{"id":51964,"date":"2025-08-08T05:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T05:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/51964\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T05:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T05:00:10","slug":"downton-abbey-star-joins-millie-gibson-in-brand-new-first-look-at-the-forsytes-revamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/51964\/","title":{"rendered":"Downton Abbey star joins Millie Gibson in brand new first look at The Forsytes revamp"},"content":{"rendered":"

Also featured and rounding out the central cast are Stephen Moyer (True Blood) as Jolyon Forsyte Sr and Jack Davenport (The Assassin<\/a>) as James Forsyte.<\/p>\n

The synopsis for the series, which is set to debut on 5 later this autumn, says: “Desire, ambition and betrayal are at the heart of this sumptuous costume drama that follows the romances, family bonds and ambitions of the Forsytes, a prominent upper-class family in late 1800s London.<\/p>\n

\"Danny<\/p>\n

Danny Griffin as Jolyon Forsyte Jr and Tuppence Middleton as Frances Forsyte in The Forsytes.\u00a05<\/p>\n

“The series is inspired by the novels known as the The Forsyte Saga, which were previously adapted with the same title. This new reimagining portrays events that take place before those covered in Galsworthy’s classic books and brings romance to the forefront.”<\/p>\n

\"Eleanor<\/p>\n

Eleanor Tomlinson as Louisa Byrne in The Forsytes.\u00a05<\/p>\n

When the series was first confirmed by 5, Paul Testar, commissioning editor of drama at the channel, said: “We are excited to give The Forsytes its UK home on 5. This lavish new adaptation is a great addition to our rich portfolio of period dramas.<\/p>\n

“With a stellar cast, stunning production, and rich ensemble of characters, it has all the components our audience loves.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Damien Timmer, chief creative officer at production company Mammoth Screen, added: “It\u2019s been a joy working with Debbie Horsfield and our magnificent cast on series 1 of The Forsytes for Masterpiece on PBS.<\/p>\n

\"Stephen<\/p>\n

Stephen Moyer as Jolyon Forsyte Sr and Jack Davenport as James Forsyte in The Forsytes.\u00a05<\/p>\n

“We’re thrilled UK viewers are going to be able to watch it on 5, which has become such a destination for drama audiences. Let the saga commence!”<\/p>\n

The Forsyte Saga was previously adapted as a 10-episode series for ITV<\/a>, which starred Damian Lewis and and Gina McKee.<\/p>\n

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The Forsytes is coming soon to 5.<\/p>\n

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