming that the character Martha Scott was based on her, Gadd sets the record straight in his declaration, emphasizing that Martha is a fictional character with traits different from Harvey’s. He delves into the years of harassment and stalking he endured, highlighting the efforts made to obtain a Harassment Warning against Harvey.
As the legal battle heats up, the true story behind Baby Reindeer comes into focus. Stay tuned for updates on this compelling clash of comedy and reality as Gadd and Netflix defend their creative vision in the face of controversy.
