Jacob Elordi, Ciarán Hinds, Odessa Young Drama ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’ Sells to BBC
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Georg Szalai
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Sweeping Australian war drama 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' chronicles one man's life, from passionate love to the horrors of a WWII POW camp, acquired by the BBC for UK audiences.
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- Acclaimed director Justin Kurzel (Macbeth) helms this 5-episode adaptation of the Booker Prize-winning novel, bringing the story to life on screen for the first time.
- Rising stars Jacob Elordi and veteran actor Ciarán Hinds portray the protagonist Dorrigo Evans at different stages of his life, delivering a powerful intergenerational performance.
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Jacob Elordi, Ciarán Hinds, Odessa Young, BBC, Sony Pictures Television, Curio Pictures, The Narrow Road to the Deep North