US EditionPBS Masterpiece Acquires ‘The Great Escaper’ & ‘Count of Monte Cristo’ Series
- PBS Masterpiece announced on May 21 it acquired two titles: The Great Escaper airing in fall 2025, and The Count of Monte Cristo premiering in 2026.
- The acquisitions follow production and release histories, including The Great Escaper's UK debut in October 2023 and The Count of Monte Cristo's recent Italian premiere in October 2024.
- The Great Escaper dramatizes Bernard Jordan’s 2014 escape from a care home to join Normandy veterans, starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson, while The Count of Monte Cristo is a limited series directed by Oscar-winner Bille August.
- The Count of Monte Cristo stars Sam Claflin as Edmond Dantes, a sailor falsely imprisoned in Château d’If who escapes, finds treasure, and seeks revenge in an eight-episode adaptation based on Alexandre Dumas’ novel.
- Masterpiece Head Susanne Simpson described both acquisitions as "perfect Masterpiece fare," signaling their importance for the network’s upcoming scripted seasons.
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Masterpiece Nabs ‘The Great Escaper’ With Michael Caine & Glenda Jackson, Plus ‘The Count Of Monte Cristo’ Starring Sam Claflin, Jeremy Irons
Masterpiece Nabs 'The Great Escaper' With Michael Caine & Glenda Jackson, Plus 'The Count Of Monte Cristo' Starring Sam Claflin
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