The Forsyte Saga (upcoming TV series) explained

Based On:The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy
Screenplay:Debbie Horsfield
Director:Meenu Gaur
Annetta Laufer
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Num Series:1
Num Episodes:6
Executive Producer:Debbie Horsfield
Sheena Bucktowonsing
Meenu Gaur
Damien Timmer
Susanne Simpson
Network:PBS Masterpiece

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

Cast

Production

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Doctor Who's Millie Gibson joins Poldark, Downton Abbey stars in new Forsyte Saga. Radio Times. 30 April 2024. Katelyn. Mensah.
  2. Web site: April 30, 2024 . 30 April 2024 . Jake . Kanter . PBS Masterpiece Sets Third TV Adaptation Of ‘The Forsyte Saga’; Cast Includes BAFTA-Winner Francesca Annis & ‘Doctor Who’ Star Millie Gibson . Deadline Hollywood.
  3. Web site: Anita. Singh. Susan Hampshire to return to The Forsyte Saga for ‘lavish reimagining’. The Daily Telegraph. 30 April 2024. 2 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Casting Completed for The Forsyte Saga. pbs.org. 28 June 2024. 27 June 2024.
  5. Web site: 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. 24 May 2024. 23 May 2024.
  6. Web site: ITV period drama remake filmed in Bristol - in pictures . Bristol Post. Shania. King-Soyza. 2 July 2024. 3 July 2024.
  7. Web site: Filming spotted in Bristol for ITV period drama remake. Bristol Post. Zoe. Glascow. 25 June 2024. 26 June 2024.
  8. Web site: Doctor Who's Millie Gibson cast in new period drama from Poldark team. Digital Spy. 30 April 2024. George. Lewis. 30 April 2024.