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Enid Blyton’s ‘The Famous Five’ Returns for Season 2 on BBC, Nicolas Winding Refn Exec Produces – Global Bulletin


The BBC, Moonage Pictures and Nicolas Winding Refn have begun production on a second season of 'The Famous Five.'

The new season comprises two episodes: “Mystery at the Prospect Hotel,” directed by Asim Abbasi, and “Big Trouble on Billycock Hill,” helmed by Tom Vaughn. Core cast members Diaana Babnicova, Elliott Rose, Kit Rakusen and Flora Jacoby Richardson reprise their roles, joined by Maria Pedraza, Amir Wilson and Jemima Rooper, who played George in the 1990s adaptation. The feature, lensed by “The Hunt for Veerappan” cinematographer Udit Khurana, explores themes of trust and betrayal in a conflict-ridden setting.

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