First look at Nicolas Winding Refn's Famous Five includes a returning Jack Gleeson

Famous Five
(Image credit: BBC)

While it feels like we only just heard about its existence, the BBC has released the first look at Nicolas Winding Refn's Famous Five adaptation. In a new casting announcement, it was confirmed who will be playing the iconic roles and we have some images from the show too. Lucky us, right? 

The five features Diaana Babnicova as George, Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, and Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne. Of course, Timmy the dog completes the cast as the gang's faithful furry friend.

Probably one of the biggest casting surprises is Jack Gleeson playing Wentworth. The actor is best known for playing Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones but had previously stepped back from acting. He's appeared in a few projects in the interim, but this will be his biggest role since 2014. 

Jack Gleeson in Famous Five

(Image credit: BBC)

Other new cast joining the show include Moon Knight's Ann Akinjirin as Fanny, Ted Lasso's James Lance as Quentin, and Father Brown's Diana Quick as Mrs Wentworth.

We can't see too much in the first-look images for the show, but they do seem to imply a more sinister tone is lurking behind this adaptation. Indeed, we'd expect nothing less from Refn's version of this world. Although, as of yet, no neon or extreme violence in sight, which is a change of pace for the Drive director.

Filming is underway but no release date has been announced yet. Check out our guide to other new TV shows as well as our selection of the best TV shows of all time.

Fay Watson
Deputy Entertainment Editor

I’m the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at 12DOVE, covering TV and film for the Total Film and SFX sections online. I previously worked as a Senior Showbiz Reporter and SEO TV reporter at Express Online for three years. I've also written for The Resident magazines and Amateur Photographer, before specializing in entertainment.

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