Following their collaborations on “Taboo” and “A Christmas Carol,” actor/producer Tom Hardy, writer/producer Steven Knight and producer Ridley Scott are all re-teaming for a new six-part limited series adaptation of Charles Dickens classic “Great Expectations”.
The coming-of-age story is one of class mobility and class intransigence and follows an orphan nicknamed Pip who suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor. Knight will write and executive produce for airing on BBC One in the UK and FX in the US.
“Great Expectations” will be produced by FX Productions in association with the BBC, Scott Free and Hardy Son & Baker with executive producers including Scott, Hardy, Dean Baker, David W Zucker and Kate Crowe.
Production is not expected to begin until next year.
Source: Deadline
