A Tale of Two Cities Gets Modern Spin | Columbia News

Kit Harington returns to the screen as Sydney Carton in a fresh, four-part adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities,” premiering September 6 on MGM+. Set against the turbulent backdrop of late-1700s London and Paris, this new version dives deep into love, sacrifice, and revolution — with Carton’s tortured soul echoing his Game of Thrones days. Mirren Mack brings richer depth to Lucie Manette, portraying her as more active and flawed, while Dan West reimagines the classic tale with modern emotional resonance. With over a dozen prior adaptations, this one promises a bold, human-centered retelling that’s both faithful and fiercely relevant. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e8fcf138b93dd2c