Will Poulter Secures Leading Role in Apple TV+’s Medical Dramedy Beat the Reaper

Major Career Move for British Acting Talent

British actor Will Poulter continues his impressive trajectory in the entertainment industry with a significant new project. Apple TV has ordered the dramedy series ‘Beat the Reaper,’ starring and executive produced by BAFTA Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Will Poulter. The announcement, made in December 2025, signals another milestone for the 32-year-old performer who has steadily built a reputation for versatility across both comedy and drama.

About Beat the Reaper

Based on the novel of the same name by Josh Bazell, ‘Beat the Reaper’ will star Poulter as Dr. Peter Brown, an intern at Boston’s worst hospital who has a talent for medicine, works a shift from hell and has a past he’d prefer to keep hidden. But when a patient recognizes him from his dangerous past, Brown has eight hours to elude the government, mob hitmen, quack surgeons and a trail of dead gangers. Sam Catlin (‘Sugar,’ ‘Preacher,’ ‘Breaking Bad’) is showrunner and executive producer, while Apple Studios and New Regency are co-studios behind the show.

Poulter’s Rising Star Power

The project represents another significant chapter in Poulter’s career evolution. He received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy for his role in ‘The Bear’ and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for ‘Dopesick’. Beyond Beat the Reaper, Poulter’s upcoming credits include ‘Union County,’ the horror film ‘Rapture,’ the Netflix drama ‘Saturn Return’ and the sci-fi comedy ‘I Love Boosters’.

Significance for British Television

This development underscores the continued international success of British acting talent in major streaming productions. Poulter’s ability to secure a lead role whilst also serving as executive producer demonstrates his growing influence in the industry. The combination of Apple TV’s investment in quality content and Poulter’s proven track record suggests Beat the Reaper could become a significant addition to the streaming platform’s lineup. For audiences and industry observers alike, this project represents the convergence of established talent with innovative storytelling, potentially setting new standards for the medical dramedy genre.