![]() Ibrahim Koma (PASSEPARTOUT), David Tennant (PHILEAS FOGG) and Leonie Benesch (ABIGAIL “FIX” FORTESCUE). Now, this is not a supernatural fantasy series, but the adventure aspect – told with a lot of emotion and heart – matches the style and tone of historical Doctor Who episodes.Īnd with David Tennant starring, it’s tough to go wrong here. And instead of a TARDIS, there is a hot air balloon (at least in the beginning). It’s all a bit like Doctor Who you know, if Fogg were an amnesiac version of the Doctor, unaware that he’s actually an alien timelord with extraordinary abilities. The trio faces crazy adventures traveling to places like Italy, Paris, and Hong Kong. Her father also owns the newspaper and isn’t thrilled with her ambitions or decision to travel. On his adventure, his new valet (a bit of an irrepressible rascal and mystery), Jean Passepartout (Ibrahim Koma), and Abigail “Fix” Fortescue, an ambitious young journalist who wrote the newspaper article that first inspired Fogg, join him. RELATED: The Top 50 Best New Period Dramas of 2021 Bellamy if he loses the seemingly impossible wager. Fogg will have to pay 20,000 pounds to the dastardly and villainous Mr. Unfortunately, no one takes him seriously, leading to an insane bet at a gentlemen’s reform club. So, when he reads an article about traveling around the globe in 80 days, he finally feels inspired to do something about his dull existence! He’s a bit of a timid traveler, tired of his everyday daily routines where nothing happens. In the classic tale, David Tennant stars as the courageous fictional adventurer Phileas Fogg attempting to circumnavigate the world in only 80 days. Credit: Courtesy of Anika Molnár – © Slim 80 Days / Federation Entertainment / Peu Communications / ZDF / Be-Films / RTBF Around the World in 80 Days Official Trailerĭavid Tennant (PHILEAS FOGG). The latest version is an entertaining and fresh modern take on the extraordinary story and will entertain families looking for something both fun and meaningful to watch together.īut before I jump into my review, here is everything you need to know about the new delightful series. (And in a bit of good news, the show has already been renewed for a second season!) RELATED: Tom Jones Book: PBS Masterpiece Announces A New Romantic Adaptation The eight-part series (created by Ashley Pharoah) premiered on BBC1 in December 2021 (Boxing Day), and the first episode premiered on PBS’ Masterpiece on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022. Credit: Courtesy of Federation Entertainmentĭavid Tennant ( Doctor Who, Good Omens, Jessica Jones) is back to charm viewers around the world in the latest (and unique) new version of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel, Around the World in Eighty Days. Photo: Ibrahim Koma as Jean Passepartout, David Tennant as Phileas Fogg, and Leonie Benesch as Abigail “Fix” Fortescue. Around the World in 80 Days with David Tennant.
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