Matt Smith and Nick Cave on bringing sex addict salesman to life in TV drama

Nick Cave and Matt Smith discuss bringing the character Bunny Munro, a sex-addicted salesman, to life in a new TV series based on Cave's 2009 novel. Smith's portrayal adds complexity to Bunny, making him more charismatic and dangerous. The story explores themes of grief, fatherhood, and the complexity of human nature, with Cave emphasizing the vulnerability of children. The adaptation, set in Brighton in 2003, delves into interpersonal relationships and the legacy parents pass on to their children.