Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, based on the bestselling novel by Susanna Clarke, starts shooting this week, with Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan) and Bertie Carvel (Matilda) in the lead roles and Toby Haynes (Doctor Who, Sherlock) directing, Deadline.com reported. The seven-part series, a BBC One/BBC America co-production, was adapted by Peter Harness (Wallander).
The cast also includes Alice Englert (Ginger & Rosa), Marc Warren (The Good Wife), Samuel West (Mr. Selfridge), Charlotte Riley (Wuthering Heights), Enzo Cilenti (Prisoners' Wives) and Paul Kaye (Game of Thrones).
