The Artful Dodger (2023 TV series)

The Artful Dodger is a 2023 television series produced by Beach Road Pictures and Curio Pictures for streaming service Disney+ Star. A spin-off featuring characters from the Charles Dickens classic book Oliver Twist (1838). It features Thomas Brodie-Sangster as the eponymous Artful Dodger and David Thewlis as Fagin. The eight-part series is created by James McNamara, David Maher and David Taylor. It is directed and produced by Jeffrey Walker. Also directing are Corrie Chen and Gracie Otto.

The Artful Dodger
Created byJames McNamara
David Maher
David Taylor
Written byJames McNamara
Andrew Knight
Vivienne Walshe
Dan Knight
Directed byJeffrey Walker
Corrie Chen
Gracie Otto
Starring
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producersJames McNamara
David Maher
David Taylor
Jo Porter
ProducersJeffrey Walker
Ross Allsop
Production companies
Release
Original networkDisney+ Star

Synopsis

In Australia in the 1850's, Jack Dawkins works as a seemingly respectable surgeon. However, when an old acquaintance resurfaces, his penchant for a life of crime from his time as a London-based pickpocket called Artful Dodger, also returns.[1]

Cast

Production

The project was announced in 2022.[2][3] The eight-part series is a co-production between Sony Pictures Television's Curio Pictures and Beach Road Pictures. Jo Porter represents Curio Pictures as executive producer, while David Maher and David Taylor executive produce for Beach Road Pictures. [4]

It is created by James McNamara, David Maher and David Taylor. Writers on the series include McNamara, Andrew Knight, Vivienne Walshe and Dan Knight, with Miranda Tapsell a story consultant. It is produced by Jeffrey Walker who is also a director, alongside Corrie Chen and Gracie Otto.[5]

Casting

In November 2022, the lead cast was confirmed as including David Thewlis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Maia Mitchell.[6]

Filming

Filming took place in Sydney, New South Wales.[7]

Broadcast

The series is set to air in Australia on streaming service Disney+ Star on 29 November 2023.[8][9]

References
  1. Mitchell, Harriet (27 August 2023). "First look at Game of Thrones star as The Artful Dodger in new Dickens adaptation". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. Kelly, Vivienne (17 May 2022). "Disney Plus Reveals Nine New Local Originals for Australia". Variety. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  3. "THOMAS BRODIE-SANGSTER, DAVID THEWLIS AND MAIA MITCHELL TO STAR IN DISNEY+ AUSTRALIAN ORIGINAL SERIES "THE ARTFUL DODGER"". Disney.co.uk. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  4. Shackleton, Liz (24 August 2023). "'The Artful Dodger': Disney Unveils First Look Images, November 29 Launch Date For Australian Series Starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  5. "The Artful Dodger' Is Ready to Fight in First Images From Disney+ 'Oliver Twist' Sequel Series". Collider. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  6. Frater, Patrick (29 November 2023). "David Thewlis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Maia Mitchell Head Cast of Disney Series 'The Artful Dodger,' Australian Twist on Charles Dickens Story". Variety. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  7. Brandle, Lars (24 August 2023). "Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Tim Minchin Star In Disney's Australian Production of 'The Artful Dodger': First Look". Variety. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  8. Cremona, Patrick (24 August 2023). "Artful Dodger gives first look at Thomas Brodie-Sangster in new series". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  9. Knox, David (24 August 2023). "Airdate: The Artful Dodger". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
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