The Forsyte Saga (upcoming TV series)

The Forsyte Saga is an upcoming six-part television series adaptation of the novels by John Galsworthy.

The Forsyte Saga
Based onThe Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy
Screenplay byDebbie Horsfield
Directed byMeenu Gaur
Annetta Laufer
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersDebbie Horsfield
Sheena Bucktowonsing
Meenu Gaur
Damien Timmer
Susanne Simpson
Production company
  • Mammoth Screen
Original release
NetworkPBS Masterpiece

Cast

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Production

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The six-part adaptation is written by Debbie Horsfield with Meenu Gaur and Annetta Laufer both directing episodes. Sheena Bucktowonsing and Debbie Horsfield, Gaur, Damien Timmer and Susanne Simpson are executive producers.[1]

An ensemble cast includes Eleanor Tomlinson, Jack Davenport, Millie Gibson, Stephen Moyer, Joshua Orpin, Tuppence Middleton, Francesca Annis, Jamie Flatters and Susan Hampshire.[2] Hampshire, who starred as Fleur Forsyte in the original 1960s series, will play dowager Lady Carteret.[3] More casting, including Fiona Button and Naomi Frederick were announced in June 2024.[4]

Filming started in Bristol in May 2024,[5] with filming locations including Christmas Steps, Bristol.[6][7] Filming was also scheduled to take place in Wales and Italy.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Mensah, Katelyn. "Doctor Who's Millie Gibson joins Poldark, Downton Abbey stars in new Forsyte Saga". Radio Times. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  2. ^ Kanter, Jake (30 April 2024). "PBS Masterpiece Sets Third TV Adaptation Of 'The Forsyte Saga'; Cast Includes BAFTA-Winner Francesca Annis & 'Doctor Who' Star Millie Gibson". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  3. ^ Singh, Anita (30 April 2024). "Susan Hampshire to return to The Forsyte Saga for 'lavish reimagining'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Casting Completed for The Forsyte Saga". pbs.org. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Bristol has won the coveted City of Film Award at the 2024 Global Production Awards, presented on 20 May during the Cannes Film Festival". ukscreenalliance. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  6. ^ King-Soyza, Shania (2 July 2024). "ITV period drama remake filmed in Bristol - in pictures". Bristol Post. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  7. ^ Glascow, Zoe (25 June 2024). "Filming spotted in Bristol for ITV period drama remake". Bristol Post. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  8. ^ Lewis, George (30 April 2024). "Doctor Who's Millie Gibson cast in new period drama from Poldark team". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 April 2024.