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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Announcement on the future of Afar from Billy Treacy. (3/3)

This will be a must-read for fans of Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, and Scott Lynch, with action, adventure, big laughs, urgent social commentary, and a hell of a lot of heart.

If you’re looking for qualifications, I’m a writer by trade. I’ve had a few children’s books published, won awards and been longlisted a couple of times for my work.

Joel Hopton is one of the most talented, creative and prolific writers I’ve ever had the pleasure of collaborating with, and is already making some inspired choices.

I’m so excited to be embarking on this latest venture, and I really hope you’ll choose to stick with us. We’ve got more exciting news down the line, but please continue to follow us if you think this will still be your cup of tea.

Afar is dead. Long live Afar!

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Announcement on the future of Afar from Billy Treacy. (2/3)

However, it eventually became clear that this wasn’t enough. Which is why, it is with the heaviest heart that I tell you that Afar, as a live-action series, has been cancelled.

I want to apologise unreservedly to everyone who has contributed to the show, working on costumes, props and music, many of whom did it entirely off their own backs because they were as passionate as I was about creating art.

I’ve spoken to most of the cast and crew individually, and I can’t thank all of them enough for their kindness and understanding.

I’m also sorry to all of our subscribers and patrons who have followed, shared and supported this project. I am so, so grateful, and your encouragement has meant more to me than I could ever adequately express.

I want to be crystal clear here that I’m not in the game of blaming anyone. As I said before, this was always going to be a massive undertaking, and I’ve tried to present as many opportunities as possible for people to back out or reduce their involvement over the last two years.

The timing has been far from ideal, but I understand why certain decisions have been made.

But – and here comes the caveat I was talking about – this isn’t the end.

I’ve said from the beginning that this is a story I believe in with my whole heart, and that continues to be true to this day, which is why my co-writer, Joel Hopton, and I are now working on the first in a series of Afar novels that expand and improve upon our original vision.

The as-yet-untitled first volume of Afar will be a dark, comedic fantasy novel set in a world on the brink of destruction.

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Announcement on the future of Afar from Billy Treacy. (1/3)

I’ve got some really difficult news to share, but it comes with a significant caveat, so please be patient with me here.

In early 2024, some incredibly talented friends and I commenced development on a new live-action fantasy series called Afar; think Game of Thrones meets The Muppets.

The show would utilise practical effects, prosthetics, a full cast, and unique puppets, and follow a knight and a wizard as they take on the apocalypse.

Early last month, I had the first of several calls discussing ways we could make the project more feasible.

We’d already had two filming days and a recording day, and I’d say a good 90% of our costumes and props were bought, fitted and ready to go just in time for the weather to clear up.

But I understood the reservations presented. This was always going to be a hugely ambitious undertaking.

I want you to know that I really did everything I could to save the project. I put together five outline proposals over a number of weeks, along with a list of cuts and compromises to make everything less intimidating and more achievable.

I’d invested so much time, energy and money in Afar that dropping everything would have been too painful.

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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.

The latest additions to our cast of characters were lovingly crafted by our puppet builder, Basil Waite of FopDoodles based on designs by Jon Gransden. These cuddly amphibians were knitted into existence by the Frog Witch and cast out into the world to make little lives for themselves.

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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...

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Magic isn’t just whimsical frippery. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/2kj0LZIT6No?...

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Coming soon... Gremlins and Grumblings! AfarSeries.co.uk

Poster for Afar's Proof of Concept: Gremlins and Grumblings, featuring Daniel Sherratt as Wilkin, Billy Treacy as Archibald Oakheart, and a gremlin.

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

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

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Here be gremlins. Stayed tuned for further news...

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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.

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

We’ve been carrying out test shoots in preparation for our proof of concept. And we can’t wait to get started. ⚔️

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Introducing the Gnome! This puppet was designed and built by Basil Waite of FopDoodles based on initial sketches by Billy Treacy.

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

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.

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

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.

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

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

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Afar @afarseries.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

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