The Count of Monte Cristo is being rebooted by a major British broadcaster, with Lydia Adetunji and Amit Gupta penning the series, Variety reports:
It will be the first screen version of the story to feature a black count in the title role.
The 19th-century novel followed Edmond Dantes as he sought revenge after being wrongly framed and imprisoned for treason. The classic tale has inspired countless film and TV adaptations. The new series is the first project from Neon Ink, the fledgling U.K.-based production company set up by former ITV Studios execs Kate Lewis and Julia Walsh.
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