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Kit Harington to Star in ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ Limited Series for BBC & MGM+ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

The four-part series explores a love triangle amid the 1782 war between France and Britain, featuring Kit Harington and co-stars in a BBC and MGM+ adaptation.

  • MGM+ and the BBC are collaborating on a four-part limited series adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel A Tale of Two Cities set to air in the US and UK.
  • The adaptation is based on the 1859 historical novel and unfolds in London during 1782, amid escalating conflicts between Britain and France, and centers on intense personal relationships.
  • The cast includes Kit Harington as Sydney Carton, François Civil as Charles Darnay, and Mirren Mack as Lucie Manette, with Hong Khaou directing and Daniel West writing.
  • Michael Wright, Head of MGM+, expressed excitement about presenting A Tale of Two Cities to audiences, highlighting the series’ cinematic approach tailored for today’s viewers.
  • Production is set to commence in October, with the project being a collaboration between MGM+, the BBC, and several international partners, delivering a captivating and faithful retelling of Dickens’ classic novel.
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Deadline broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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