Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Kit Harington to Star in 'A Tale of Two Cities' Adaptation
A new TV show is being made based on the classic novel 'A Tale of Two Cities'.
It will star Kit Harington and others, and will be on MGM+ and the BBC.
The story is about a young woman named Lucie whose father may still be alive.
She gets help from a lawyer, played by Harington.
The story takes place during the French Revolution, when there was a lot of fighting between France and Britain.
The show is being made by a team that has worked on other popular shows.
MGM+ and BBC are airing a new adaptation of 'A Tale of Two Cities'.
Kit Harington, François Civil and Mirren Mack are cast in the lead roles.
Daniel West is the creator, and Hong Khao is set to direct the four-part series.
The story is set in London during the French Revolution, and revolves around Lucie Manette.
The show is produced by Federation Stories alongside Thriker Films and will air next year.
- Who
- Kit Harington, François Civil, Mirren Mack, Daniel West, Hong Khao
- What
- An adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities'.
- When
- Set to air next year
- Where
- London, Paris
- Why
- To bring the story to a contemporary audience.
- Title
- A Tale of Two Cities
- Starring
- Kit Harington, François Civil, Mirren Mack
- Creator
- Daniel West
- Director
- Hong Khao
- Network
- MGM+ & BBC
- Based on
- Charles Dickens novel
- Air Date
- Next year