Les Misérables (2019 TV series)
| Les Misérables | |
|---|---|
| Based on |
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo |
| Written by | Andrew Davies |
| Directed by | Tom Shankland[1] |
| Starring | |
| Composer(s) | John Murphy |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Chris Carey |
| Production company(s) |
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| Distributor | BBC Studios |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Picture format | 2:1 1080p |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 2019 – present |
Les Misérables is a six-part BBC television adaptation of the French historical novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. The series is adapted by Andrew Davies and directed by Tom Shankland. It stars Dominic West, David Oyelowo and Lily Collins.[1] BBC Studios will handle distribution for the series.[2]
Based on the original novel, the miniseries will not include the songs from the Les Misérables musical.[3]
Cast and characters
- Dominic West as Jean Valjean[1]
- David Oyelowo as Javert
- Lily Collins as Fantine
- Adeel Akhtar as Monsieur Thénardier
- Olivia Colman as Madame Thénardier
- Erin Kellyman as Éponine
- Ellie Bamber as Cosette
- Josh O'Connor as Marius Pontmercy
- Joseph Quinn as Enjolras
- Archie Madekwe as Courfeyrac
- Turlough Convery as Grantaire
- Jean-Louis Sbille as Gorbeau beggar
Production
The Weinstein Company was initially set to co-produce the series and serve as its distributor in the U.S. and China. However, the studio was dropped following the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations.[1]
Filming for the series began in February 2018 in Belgium and Northern France.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Otterson, Joe (9 January 2018). "David Oyelowo, Dominic West, Lily Collins to Star in BBC's 'Les Misérables' Miniseries". Variety.
- ↑ "BBC - BBC unveils brand new must-see dramas - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ↑ Leane, Rob (20 November 2017). "BBC Developing Les Miserables TV Series". Screen Rant.
- ↑ Furness, Hannah (10 January 2018). "BBC unveils cast of new Les Miserables series with pledge to take classic back to its roots". The Daily Telegraph.
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