SS-GB (miniseries)
| SS-GB | |
|---|---|
| Genre |
Alternate history Thriller |
| Created by | Len Deighton |
| Based on |
SS-GB by Len Deighton |
| Written by | Neal Purvis and Robert Wade |
| Directed by | Philipp Kadelbach |
| Starring |
Sam Riley Kate Bosworth |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Sally Woodward Gentle Lee Morris |
| Producer(s) | Patrick Schweitzer |
| Location(s) | London |
| Cinematography | Stuart Bentley |
| Editor(s) | Paul Knight |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
BBC Films Sid Gentle Films |
| Distributor | BBC Worldwide |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
SS-GB is an upcoming UK dystopian alternate history television series produced by BBC Films and Sid Gentle Films. The series is based on the 1976 novel of the same name by British author Len Deighton. The story is an alternate history of the world in which the Axis powers won the Battle of Britain. The King is a prisoner and Winston Churchill has been shot. The story follows a police detective, Douglas Archer, who in following up a routine murder case uncovers a web of intrigue involving British atomic weapons research secrets, which the Abwehr is keen to get its hands on.
Pre-production
In November 2014 it was announced that the BBC has commissioned writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade to adapt Len Deighton’s novel SS-GB.[1]
In August, it was announced that Philipp Kadelbach was on board to direct,[2] and Sam Riley was in talks to star the lead role of Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer of Scotland Yard. Riley's casting was confirmed in late September 2015.[3]
Production
Production began in October, 2015. Filming took place in Highgate Cemetery, with actors dressed in German Army, SS and Russian military uniforms.[4] Blythe House was used as the location for Scotland Yard.
Cast
- Sam Riley as Douglas Archer[5]
- Kate Bosworth as Barbara Barga[5]
- Jason Flemyng[5]
- James Cosmo[5]
- Aneurin Barnard[5]
- Maeve Dermody[5]
- William Meredith[5]
- Carsten Hayes[5]
- James Northcote as John Spode [6]
References
- ↑ "James Bond Writers to Adapt Len Deighton Novel 'SS-GB' for BBC". Variety. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ↑ "Sam Riley In Talks To Star, Philipp Kadelbach On Board To Direct James Bond Scribes' Purvis And Wade's 'SS:GB'". Deadline.com. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ↑ "Maleficent and Control star Sam Riley to play the lead in new BBC Nazi thriller SS:GB". London Standard. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ↑ "Don't be alarmed by Nazi stormtroopers or explosions, neighbours of Highgate Cemetery are told". Radio Times. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Sam Riley and Kate Bosworth take the lead in ambitious new BBC One Drama SS-GB". BBC. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ Northcote, James. "SS-GB (TV Mini-Series 2016-)". IMDB. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
External links
- SS-GB at the Internet Movie Database