FIRST TRAILER WITH VINCENT LINDON AND TAHAR RAHIM IN NEW FRENCH MOVIE ADAPTATION OF VICTOR HUGO'S LES MISERABLES

    LES MISERABLES   

1ST TRAILER FOR MOVIE ADAPTATION 

After the Musketeers and Count Monte Cristo another big screen novel adaptation in France will be LES MISERABLES done this time by Studiocanal and Fred Cavaye and we have the first trailer today. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary

New Les Miserables arrive this October

 uprisings in France, it follows the character of Jean Valjean, a peasant sentenced to five years’ hard labour for stealing a loaf of bread whose story spans several years as he is released from prison and reintegrated into society, yet pursued by a police inspector on his trail. Vincent Lindon plays Jean Valjean, with Tahar Rahim as his nemesis Inspector Javert. Benjamin Lavernhe and Camille Cottin are evil innkeepers Thénardier and Madame Thénardier. Noemie Merlant plays the tragic figure of Fantine, whose daughter, Cosette, Valjean takes in as his own. It will arrive October 14th 2026.

 

FIRST LOOK AT VINCENT LINDON AND TAHAR RAHIM IN NEW FRENCH MOVIE ADAPTATION OF VICTOR HUGO'S LES MISERABLES

   LES MISERABLES  

1ST IMAGE FROM MOVIE ADAPTATION 

After the Musketeers and Count Monte Cristo another big screen novel adaptation in France will be LES MISERABLES done this time by Studiocanal and Fred Cavaye and we have the first image today. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary uprisings in France, it follows the character of Jean Valjean, a peasant sentenced to five years’ hard labour for stealing a loaf of bread whose story spans several years as he is released from prison and reintegrated into society, yet pursued by a police inspector on his trail. Vincent Lindon plays Jean Valjean, with Tahar Rahim as his nemesis Inspector Javert. Benjamin Lavernhe and Camille Cottin are evil innkeepers Thénardier and Madame Thénardier. Noemie Merlant plays the tragic figure of Fantine, whose daughter, Cosette, Valjean takes in as his own. It will arrive November 2026.

VINCENT LINDON AND TAHAR RAHIM TO LEAD NEW FRENCH MOVIE ADAPTATION OF VICTOR HUGO'S LES MISERABLES

   NEW LES MISERABLES  

MOVIE ADAPTATION CAST ANNOUNCED

After the Musketeers and Count Monte Cristo another big screen novel adaptation in France will be LES MISERABLES done this time by Studiocanal and Fred Cavaye. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary uprisings in France, it follows the character of Jean Valjean, a peasant sentenced to five years’ hard labour for stealing a loaf of bread whose story spans several years as he is released from prison and reintegrated into society,

Benjamin Lavernhe, Tahar Rahim and Vincent Lindon will lead

yet pursued by a police inspector on his trail. Vincent Lindon leads the cast in the role of Jean Valjean, with Tahar Rahim as his nemesis Inspector Javert. Benjamin Lavernhe and Camille Cottin are evil innkeepers Thénardier and Madame Thénardier. Noemie Merlant plays the tragic figure of Fantine, whose daughter, Cosette, Valjean takes in as his own. Now shooting, it will arrive November 2026.

GREGORY GADEBOIS TO LEAD LES MISERABLES PREQUEL ON THE ORIGINS OF JEAN VALJEAN

  LES MISERABLES PREQUEL 

VALJEAN TO STAR GREGORY GADEBOIS

As Variety reports Gregory Gadebois will take the lead role in Les Miserables prequel movie VALJEAN from Eric Besnard who directed French 18th century movie Delicieux. The film charts the journey of Jean Valjean, embittered when he is released from prison and does not believe in anything anymore. He’s ostracized and considered dangerous; but his life takes an unexpected turn after he meets a bishop who treats him with kindness and generosity, despite Valjean robbing him. This act of kindness is a turning point for Jean Valjean, as it shows him that there is still good in the world. He begins to question his own choices and starts to see that there is another path for him. The film follows the steps that lead to Jean Valjean to become the man he was always meant to be, a good man who wants to help others. Bernard Campan, Isabelle Carré and Alexandra Lamy also star.

FRANCE SETS NEW EPIC MOVIE ADAPTATION OF VICTOR HUGO'S LES MISERABLES BY STUDIOCANAL

   NEW LES MISERABLES  

EPIC MOVIE ADAPTATION ANNOUNCED

After the Musketeers and Count Monte Cristo another big screen novel adaptation in France will be LES MISERABLES done this time by Studiocanal and Fred Cavaye. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary uprisings in France, Les Misérables follows the character of Jean Valjean, a peasant sentenced to five years’ hard labour for stealing a loaf of bread whose story spans several years as he is released from prison and reintegrated into society, yet pursued by a police inspector on his trail.

MOST ANTICIPATED EPIC & PERIOD SET 2019 SERIES: CATHERINE THE GREAT, BEECHAM HOUSE, MEDICI, WAR OF THE WORLDS, HIS DARK MATERIALS, NAME OF THE ROSE, SPANISH PRINCESS, LES MISERABLES AND OTHERS!

    UPCOMING NEW EPIC DRAMAS

LES MISERABLES

One of the first ones to arrive is BBC One's six part adaptation of LES MISERABLES which will air in UK from December 30th and later on at PBS too. Starring Lily Collins and Dominic West it is set against a backdrop of post-Napoleonic France as unrest begins to grip the city of Paris once more. Spy more here!

THE LONG SONG

Arriving a bit sooner, also on BBC One, from December 18th is three part 19th century saga THE LONG SONG starring Jack Lowden and Hayley Atwell bringing the story of an enslaved woman (Tamara Lawrance) living in Jamaica in 1838 under British rule.Spy more here!

DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES

Already airing on BBC is another three part historical drama DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES starring Jamie Dornan and Matthew Rhys. It is an epic tale of love, betrayal, deception, and revenge set in the Irish countryside in 1885. Spy more here!

MEDICI: THE MAGNIFICENT

This one is technically a 2nd season not a new series, but the title and the cast are new: MEDICI: THE MAGNIFICENT has already aired in Italy but will air soon on Netflix with Daniel Sharman playing Lorenzo De Medici who is now taking over the family's business with his brother played by Bradley James. Spy more here!

GENTLEMAN JACK

BBC is also preparing 19th century series set in Shibden Hall where GENTLEMAN JACK also known as Anne Lister (Surrane Jones) returns to Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1832, determined to transform the fate of her faded ancestral home Shibden Hall. But to do that she will dress and act as a man! Spy more here!

BEECHAM HOUSE

Rival ITV is taking us to 19th century India in six part saga BEECHAM HOUSE starring Tom Bateman, Kabir Bedi and Leo Suter! This lavishly exotic saga will offer us a look at the lives of residents living in a Delhi mansion during the cusp of 19th century. Spy more here!

CATHERINE THE GREAT

Sky and HBO will take us to glorious mother Russia and imperial court at Hermitage where Helen Mirren will take the role of CATHERINE THE GREAT in the story of her mature years when she already had many stunning victories and even more lovers. Spy more here!

THE WAR OF THE WORLDS

BBC is also finishing the production of their three part adaptation of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS starring Rafe Spall, Greg Kinnear and Eleanor Tomlinson in a story set in London during the Edwardian era, where George and Amy's attempt to start a life together is interrupted by a Martian invasion of Earth. Spy more here!

HIS DARK MATERIALS

BBC is also coproducing another major fantasy adaptation but with HBO! Eight part saga HIS DARK MATERIALS will star James McAvoy as Lord Azriel in the story about two children who embark on a magical adventure through parallel universes. Spy more here!

THE NAME OF THE ROSE

Italian Rai and HBO are also preparing a new eight episode TV adaptation of THE NAME OF THE ROSE following John Turturro as a medieval friar who investigates a series of mysterious deaths at an abbey. The adaptation of Umberto Eco's novel also stars Rupert Everett and Alessio Boni. Spy more here!

LAMBS OF GOD

Australian Foxtel is preparing gothic tale LAMBS OF GOD in which Ann Dowd, Essie Davis and Jessica Barden are playing three nuns whose life in solitude, far away from the rest of the world in a remote and rugged island on the coast, is interrupted by the arrival of a hot as hell priest played by Sam Reid. Spy more here!

THE SPANISH PRINCESS

After White Queen and White Princess, Starz will offer us more royal drama in THE SPANISH PRINCESS which will see Charlotte Hope playing the Spanish princess, Catherine of Aragon, as she navigates the royal lineage of England with an eye on the throne. Elliot Cowan and Olly Rix also star. Spy more here!

  RETURNING EPIC DRAMA
Beside the above mentioned new dramas, let us not forget that we can expect the new season of the ones we already love, from the third season of

Victoria returns with the third season this January!

VICTORIA at ITV starting probably in January, to the final seasons of POLDARK and DURRELLS starting probably next spring, and also the

Knightfall returns to History with the second season and new cast!

third season of Sky's 17th century saga JAMESTOWN. And while you are already enjoying the third season of medieval saga THE LAST KINGDOM

Jamestown returns with the third season this spring!

over at Netflix, you can expect more knights in the second season of KNIGHTFALL at History Channel too! Hulu's HARLOTS should also return with the third season next summer!

FIRST TRAILER FOR BBC & PBS EPIC TV SERIES LES MISERABLES WITH LILY COLLINS, DOMINIC WEST, JOSH O'CONNOR, OLIVIA COLMAN, DEREK JACOBI

'LES MISERABLES'

Les Miserables starts December 30th!

BBC TV SERIES TRAILER IS HERE!

Its already quite clear that in the whole slate of festive delights BBC One has prepared for the upcoming December holidays, the latest six part TV series adaptation of famous LES MISERABLES will probably be the highlight of Christmas 2018! The series is hitting the small screens at the very end of December in UK and later in 2019 at PBS Masterpiece for the viewers in Northern America! To the delight of many, this version won't be

The new adaptation of Les Miserables will be without any singing!

a musical one! Beside Dominic West as Jean Valjean, Lily Collins as poverty stricken mother Fantine and David Oyelowo as the evil

Josh O'Connor as Marius and Ellie Bamber as Cosette

police inspector Javert, the cast also includes Olivia Colman as Madame Thénardier, Adeel Akhtar as Monsieur Thénardier, Josh O’Connor as

Dominic West is Jean Valjean in the series!

Marius and Ellie Bamber as Fantine's daughter Cosette. Legendary Derek Jacobi will play Bishop Myriel while Joseph Quinn is Enjoiras!

HUGO'S 19TH CENTURY STORY
directed by Andrew Davies, is turned into series which delves deep into the many layers of the classic novel, revelling in Jean Valjean and Javert's cat-

Dominic West and David Oyelowo as Valjean and Javert

and-mouse relationship, against the epic backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest. With striking intensity and contemporary resonance, Hugo’s novel

Olivia Colman as opportunistic Madame Thenardier

explores the struggles and triumphs of the underclass and the quest for a better life. The six part television adaptation of the renowned book will vividly

Lily Collins as poor Fantine

and faithfully bring to life the vibrant and engaging characters, the spectacular and authentic imagery and, above all, the incredible yet accessible story that was Hugo’s lifework.

NEW PHOTOS FROM UPCOMING EPIC TV SERIES 'LES MISERABLES' WITH DOMINIC WEST, LILY COLLINS, OLIVIA COLMAN, JOSH O'CONNOR, 14TH CENTURY 'THE NAME OF THE ROSE' WITH JOHN TURTURRO, RUPERT EVERETT, DAMIAN HARDUNG

NEW 'LES MISERABLES'

PHOTOS FROM BBC TV SERIES

After the first photos of the leading stars, BBC One has now released a few more photos from their six part TV series adaptation of famous LES MISERABLES which is hitting the small screens sometime this year, which

Josh O'Connor as Marius and Ellie Bamber as Cosette

means we can expect a trailer soon! Beside Dominic West as Jean Valjean, Lily Collins as poverty stricken mother Fantine and David Oyelowo as the

Lily Collins as poor Fantine

evil police inspector Javert, the cast also includes Olivia Colman as Madame Thénardier, Adeel Akhtar as Monsieur Thénardier, Josh O’Connor as Marius and Ellie Bamber as Fantine's daughter Cosette.

HUGO'S 19TH CENTURY STORY
directed by Andrew Davies, is turned into series which delves deep into the many layers of the classic novel, revelling in Jean Valjean and Javert's cat-

Dominic West and David Oyelowo as Valjean and Javert

and-mouse relationship, against the epic backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest. With striking intensity and contemporary resonance, Hugo’s novel

Olivia Colman as opportunistic Madame Thenardier

explores the struggles and triumphs of the underclass and the quest for a better life. The six part television adaptation of the renowned book will vividly

Adeel Akhtar as evil Monsieur Thenardier who runs a boarding house for kids

and faithfully bring to life the vibrant and engaging characters, the spectacular and authentic imagery and, above all, the incredible yet accessible story that was Hugo’s lifework.

'THE NAME OF THE ROSE'

1ST PHOTO FROM RAI TV SERIES

Speaking of epic drama, check out the first image from Italian Rai's English language series THE NAME OF THE ROSE which will air next spring. Set in Italy in 1327, it follows the Franciscan monk William of Baskerville (John Turturro) and his novice Adso von Melk (Damian Hardung) as they arrive

BBC will air the series in UK, Sky in Germany, OCS in France. Sundance TV will air it in USA and Canada with local broadcaster airing it around Europe too.

at a secluded monastery in the Alps. There they become witnesses to a series of mysterious murders. While Baskerville and Melk investigate and search for the killer, they are hunted themselves by the merciless inquisitor Bernard Gui (Rupert Everett), who prosecutes those who criticize the Pope.

FIRST PHOTOS OF DOMINIC WEST AND LILY COLLINS FROM BBC EPIC TV MINI SERIES 'LES MISERABLES' ARE HERE!

    'LES MISERABLES' MINI SERIES

1ST PICS FROM BBC ADAPTATION

A few weeks ago the spy showed you some set pics from BBC and Masterpiece's mini series LES MISERABLES and now we have the first

Les Miserables will air sometime next year

official ones showing Dominic West as Valjean, Lily Collins as Fantine and David Oyelowo as Javert. Airing next year on BBC, without musical numbers and singing, the series' distinguished British cast will also includes Adeel Akhtar and Olivia Colman as Monsieur and Madame Thénardier, Ellie Bamber as Cosette, Joseph Quinn, Josh O’Connor as Marius and Erin Kellyman as Éponine.

LES MISE- RABLES six-part drama adaptation of 19th century classic will delve deep into the many layers of Victor Hugo's story, revelling in Jean Valjean and Javert's cat-and-mouse relationship, against the epic backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest. It

Dominic West is taking over the role of Valjean from Hugh Jackman

will explore the struggles and triumphs of the underclass and the quest for a better life as Valjean evades capture by the unyielding Inspector Javert. The six part television adaptation of the renowned book will vividly and faithfully

Lily Collins is Fantine who has to become a whore to survive

bring to life the vibrant and engaging characters, the spectacular and authentic imagery and, above all, the incredible yet accessible story that was Hugo’s lifework. Andrew Davies, who said Hugh Jackman's version was a

David Oyelowo is persistent inspector Javert who obviously likes big guns

travesty although he himself has made a superficial travesty out of the iconic depths of War and Peace which he criminally robbed of any Russian soul and essence, is directing, sadly. PS you can see glimpses into Les Miserables, War of the Worlds, Long Song and Gentleman Jack in the BBC upcoming dramas trailer below

PERIOD SET MONDAY: 1ST 'LES MISERABLES' BBC EPIC TV SERIES PHOTOS WITH DOMINIC WEST, ELLIE BAMBER! 'HARLOTS' 2ND SEASON TRAILER WITH LIV TYLER, SAMANTHA MORTON, JESSICA BROWN FINDLAY

 1ST 'LES MISERABLES'

 PHOTOS FROM PARIS ARE HERE!

Period set Monday today! You already know that BBC is preparing an epic new mini series on LES MISERABLES and today we have the first photos

Dominic West plays Jean Valjean in Andrew Davies written series

from the set published over at Daily Mail showing stars Dominic West and Ellie Bamber in action!

THE STORY OF LES MISERABLES
will follow Dominic as Jean Valjean as he evades capture by the unyielding Inspector Javert (David Oyelowo). Set against a backdrop of post-

Ellie Bamber plays Cosette in the new series

Napoleonic France as unrest beings to grip the city of Paris once more it will also see Lily Collins as Fantine, Olivia Colman as Madame Thenardier and Josh O'Connor and Joseph Quinn also in the cast.

 'HARLOTS' SEASON 2

FIRST TEASER AND PHOTOS!

Hulu has, meanwhile, published first teaser for the second season of their HARLOTS costume drama which starts July 11th! Liv Tyler joins the series set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, which follows the

Liv Tyler will be a lady of a much higher status than we've seen so far in Harlots

Wells family, led by matriarch Margaret (Samantha Morton). When her daughter Charlotte (Jessica Brown Findlay) places herself in the home of arch-rival bawd Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville), their toxic and deep-set rivalry is taken to a dangerous new level. Meanwhile, alluring and wealthy

Liv's character is very rich but has a controlling brother

socialite Lady Fitz (Liv Tyler) is drawn by Charlotte into the plot against Lydia, as well. The premiere will be a two hour event! Stay tuned for a spotlight as soon as we put our hands on more photos!

ANTONIO BANDERAS, EMMA THOMPSON, RALPH FIENNES, MICHAEL SHEEN JOIN 'VOYAGE OF DOCTOR DOLITTLE'! JOSEPH QUINN JOINS BBC'S 'LES MISERABLES', MICHAEL EMERSON JOINS RUPERT EVERETT, JOHN TURTURRO IN 'NAME OF THE ROSE' EPIC SERIES

  'VOYAGE OF DOCTOR DOLITTLE'

EMMA THOMPSON, BANDERAS, MICHAEL SHEEN, RALPH FIENNES  

 Universal Pictures is gathering a rather stellar cast for their live action adaptation of THE VOYAGE OF DOCTOR DOLLITLE which will see

Doctor DoLittle is set for April 2019 release!

Robert Downey Jr playing the famous doctor who can speak to animals. Antonio Banderas will apparently play his enemy, a pirate named Rassouli while Michael Sheen is set to play Mudfly! Meanwhile, British thespians Emma Thompson and Ralph Fiennes will lend their voices to some of the talking animals alongside young Tom Holland! An adaptation of Hugh Lofting's classic book from the 1920's the movie is viewed as the potential opening for a whole franchise.

  NEW EPIC SERIES CASTINGS

JOSEPH QUINN JOINS 'LES MISERABLES' AT BBC 

Les Miserables will air sometime next year!

Casting news from the period set TV series world today, starting with our lovely chap Joseph Quinn, whom we'd discovered in Dickensian and continued to love in that horrid borefest of Howards End. He has now joined another BBC production, the six part series on LES MISERAB- LES which already has Dominic West as Jean Valjean, Lily Collins as Fantine and David Oyelowo as Javert and Olivia Colman as Madame Thenardier. Quinn will play Enjorlas, a revolutionary who dies for his beliefs in the June Rebellion.

MICHAEL EMERSON JOINS 'THE NAME OF THE ROSE'

Italian Rai is preparing the new epic series

I've already told you that Italian RAI is preparing $30 million epic series based on Umberto Eco's THE NAME OF THE ROSE and that John Turturro (As William of Baskerville) and Rupert Everett (as Inquisitor Gui) will lead the cast, and now they're joined by Michael Emerson who will play The Abbot, an ambiguous, greedy, over sensitive and irritable prince of the Abbey! To start airing its eight episodes at the beginning of next year, it follows William of Baskerville, a 14th century Franciscan monk, as he investigates a series of unusual deaths at a remote monastery! Damian Hardung will be William's apprentice, Benedictine novice Adso.

LILY COLLINS, DOMINIC WEST, OLIVIA COLMAN TO LEAD BBC'S 'LES MISERABLES' EPIC MINI SERIES! 1ST 'SWORDS AND SCEPTRES' INDIA SET EPIC MOVIE PHOTO!

BBC'S 'LES MISERABLES'

DOMINIC WEST AND LILY COLLINS

Lily Collins will play famous Fantine!

TO LEAD THE CAST

If you follow your trusted spy regularly and religiously (As you really should), you have already been informed that among the large slate of new series that BBC is preparing, British broadcaster also has a plan of turning LES MISERABLES into new mini series and now they've revealed the cast! Lily Collins will play Fantine, Dominic West will star as Jean Valjean, and David Oyelowo as Javert, in the six part non musical series written by Andrew Davies (War and Peace) and directed by Tom Shankland! The cast will also have Adeel Akhtar and Olivia Colman as Monsieur and Madame Thénardier, Ellie Bamber as Cosette, Josh O’Connor as Marius and Erin Kellyman as Éponine. Masterpiece is teaming up with BBC on this one!

LES MISERABLES, which starts shooting next month,  centres on French convict Jean Valjean and his struggles to escape his past while being hunted for years over a parole violation by Inspector Javert, set against the backdrop of the uprising of 1832 France!

  'SWORDS AND SCEPTRES'

1ST PHOTO FROM INDIA SET EPIC

Screen Daily has posted the first photo coming from Devika Bhise's historical epic SWORDS AND SCEPTRES which has just finished shooting starring Rupert Everett, Derek Jacobi, Ben Lamb and Jodhi May! As

The movie was shot in UK, India and Morocco!

the spy has reported before, the movie tells the true story of Rani Lakshmibai, the historic Queen of Jhansi who fiercely led her army against the British East India Company in the infamous Indian Rebellion of 1857.

TRAVIS FIMMEL, CHLOE SEVIGNY JOIN 'LEAN ON PETE' ADAPTATION! BBC TO TURN 'LES MISERABLES' INTO TV SERIES! ADAM CROASDELL IS LORD BOTHWELL IN 'REIGN' EPIC SEASON 4

 TRAVIS FIMMEL JOINS

'LEAN ON PETE' ADAPTATION

While you are enjoying his role of brave warrior Anduin Lothar in record breaking WARCRAFT movie, you can expect to see Travis Fimmel in another new project: as 'Deadline' reports he and Chloe Sevigny have joined Steve Buscemi and young Charlie Plummer in LEAN ON PETE

An adaptation of Willy Vlautin’s acclaimed novel follows Charley Thompson, the itinerant teen abandoned by his mother as a baby as he embarks on a perilous journey in search of his long lost aunt and a possible home. Charley’s quest carries him from a horse racing track in Portland, through the sagebrush of the Oregon desert, to the city streets of Denver, his sole companion the stolen racehorse Lean on Pete.

 ADAM CROASDELL JOINS 

'REIGN'S EPIC SEASON 4
I've already informed you of the whole slate of new actors that are joining queen of Scots' Mary's court in the fourth season of CW's REIGN, and now the latest one is British star Adam Croasdell!  He is to play Bothwell, Queen Mary’s third husband, a warm hearted bad boy who is deeply loyal, and ultimately deeply in love with Mary Queen of Scots. I've told you before that Steve Lund will play Lord Narcisse's handsome son, and that Will Kemp will play her second husband Lord Darnley! Breezily confident, charming and warm, he was born with a blood claim of his own to the English throne and a wildly ambitious mother whose love hinges entirely on his ability to secure a crown.

 'LES MISERABLES' 

TO BECOME NEW BBC SERIES

Well, after the great successes of WAR AND PEACE and DICKENSIAN, it was only to be expected that BBC will venture even deeper into the world of literary classics for their new series: according to latest news, Andrew Davies (the same scribe that turned the tragic and deeply moving depth of Tolstoy's classic into an Austenian flimsy affair) will now pen a six episode mini series based on Victor Hugo's LES MISERABLES! But here's the catch = this time it will be without singing! It will, of course, follow Jean Valjean a former convict unable to escape the shadow of his past life while being pursued by his enemy, police officer Javert.