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The latest adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, starring Sam Claflin as beleaguered French sailor Edmond Dantès, first aired in 2024, before finally making its way to British shores on 2nd August.
Sam Claflin on starring in an eight-part adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic tale of revenge and why he didn't listen to the director!
Alexandre Dumas’s revenge classic comes alive in all its glory, complete with the island fortresses and French palaces.
The other day, a director started talking to Sam Claflin about the unexpected shape of his career. “He said to me, ‘What ...
Many of the best period dramas are based on classic novels and The Count of Monte Cristo is no different. The eight-part ...
Alexandre Dumas’ novel has been filmed an immeasurable number of times (there was a new French version only last year) and televised even more frequently (a Mexican incarnation materialised in 2023).
Oscar winner Jeremy Irons has joined the cast of Palme d’Or-winning director Bille August’s prestige limited series “The Count of Monte Cristo,” which also stars Sam Claflin.
Bille August -directed TV series “ The Count of Monte Cristo,” featuring an international cast led by Sam Claflin (“Peaky Blinders”) is reaping stellar ratings in Italy, scoring on average ...
The Count of Monte Cristo is an epic adventure novel by French author Alexandre Dumas and was serialised from 1844 to 1846 and then published as a book in 1846. It follows Edmond, a young sailor who ...
Sam Claflin made his first public appearance since reports emerged he has split from his girlfriend of two years, Cassia Amato. The actor, 38, joined The Count Of Monte Cristo cast at the ...
Sam Claflin takes on the iconic role of Edmond Dantès in a new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo, coming to U&Drama and streaming service U in the UK.