Still trying to catch up on all the Comic-Con stuff, and this is the latest tidbit I've found. This is a 9-minute preview of the upcoming 6-episode miniseries remake of Patrick McGoohan's The Prisoner. I remember hearing about the remake, starring Jim Cavaziel, and my first thought was, "Jim Cavaziel?! Christ..." (hehe...) But then I watched the preview, and my faith is restored. They're taking the basic premise of The Prisoner -- Number 6 is trapped in The Village against his will, and doesn't know how he got there, and constantly tries to escape -- and have handed it to a completely different show about a man who barely remembers his life before this, surrounded by people who have been similarly brainwashed. Check it out... it may be a little spoilery (9 minutes for a 6-hour series is a bit much... I watched the first 6 minutes and it was enough for me) but I'm actually really excited for this show now. It's got Jesus, Galdalf, AND Rover. (Yay, Rover!!!)
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This looks awesome Nikki and to have Magneto in it too is a bonus!
I have been hearing about The Prisoner for years, and have been told I would love it. I actually started watching the series online today, and I'm loving it so far.
Sweet! This looks great! You're right though, bit of an excessive trailer for such a short series.
Questions are a burden to others. Answers are a prison for oneself.
Sounds like something Ben Linus might say.
I'm a big fan original and was dreading this new version but I've got to say it looks very promising. Stylistically, I'm glad they've gone in a completely different direction to the original, though I'm sure they'll be a few nods to the old series -I assume the old bloke at the start is supposed to be Patrick McGoohan.
I've seen a quote from Ian McKellan saying these are some of the best scripts he's ever read (don't they always) so fingers crossed they can deliver.
I love all the little nods to the original series (like the map scene). I hope they have it available online as well, since I don't get AMC. Grrrr.....
And to think I wouldn't have a clue about any of this if it weren't for Nikki! Thanks for turning me into a TV addict :P
This had better be good. McGoohan deserves nothing less than the best, and casting J.H. Christ in his role does not fill me with overwhelming confidence.
McKellan is always a good bet, though.
This looks super cool, can't wait to see it!
By the way, Nikki, been following your blog for a long time. Great stuff!
oh my god. oh my god!! I lived two years in Namibia, and I used to make holiday in the exact houses!! They filmed th whole thin there in Namibia in the town called Swakopmund! Nikki! When I read a while ago about your trip to England I had no Idea what the Series was about. (Here in Germany it was'nt so succesful) I bought the DVD and watched it and I loooved it. Seeing that they use Swakopmund for location makes me jump up and down in my sofa!
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what channel will this be on in Canada?
For anyone interested, the original series makes its appearance in Blu-Ray:
http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Prisoner-The-Complete-Series/12480
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