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.
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.
HENRY CAVILL TO LEAD EPIC FANTASY TV SERIES AT NETFLIX
Rejoice! Our boy is finally returning to the telly! After he so memorably appeared for the first time in The Tudors more than a decade ago, Henry
Henry Cavill will play Geralt of Rivia
Cavill will star in another epic series THE WITCHER at Netflix!
Based on the fantasy saga by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowskian it is
an epic tale of fate and family. Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), a
solitary monster hunter (witchers are hunters who develop supernatural
abilities at a young age to battle deadly monsters), struggles to find
his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.
But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young
princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the
increasingly volatile Continent together. Daredevil's Lauren Schmidt
Hissrich will be the showrunner, she said Cavill was the first one she
auditioned and that no other actor has managed to beat his passion for
the role! Game of Thrones, Outlander and Fear the Walking Dead directors
will helm the episodes of the new epic fantasy television series.
NEW 'THE FAVOURITE' TRAILER
WITH RACHEL WEISZ AND EMMA STONE AT QUEEN ANNE'S COURT
Fox has released official trailer and first poster for historical comedy THE FAVOURITE which is out this November. Early 18th century. England is at
The movie arrives to theatres this November
war with the French. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (RachelWeisz) governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.
Sarah takes Abigail under her wing and Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots. As the politics of war become quite time consuming for Sarah, Abigail steps into the breach to fill in as the Queen's companion. Their burgeoning friendship gives her a chance to fulfil her ambitions and she will not let woman, man, politics stand in her way. Nicholas Hoult and Joe Alwyn also star. The poster is almost as unattractive as the trailer and direction are.
ITV TO TURN JANE AUSTEN'S LAST NOVEL INTO TV SERIES
Beside Victoria and upcoming Vanity Fair, British ITV and US Masterpiece are giving us a new 19th century series! Jane Austen's last novel SANDITON written just a few months before her death will be turned
Austen wrote Sanditon months before dying
into an eight part drama.
It tells the story of the joyously impulsive, spirited and
unconventional Charlotte Heywood and her spiky relationship with the
humorous, charming (and slightly wild!) Sidney Parker. When a chance
accident transports her from her rural hometown to the would-be coastal
resort SANDITON, it exposes Charlotte to the dalliances of a seaside
town on the make, and the characters whose fortunes depend on its
commercial success. The twists and turns of the plot, which takes
viewers from the West Indies to the rotting alleys of London, exposes
the hidden agendas of each character and sees Charlotte discover
herself… and ultimately find love. Andrew Davies, the man who superficialised War
and Peace at BBC, is adapting!
'THE FAVOURITE' TRAILER
RACHEL WEISZ AND EMMA STONE FIGHT FOR QUEEN'S LOVE
Meanwhile, the first trailer was finally released yesterday for period set movie THE FAVOURITE but I cannot say I like Yorgos Lanthimos' aesthetics at all! Out November in USA and in January around Europe, it is set
The Favourite hits cinemas in USA this November
in early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel
Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith and Mark Gatiss lead male cast
Weisz) governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing and Abigail
Olivia Colman is the crazy Queen Anne of England
sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots. As the politics of war become quite time consuming for Sarah, Abigail steps into the breach to fill in as the Queen's companion. Their burgeoning friendship gives her a chance to
Rachel Weisz plays the queen's favourite Lady Sarah
fulfil her ambitions and she will not let woman, man, politics or rabbit stand in her way. Nicholas Hoult and Joe Alwyn also star!
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.
