The Narrow Road to the Deep North (miniseries)
| The Narrow Road to the Deep North | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan |
| Directed by | Justin Kurzel |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Alexandra Taussig |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
The Narrow Road to the Deep North is an upcoming Australian drama miniseries. It is based upon the novel of the same name by Richard Flanagan.
Cast and characters[edit]
- Jacob Elordi as Dorrigo Evans
- Odessa Young as Amy Mulvaney
- Ciarán Hinds as Older Dorrigo Evans
- Olivia DeJonge as Ella
- Heather Mitchell as Older Ella
- Thomas Weatherall as Frank Gardiner
- Show Kasamatsu as Major Nakamura
- Charles An as The Goanna
- Simon Baker as Keith
- Masa Yamaguchi as Lieutenant Fukuhara
- George Simitzis as Australian Soldier
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
In March 2018, Fremantle acquired rights to Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan, to adapt into a television series.[1] In November 2019, it was announced Justin Kurzel would direct the series, with Shaun Grant serving as writer.[2] Fremantle later exited the project with Curio Pictures serving as producer instead.[3]
Casting[edit]
In November 2022, Jacob Elordi joined the cast of the series.[4] In November 2023, Odessa Young, Ciarán Hinds, Olivia DeJonge, Heather Mitchell, Thomas Weatherall, Show Kasamatsu, Charles An and Simon Baker joined the cast.[5]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography began in November 2023.[6]
Release[edit]
Amazon Prime Video will distribute the series in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, with Sony Pictures Television set to distribute internationally.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Groves, Don (March 13, 2018). "FremantleMedia Australia acquires Richard Flanagan's WW2 novel". IF Magazine. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 26, 2019). "Justin Kurzel & Shaun Grant Board Fremantle Series Adaptation Of Booker Prize Winner 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Knolle, Sharon (November 2, 2022). "'Euphoria' Star Jacob Elordi to Lead 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' for Sony Pictures Television". The Wrap. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (November 2, 2022). "'Euphoria' Star Jacob Elordi To Lead 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Adaptation, Which Moves From Fremantle To Sony Pictures Television". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (November 19, 2023). "Ciarán Hinds & Odessa Young Join Jacob Elordi In 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' As Production Begins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (November 19, 2023). "Ciaran Hinds Joins 'Euphoria' Star Jacob Elordi in Prime Video and Sony's Australian Miniseries 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'". Variety. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Keast, Jackie (November 20, 2023). "Amazon greenlights 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'". If. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
