The Count of Monte Cristo is an upcoming English-language television television miniseries directed by Bille August and starring Sam Claflin. It is an adaptation of the Alexander Dumas novel of the same name.
Premise
The production will reportedly have a "contemporary feel" whilst remaining "faithful to the legacy" of the original work.
Cast
Sam Claflin as Edmond Dantès
Ana Girardot as Mercédès
Mikkel Boe Følsgaard as Gérard de Villefort
Blake Ritson as Danglar
Karla-Simone Spence as Haydée
Michele Riondino as Jacopo
Lino Guanciale as Vampa
Gabriella Pession as Hermine
Harry Taurasi as Fernand
Poppy Corby-Tuech as Héloïse
Nicolas Maupas
Production
Carlo Degli Esposti had been working on the series for half a decade. It is produced by Mediawan with Palomar in Italy and DEMD Productions in France, and in association with Entourage Ventures. Its commissioning broadcasters are RAI and France Televisions.
In 2023, filming took place at the Palais-Royal in Paris. Other filming locations include Turin, Milan, and Malta.
Broadcast
The series is expected to air in 2024.