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‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Richard Gadd Questioned By Producers Over Dating Actress Who Auditioned For Hit Netflix Series


'Baby Reindeer' star Richard Gadd has faced professional conduct questions after dating trans actress Reece Lyons, who auditioned for Netflix show.

EXCLUSIVE: Richard Gadd, the creator and star of hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, has faced questions about his professional conduct after dating a transgender actress who intended to audition for his show. The actor was investigated and ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing by Baby Reindeer producer Clerkenwell Films after a romantic liaison in 2021 with Reece Lyons, who was interested in playing the role of Gadd’s ex-girlfriend Teri in the stalker drama. Lyons said Gadd “understood” her wishes, but she claimed that two weeks later, he called her to say “he wanted to try dating again.” In her X thread, she admitted feeling “conflicted” about the relationship and was concerned that breaking it off could damage her chances of auditioning.

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