The Artful Dodger (2023 TV series)
The Artful Dodger is a 2023 television series produced by Beach Road Pictures and Curio Pictures for streaming service Disney+ Star. A spin-off featuring characters from the Charles Dickens classic book Oliver Twist (1838). It features Thomas Brodie-Sangster as the eponymous Artful Dodger and David Thewlis as Fagin. The eight-part series is created by James McNamara, David Maher and David Taylor. It is directed and produced by Jeffrey Walker. Also directing are Corrie Chen and Gracie Otto. Synopsis In Australia in the 1850's, Jack Dawkins works as a seemingly respectable surgeon. However, when an old acquaintance resurfaces, his penchant for a life of crime from his time as a London-based pickpocket called Artful Dodger, also returns. Cast Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Artful Dodger David Thewlis as Fagin Maia Mitchell as Lady Belle Fox Damon Herriman Miranda Tapsell Huw Higginson Susie Porter Damien Garvey Andrea Demetriade Jessica De Gouw Kym Gyngell Luke Carroll Tim Minchin Lucy-Rose Leonard Jude Hyland Nicholas Burton Finn Treacy Albert Latailakepa Episodes Production The project was announced in 2022. The eight-part series is a co-production between Sony Pictures Television's Curio Pictures and Beach Road Pictures. Jo Porter represents Curio Pictures as executive producer, while David Maher and David Taylor executive produce for Beach Road Pictures. It is created by James McNamara, David Maher and David Taylor. Writers on the series include McNamara, Andrew Knight, Vivienne Walshe and Dan Knight, with Miranda Tapsell a story consultant. It is produced by Jeffrey Walker who is also a director, alongside Corrie Chen and Gracie Otto. Casting In November 2022, the lead cast was confirmed as including David Thewlis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Maia Mitchell. Filming Filming took place in Sydney, New South Wales. Broadcast The series is set to air in Australia on streaming service Disney+ Star on 29 November 2023. References External links 2023 Australian television series debuts Upcoming comedy television series Star (Disney+) original programming English-language television shows Television series by Sony Pictures Television Television series set in the 19th century Television shows based on Oliver Twist Television shows filmed in Australia