The Count of Monte Cristo: The Castle
9:50 pm - 11:00 pm, Saturday, June 20 on U&Drama +1 (60)
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The Castle
Season 1, Episode 2
After a decade in prison, Edmond befriends Abbé Faria, an elderly priest who reveals to him the location of fabled treasure hidden on the island. Upon Faria's death, Edmond seizes the opportunity to escape, armed with knowledge of the Monte Cristo treasure's whereabouts
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Historical/Period Drama
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Cast & Crew
Sam Claflin
(Actor)
.. Edmond Dantès
Jeremy Irons
(Actor)
.. Abbé Faria
Ana Girardot
(Actor)
.. Mercédès
Blake Ritson
(Actor)
.. Danglars
Harry Taurasi
(Actor)
.. Fernand
Jason Barnett
(Actor)
.. Caderousse
Nicholas Farrell
(Actor)
.. Morrel
John Ioannou
(Actor)
.. Noirtier de Villefort
Martina Laird
(Actor)
.. Sabrine
Matthew Wilson
(Actor)
.. Lucien Debray
Simone Zambelli
(Actor)
.. Ettore
Ben Moor
(Actor)
.. Beauchamp
Luke Carroll
(Actor)
.. Governor
Louise Gold
(Actor)
.. Marquise de Saint-Méran
Kate Woodman
(Actor)
.. Louise d'Armally
Nicholas Gauci
(Actor)
.. Pierre
Joe Azzopardi
(Actor)
.. Louis
Lynette Creane
(Actor)
.. Marie
Roger Sloman
(Actor)
.. Louis Dantès
Paul Portelli
(Actor)
.. Prison inspector
Greg Latter
(Writer)
Sandro Petraglia
(Writer)
Bille August
(Director)
More Information
Did You Know..
Sam Claflin
(Actor)
.. Edmond Dantès
Born:
June 27, 1986
in
Ipswich, Suffolk
Best Known For:
Playing Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games film series.
Early-life:
Samuel George Claflin was born in Ipswich, Suffolk on June 27, 1986 and he was raised in Norwich. Throughout his childhood, he was a keen footballer until he suffered a broken ankle, which he thought would prevent a career as a professional. His parents and one of his teachers, who was impressed with his performance in a school play at Costessey High School, encouraged him to pursue acting instead. Sam then took Performing Arts at Norwich City College before going on to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Career:
Claflin's debut screen performances came in 2010, when he appeared in TV series The Pillars of the Earth and Any Human Heart. His first film appearance was as Duncan Edwards in United (2011) and his breakthrough role was as Philip Swift in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011). The role he is best known for is that of Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games sequels The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015). His other film credits include Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), its sequel The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) and Me Before You (2016).
Quote:
'I have to prove myself in a lot of ways - as an actor, as a person, as someone who can handle pressure.'
Trivia:
His first child was born in 2015.
Jeremy Irons
(Actor)
.. Abbé Faria
Born:
September 19, 1948
in
Cowes, Isle of Wight
Best Known For:
Brideshead Revisited.
Early-life:
Born Jeremy John Irons in Cowes on the Isle of Wight on September 19, 1948. He has two older siblings. The young Jeremy was a natural performer, playing drums and the harmonica in a band at Sherborne School in Dorset. Determined to become a professional actor, he trained at the Bristol Old Vic and joined its repertory company. During his time there he portrayed an eclectic mix of roles and gained valuable experience, leading to his acclaimed West End debut in the hit musical Godspell in 1971.
Career:
Irons made his TV debut in 1971 in the series The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes and landed several other roles throughout the decade, including in the children's series Play Away. But it was in the 1980s he became widely recognised, thanks to the movie The French Lieutenant's Woman and TV tour de force Brideshead Revisited. These made him a sought after leading man and he went on to appear in productions such as Dead Ringers, Damage, Lolita, Die Hard with a Vengeance and Reversal of Fortune, for which he won an Oscar. He also lent his voice to The Lion King and has trodden the boards on Broadway, starred with his son Samuel in Danny the Champion of the World, and had a major role in The Borgias.
Quote:
'I'm never satisfied. I think were I ever satisfied with my work, I'd be in trouble.'
Trivia:
Irons owns Kilcoe Castle in Co Cork, Ireland. He claims to hate cooking, but is a good horseman and enjoys skiing.
(Actor)
.. Gerard de Villefort
Ana Girardot
(Actor)
.. Mercédès
Blake Ritson
(Actor)
.. Danglars
Harry Taurasi
(Actor)
.. Fernand
Jason Barnett
(Actor)
.. Caderousse
Nicholas Farrell
(Actor)
.. Morrel
John Ioannou
(Actor)
.. Noirtier de Villefort
Martina Laird
(Actor)
.. Sabrine
Matthew Wilson
(Actor)
.. Lucien Debray
Simone Zambelli
(Actor)
.. Ettore
Ben Moor
(Actor)
.. Beauchamp
Luke Carroll
(Actor)
.. Governor
Louise Gold
(Actor)
.. Marquise de Saint-Méran
Kate Woodman
(Actor)
.. Louise d'Armally
Nicholas Gauci
(Actor)
.. Pierre
Joe Azzopardi
(Actor)
.. Louis
Lynette Creane
(Actor)
.. Marie
Roger Sloman
(Actor)
.. Louis Dantès
Paul Portelli
(Actor)
.. Prison inspector
Greg Latter
(Writer)
Sandro Petraglia
(Writer)
Bille August
(Director)
