A GAME of Thrones legend is to star in the BBC’s The Famous Five as new pictures tease a first look at series two.
The Famous Five face a remarkable murder mystery in a brand-new, feature-length film, Mystery at the Prospect Hotel.
The BBC has released a first look at series two of The Famous Five[/caption]
Jack Gleeson played the sadistic Joffrey in Game of Thrones[/caption]
Now he is back in the Famous Five as the baddie Thomas Wentworth[/caption]
New pictures and a trailer have been released today, which teases fans on what to expect when this epic adventure hits screens.
The adaptation is based on Enid Blyton’s iconic stories, and is coming soon to the BBC.
Jack Gleeson better known as the sadistic Joffrey in Game of Thrones plays the evil Thomas Wentworth.
Famous Five fans will know he is also a nasty character hell bent on thwarting the five young explorers as they go on action-packed adventures and solving remarkable mysteries.
In film one of the second series, Mystery at the Prospect Hotel, it’s summer 1940 and the Five are reunited at a grand hotel on Cragstone Ridge. An old foe, Thomas Wentworth, awaits them as he needs their help.
Wentworth has seen into the future and foretells the murder of famous jazz singer Cab Vee, who is visiting the hotel.
With a host of likely suspects, each with their own motive, can the Five figure out who is trying to kill him?
Diaana Babnicova will play the role of George, Elliott Rose will play Julian, Kit Rakusen has been cast as Dick and Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne.
The final member of the five is the gang’s furry friend Timmy the dog, who will be played by Kip, a bearded-collie cross.
Maria Pedraza stars as Gabriela, Amir Wilson as Cab Vee, James Wilby as Mr Vincent, Rita Tushingham as Miss Clutterbuck, Jonathan Aris as Mr Standing, Jamie Andrew Cutler as Mr Crawford, Chloe Acland as Dilys and Jemima Rooper as Angela Clutterbuck.
Meanwhile, Ann Akinjirin and James Lance reprise their roles as Aunt Fanny and Uncle Quentin.
Mystery at the Prospect Hotel is directed by Asim Abbasi.
The Famous Five will face their nemesis[/caption]
The first series of The Famous Five is available to stream now on BBCiPlayer. Film one of the second series is coming soon and film two will air in 2025.
