Another reimagining of the classic legend of King Arthur, titled ‘The Pendragon Cycle’ is reportedly under production with Jeremy Boreing and Ryan Whitaker taking up the direction for this upcoming fantasy series. If you are still wondering what exactly are the Arthurian legends then let us help you out because if classics of English literature ever had any origin, it comes from these. There was a time in Medieval Britain that was obsessed with chivalry and the now familiar concept of “knights in shining armor” and King Arthur pretty much initiated that trope. Residing in Camelot, King Arthur was the bravest of men who embarked upon several adventures with his Knights of the Round Table, killing monsters, enemies and any threat to his kingdom. Thomas Malory’s ‘Le Morte d’Arthur’ was the text that served as the basic source for all the modern day adaptations of the Arthurian legends.
However, this upcoming series is slightly different as it will be set in the era before the Medieval Britain when the Roman ruled Britain was still prominent and pagan tribes warred with Saxon and Pict invaders. Wanting to actualize the dream of a unified Britain, Merlin, the son of an Atlantean princess and the bard, Taliesen, begins his search for a king who can unite the lands whist warding off ancient evils and enduring the rise
of Christianity.
Tom Sharp to Join the Cast
With the filming having supposedly begun in September, this year in Hungary and Italy, there are a lot of rumors surrounding the cast for the series. As per our sources, actors, Tom Sharp, Brett Cooper, Rose Reid, James Arden, Myles Clohessy, Finney Cassidy and Alex Laurence Phillips among others will be joining the cast for the upcoming fantasy. Tom Sharp is an emerging actor who will most likely take on the lead role in the series. Brett Cooper is a popular actress/ commentator who is popular for her film, ‘Parental Guidance’ and more. Rose Reid is an established actress and a writer who has starred in ‘Finding You’ and ‘A Welcome Home Christmas’. James Arden is known for ‘Give and Take, and Take’ and ‘Afterwards’. Myles Clohessy (son of Robert Clohessy) and Finney Cassidy are other popular actors whose films include ‘The Redeemer’ and ‘Evermoor’. Alex Laurence Phillips is another emerging actor who will be joined by other cast members.
Stephen R. Lawhead will be joining the crew as the writer for the film. He is a renowned author and the brains behind ‘The Pendragon Cycle’, the novel series that the TV series is adapted from. ‘The Pendragon Cycle’, whose first book was ‘Taliesin’ was an instant hit. The first season of the upcoming series will potentially focus on the events of Book 1 in the series and will most likely be taken up under DailyWire+. So, for all the fantasy lovers out there, ‘The Pendragon Cycle’ is sure to entertain you throughout!
