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BBC, Moonage Pictures, Nicolas Winding Refn and The Mediapro Studio have begun filming a second season of The Famous Five<\/em>.<\/p>\n

In the new 2×90-minute season, Julian is under strict instructions to be responsible and keep his siblings safe, George commits to seeking out the biggest adventures he can against Julian\u2019s advice, Dick tries to be brave as the threat of war gets closer, Anne\u2019s self-assurance grows, and Timmy becomes worried about the dwindling availability of sausages.<\/p>\n

The Famous Five<\/em> is based on Enid Blyton\u2019s stories of the same name. It is created for television and executive produced by Winding Refn (byNWR) and Matthew Read (Moonage Pictures). The series is co-produced with The Mediapro Studio, which holds the distribution rights for the series in Spain, Portugal and Latin America.<\/p>\n

Returning for the second season are Diaana Babnicova, Elliott Rose, Kit Rakusen, Flora Jacoby Richardson, Jack Gleeson, James Lance, Ann Akinjirin and the Bearded Collie Cross Kip.<\/p>\n

New cast members joining the second season are Maria Pedraza (Money Heist<\/em>, Elite<\/em>), Amir Wilson (His Dark Materials<\/em>), James Wilby (Poldark<\/em>), Rita Tushingham (A Taste of Honey<\/em>), Jemima Rooper (Geek Girl<\/em>), Jonathan Aris (Sherlock<\/em>) and Jamie Andrew Cutler (The Hurricane Heist<\/em>). Rooper starred as George in the 1990s Famous Five<\/em> TV series.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted to be back playing Uncle Quentin in The Famous Five<\/em>,\u201d Lance said. \u201cThis series is a gem. It is a privilege to be working with our wonderful cast with the sweetest co-star, dear Kip who plays Timmy the dog, as we follow him on these magical adventures.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to the hugely positive audience response and international success of the first three films, Moonage Pictures is delighted to be going on further adventures with The Famous Five<\/em>,\u201d Read commented. \u201cIt\u2019s been a real joy bringing these new stories to life with my good friend Nicolas Winding Refn and our wonderful cast and crew. We are so happy that Guy Andrews and Tom Bidwell have come on board to write these two new stories, encapsulating the thrill and excitement of the beloved books for a modern audience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Winding Refn added, \u201cThe excitement I feel for the return of The Famous Five<\/em> fills my inner child with pure content. It is an adventure to manifest the youthful fantasies of my imagination and watch these characters, essentially my lifelong friends, continue to blossom and evolve. This second season is sure to inspire and elicit unadulterated elation!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe glorious first series of The Famous Five<\/em> brought families together to enjoy these timeless British stories, which are so loved around the world,\u201d said Patricia Hidalgo, director of BBC Children\u2019s and Education. \u201cHomegrown stories that resonate across generations and across frontiers are a key part of our strategy, and it\u2019s such a joy to see the return of the young adventurers as they take on daring new mysteries.\u201d<\/p>\n

Laura Fern\u00e1ndez Espeso, CEO of The Mediapro Studio, commented, \u201cWe are thrilled by the success of the first season and excited to embark on this new journey with such a talented team for the upcoming season. The Famous Five<\/em> is a cornerstone for The Mediapro Studio, delivering a top-tier adaptation of a beloved youth literature classic that resonates deeply with today\u2019s audiences. This collaboration has not only solidified our partnership with the esteemed BBC Studios but also strengthened our commitment to producing high-quality English-language content.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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