By Hulu has premiered trailer for the upcoming U.S. premiere of the coming-of-age dramedy BBC series “The Famous Five” based on Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s adventure novels.
The project famously hails from “Drive” and “Only God Forgives” filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn who directs and executive produces alongside Kirkbym and Bill Eagles.
The period drama set on the eve of war follows five daring young explorers as they encounter treacherous, action-packed adventures, remarkable mysteries, unparalleled danger and astounding secrets.
George, Julian, Dick, Anne and their dog Timmy are young and fearless. Each has their own unique personality. But when thrown together, they become unstoppable. The series is built as a summertime adventure with kids in the driver’s seat of their own treasure hunt.
Cast includes Diaana Babnicova as George, Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne, Jack Gleeson as Wentworth, Ann Akinjirin as Fanny, James Lance as Quentin, and Diana Quick as Mrs. Wentworth.
Matthew Read, Will Gould, Frith Tiplady, Tim Kirkby, Christina Bostofte Erritzøe, Kimberly Willming, and Matthew Bouch, with Sophie MacClancy producing.
All six episodes of the series are set to debut on Hulu on Friday, May 31st.
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