'BARKSKINS' EPIC SERIES
ARRIVES TO TV THIS MAY!
As Hollywood Reporter writes,
NatGeo has given their new epic TV series
BARKSKINS a May 25th starting date so that the eight part saga would be eligible for Emmy awards. They will air two episodes back to back in following
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| The series will air in 172 countries around the world in more than 40 languages |
four weeks in 172 countries around the world. Starring
David Thewlis, Christian Cooke, Aneurin Barnard and
Marcia Gay Harden, the series, based on the novel by Pulitzer-winner
Annie Proulx, follows a
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| The novel spans 300 years, telling the story of two immigrants to New France and their descendants. |
disparate group of outcasts who must navigate brutal hardships, competing interests, and tangled loyalties at the crossroads of civilization in late 1600s New France. This means we can expect a trailer and photos soon!
This could be good!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed.
Delete300 years is a long time span to cover in 8 episodes. Although, it should be good if they feel it could qualify for an Emmy!
ReplyDeleteI don't think they will cover all generations in the series. They wanted to qualify a new series on Aretha Franklin, but it isn't finished, so they pushed this up ahead.
DeleteSounds like it could be a good series.
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope so as the offer will be very poor this year.
DeleteI must mark this date down on my calendar so I can watch this series! I couldn't plough through the entire book but I did read and enjoy this first part. I agree, the mini-series will only address this first generation of characters, not the rest of the book. That would be impossible to pack into 8 episodes. If the series is successful, perhaps they will film a new set of episodes about the next generation, and then the next, and then the next. This could drag on for years! (Just like the book seemed to).
ReplyDeleteI remember that you promised you would read the rest before the series airs :)
DeleteI had to throw in the towel. Just couldn't do it!
DeleteSome tasks are too massive.
DeleteIf it's good, hopefully they will continue with stories from later generations. I'll definitely be adding this to my watch list!
ReplyDeleteI do ever so love me Christian Cooke!
DeleteLove me some Nat Geo during lunch but this TV series is jus not my cup of tea, yup.
ReplyDeleteIt does have Christian Cooke who is seriously hot.
DeleteHad to Google that name. Not too crazy about him but, do see what you mean! ;)
DeleteThe eyes.
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