BBC Remakes The Day of the Triffids

[Theta Sigma]

The BBC will remake The Day of the Triffids:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/nov/27/day-of-the-triffids-bbc

"A new generation is set to be terrified by giant plants following the BBC's decision to remake The Day of the Triffids.

Adapted from the 1951 novel by John Wyndham, the modern day version for BBC1 will be penned by ER and Law & Order writer Patrick Harbinson.

Whereas the BBC's 1981 version was set in the late 20th century, the new Day of the Triffids will take place in 2011. A film version, starring Howard Keel, was released in 1962.

Updating the sci-fi tale for modern audiences, the two-part drama revolves around a hunt for alternative sources of energy after the world's fossil fuel supply runs out.

Triffids are found to be a good replacement fuel, but a reign of terror begins when the lethal plants escape following a solar storm that blinds most of the world's population.

The Day of the Triffids has been commissioned by outgoing BBC Fiction chief Jane Tranter.

Casting has yet to be confirmed."

 

[Theta Sigma]

The cast has been announced:
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Dougray Scott as Dr Bill Masen, Joely Richardson, Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave, Eddie Izzard and Jason Priestley.

The script is by Patrick Harbinson (ER, Law & Order).

Julie Gardner as Head of Drama, BBC Wales had this to say:
"The incredible cast lined-up for The Day Of The Triffids is testament to the quality of Patrick Harbinson's script. We hope audiences, both old and new, will be captivated by this modern take of John Wyndham's classic best-selling novel."

 

[Cylon]

This is good i enjoyed the book but the film was very disapointing due to the unfaithfullness to the original and it aparently being made before special effects.