Afar
@afarseries.bsky.social
A dark, comedic fantasy novel set in a world on the brink of destruction, from the whimsical brains of Billy Treacy and Joel Hopton. www.afarseries.co.uk
Introducing our new puppets: the frogs! The latest additions to our cast of characters were lovingly crafted by our puppet builder, Basil Waite of FopDoodles based on designs by @gingeranimator.bsky.social.
NEW VIDEO! Today, we’ve launched the Afar Patreon for people looking to support our live-action, eight-part fantasy drama set in a realm of magic, monsters and adventure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p_x...
Introducing the Afar Patreon | Support a New Fantasy Series
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NEW VIDEO! Find out how we made fantasy into reality! Executive Producers Billy Treacy and Daniel Sherratt discuss the story and the making of Afar's proof of concept: Gremlins and Grumblings. youtu.be/aqAIacVe-1w?...
Afar: Inside the Episode | Gremlins and Grumblings
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On 27th November 2025, filming finally commenced on a full season of Afar… To keep up to date with the latest updates, visit: AfarSeries.co.uk
Livvy Prior has joined the cast of Afar as Cordelia Tyde, a notorious and merciless pirate with a complicated past… Read more: afarseries.co.uk/2025/12/01/l...
Magic isn’t just whimsical frippery. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/2kj0LZIT6No?...
A mischievous gem of a short! And an exciting project to boot! Don’t let the credits fool you, I did very little, but it’s an absolute thrill to see the world of Afar materialise!
Afar@afarseries.bsky.social · 10mo agoThe wait is over! The proof of concept for our new fantasy series, Afar, is OUT NOW! A polite knight and an irritable wizard are faced with a terrible adversary... www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kj0...
Please check out the proof of concept for our new fantasy series. Had the joy of working with supremely talented people on this (and there’ll be much more to come!!).
Afar@afarseries.bsky.social · 10mo agoThe wait is over! The proof of concept for our new fantasy series, Afar, is OUT NOW! A polite knight and an irritable wizard are faced with a terrible adversary... www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kj0...
The wait is over! The proof of concept for our new fantasy series, Afar, is OUT NOW! A polite knight and an irritable wizard are faced with a terrible adversary... www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kj0...
Afar: Gremlins and Grumblings
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Introducing the Gremlin! Gremlins are not intelligent enough to cause serious harm, but they will ruin your day in oddly specific ways that are borderline pathological. AFAR: GREMLINS AND GRUMBLINGS launches on YouTube tomorrow! For more information, visit: www.AfarSeries.co.uk
Introducing Wilkin! An irritable wizard who's only out for himself, Wilkin just wants a quiet life. The realm has other ideas. AFAR: GREMLINS AND GRUMBLINGS launches on YouTube this Saturday! For more information, visit: www.AfarSeries.co.uk
Introducing Archibald Oakheart! Friendly, loyal and psychotically polite, Archibald is an elected knight on a perilous journey. AFAR: GREMLINS AND GRUMBLINGS launches on YouTube this Saturday! For more information, visit: www.AfarSeries.co.uk
We’re excited to announce Afar’s proof of concept, a short film titled Gremlins and Grumblings! The five-minute short, releasing Saturday 27th September, will see a knight and a wizard confront a terrible adversary... AfarSeries.co.uk
Filming finally commenced for Afar’s Proof of Concept on Tuesday 22nd April. The Proof of Concept will be available to view later in the year. Following a review period, filming will begin on the series itself. Stay tuned for further updates on the show’s development.
We’ve been carrying out test shoots in preparation for our proof of concept. And we can’t wait to get started. ⚔️
Introducing the Gnome! This puppet was designed and built by Basil Waite of FopDoodles based on initial sketches by Billy Treacy.
Casting News! Billy Treacy plays Archibald Oakheart, a broken knight recovering from terrible loss, while Daniel Sherratt is playing Wilkin, a petulant wizard looking for a quiet life.
Introducing the Gremlin! The Gremlins are the first of many fantastical species you’ll be meeting in the realm of Afar, and they’re ready to start causing trouble! The puppet was designed and built by Basil Waite of FopDoodles based on initial sketches by Billy Treacy.
Introducing Afar, an original live-action fantasy series currently in development. Follow us for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exciting updates as the story unfolds. ✨⚔️ www.AfarSeries.co.uk
I had the privilege and the joy to spend the summer writing this with @billytreacy.bsky.social. You're going to fall in love with this world and every character in it. Especially the annoying ones.
Afar@afarseries.bsky.social · 2y agoIntroducing Afar, an original live-action fantasy series currently in development. Follow us for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exciting updates as the story unfolds. www.AfarSeries.co.uk
Introducing Afar, an original live-action fantasy series currently in development. Follow us for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exciting updates as the story unfolds. www.AfarSeries.co.uk