Tom Jones image reveals Solly McLeod and Sophie Wilde in PBS adaptation
The story of Tom Jones, a foundling, Henri fielding‘s classic novel, is reimagined as a four part television miniseries by MASTERPIECE, ITV and Mammoth Screen (Victoria, Poldark), and now we have our first look at the tracks for the upcoming adaptation. Solly McLeod (The climb) will play Tom, the hero of the story, alongside Sophie wilde (You do not know me) as the heroine Sophia Western.
“Tom jones is the mother of all romantic comedies and isn’t that what we all need after the last two years of misery? It’s a story where the sun barely stops shining, where love conquers all, and in its warm heart stands a pair of young lovers that anyone can root, “said the writer and producer. executive. Gwyneth Hughes. “Henry Fielding’s 18th century novel is sexy and fun; it’s also a dramatic roller coaster, addressing so many modern concerns about consent, sexual equality and the pursuit of happiness. Tom and Sophia overcome enormous obstacles before finding their way home and towards each other. It’s a classic adaptation with a wise soul and a big smile on its face. ”
Director Georgia Parris also commented:
“This manufacture of Tom jones is an escapist getaway in the sights, sounds and textures of 18th century England. It is an intimate story that shows how love and desire drive us and confuse us all, women and men. I can’t wait to start telling this classic story, one of the very first English novels, and making it resonate with modern audiences.
Hugues (Vanity Show) wrote the series with Parris directing and Benjamin greenacre produce. The executive producers are James gandhi, Hugues, Damien Timmer, and Helen Ziegler for mammoth screen, Susanne Simpson and Rebecca Eaton for masterpiece, and Polly Hill for ITV.
In addition to McLeod and Wilde, Tom Jones plays Hannah waddingham (Ted lasso), Pearl Mackie (Doctor Who), James Fleet (Bridgerton), Alun Armstrong (Breeders), Shirley henderson (Happy valley), Tamzin Merchant (Carnival row), Julien Rhind-Tutt (Britannia) and Susannah Fielding (Life).
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