BBC America presents the first images of the new fantasy series "The Watch" based on the Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett. See what the heroes of Ankh-Morpork look like!
The first season of the fantasy series The Watch will consist of 8 episodes . BBC America will feature characters from Terry Pratchett’s comedy novels . We’ll see famous characters from Ankh-Morpork and other parts of the Discworld . The cast will include, among others:
- Sam Adewunmi as Carcer Dun ,
- Scarf Corlett as Angua ,
- Richard Dormer (known from Games of Thrones ) as Captain Sam Vimes ,
- Jo Eaton-Kent as Miracle Booty ,
- Adam Hugill as Captain Carrot Żelaznywładson ,
- Lara Rossi as Lady Sybil Ramkin ,
- Anna Chancellor as Lord Vetinari ,
- James Fleet as court of the Unseen University ,
- Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Sergeant John Keel ,
- Ruth Madeley as Throat I Cut Dibbler ,
- Bianca Simone Mannie jako Lupin Wonse,
- Ingrid Oliver jako Doktor Cruces.
The directors are Brian Kelly ( Outlander ), Emma Sullivan ( Doctor Who ) and Craig Viveiros with Simon Allen as the lead writer .
Recordings for the show began in Cape Town, southern Africa, in September.
The premiere of The Watch will take place later this year!