The Forsytes

The Forsytes
Based on	The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy
Screenplay by	Debbie Horsfield
Directed by	Meenu Gaur Annetta Laufer
Starring	Millie Gibson Joshua Orpin Francesca Annis Jack Davenport Tom Durant Pritchard Tuppence Middleton Stephen Moyer Eleanor Tomlinson Jamie Flatters
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	6
Production
Executive producers	Debbie Horsfield Sheena Bucktowonsing Meenu Gaur Damien Timmer Susanne Simpson
Production company	Mammoth Screen
Original release
Network	PBS Masterpiece (United States) Channel 5 (United Kingdom)

The Forsytes is an upcoming six-part television series adaptation of the novels by John Galsworthy.

Cast

• Millie Gibson as Irene
• Joshua Orpin as Soames
• Francesca Annis as Anne
• Jack Davenport as James
• Tom Durant Pritchard as Monty
• Tuppence Middleton as Frances
• Stephen Moyer as Jolyon senior
• Eleanor Tomlinson as Louisa
• Danny Griffin as Jo
• Susan Hampshire as Lady Carteret
• Josette Simon as Mrs Ellen Parker Barrington
• Jamie Flatters as Philip Bosinney
• Fiona Button as Mrs. Clarissa Heron
• Tristan Sturrock as Professor Heron
• Justine Moore as June Forsyte
• Danny Griffin as Jolyon Forsyte
• Eleanor Jackson as Winifred Forsyte
• Naomi Frederick as Emily Forsyte
• Sharon Rose as Alicia Cole
• Owen Igiehon as Isaac

Production

The six-part adaptation is written by Debbie Horsfield with Meenu Gaur and Annetta Laufer both directing episodes. Sheena Bucktowonsing and Debbie Horsfield, Gaur, Damien Timmer and Susanne Simpson are executive producers. ^[1]

An ensemble cast includes Eleanor Tomlinson, Jack Davenport, Millie Gibson, Stephen Moyer, Joshua Orpin, Tuppence Middleton, Francesca Annis, Jamie Flatters and Susan Hampshire. ^[2] Hampshire, who starred as Fleur Forsyte in the original 1960s series, will play dowager Lady Carteret. ^[3] More casting, including Fiona Button and Naomi Frederick were announced in June 2024. ^[4]

Filming started in Bristol in May 2024, ^[5] with filming locations including Christmas Steps, Bristol. ^{[6] [7]} Filming was also scheduled to take place in Wales and Italy. ^[8]

Broadcast

It will broadcast in the United Kingdom on Channel 5. ^[9]

References

1. Mensah, Katelyn. "Doctor Who's Millie Gibson joins Poldark, Downton Abbey stars in new Forsyte Saga". Radio Times. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
2. Kanter, Jake (30 April 2024). "PBS Masterpiece Sets Third TV Adaptation Of 'The Forsyte Saga'; Cast Includes BAFTA-Winner Francesca Annis & 'Doctor Who' Star Millie Gibson". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
3. Singh, Anita (30 April 2024). "Susan Hampshire to return to The Forsyte Saga for 'lavish reimagining'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
4. "Casting Completed for The Forsyte Saga". pbs.org. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
5. "Bristol has won the coveted City of Film Award at the 2024 Global Production Awards, presented on 20 May during the Cannes Film Festival". ukscreenalliance. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
6. King-Soyza, Shania (2 July 2024). "ITV period drama remake filmed in Bristol - in pictures". Bristol Post. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
7. Glascow, Zoe (25 June 2024). "Filming spotted in Bristol for ITV period drama remake". Bristol Post. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
8. Lewis, George (30 April 2024). "Doctor Who's Millie Gibson cast in new period drama from Poldark team". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
9. Goldbart, Max (12 March 2025). "Channel 5 Boards PBS Masterpiece Period Drama 'The Forsytes'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 March 2025.