MASTERPIECE on PBS unveiled its first look at the upcoming series,The Forsyte Saga, featuring the first imagery ofDoctor WhostarMillie Gibsonas IreneandJoshua Orpin(Titans) as Soames. The lavish, sumptuous, and romantic series follows the opulent lives of the Forsyte family in 1880s London, weaving a tale of love, loyalty, ambition, and betrayal. The series boasts a stellar ensemble cast that includesFrancesca Annis(Reckless),Stephen Moyer (True Blood),Jack Davenport(The Morning Show),Danny Griffin(Fate: The Winx Saga),Eleanor Tomlinson(One Day),Tuppence Middleton(Downton Abbey: A New Era),Owen Igiehon(Disclaimer),Tom Durant Pritchard(This is Going to Hurt),Jamie Flatters(Avatar: The Way of Water), andJosette Simon(Anatomy of A Scandal).
The Forsyte Sagais based on the renowned books byJohn Galsworthy, with this latest adaptation penned byDebbie Horsfield. The series offers a fresh take on the beloved story, with a few significant updates to captivate contemporary audiences. In this version, Irene is portrayed as a ballet dancer who finds herself entangled in a complex relationship with Soames, who is deeply infatuated with her.
Millie Gibson Can’t Wait to Take Part in ‘The Forsyte Saga’
In an interview with Collider’sSamantha Coleylast month,Gibson shared her excitement about the role. She said:
“Well, I play Irene and it’s an adaptation. It’s been done twice but the most recent one was in 2002. So it’s an adaptation again on John Galsworthy’s book calledThe Forsyte Saga. Irene’s a ballet dancer in this version and she falls in love with Soames, who is very infatuated with her — obviously, that’s why I’ve been cast as her! It’s a beautiful love story, but also a tragic one, I’d say. I mean, to be honest, it’s not likeDoctor Whowhere I’m like, hush-hush, it’s like, ‘Read the book and then you’ll find what happens.’ But yeah, I’ll say that the version is quite different, though, that we’re doing. Debbie Horsfield writes it.”
MASTERPIECE on PBS has a reputation for delivering high-quality period dramas, and this latest adaptation promises to be a standout addition to their lineup, which has previously included the likes ofDownton Abbey, Sherlock, Poldark, Victoria,Grantchester, Endeavour,Call the MidwifeandMiss Scarlet and the Duke.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates onThe Forsyte Saga, including exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes looks, and the official release date announcement.
