Get a Look Behind the Scenes at the Upcoming ‘Poldark’ Remake
This time around The Hobbit and Being Human star Aidan Turner is taking on the role of Ross Poldark, opposite The White Queen’s Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza. Several other familiar faces, including Blandings’ Jack Farthing and Whitechapel’s Phil Davies are also part of the sprawling cast. Set in 1793, the drama follows the story of a brooding British officer returning from the American Revolutionary War who finds his home life much changed with his father dead, the family mine closed and his sweetheart pledged to marry his cousin.
Filming on the new Poldark began in April across Cornwall and Bristol, and thankfully several official outlets have been tweeting some sneak peek photos over the course of the summer on how things are getting along.
Have a look at some of the most interesting snaps below. And since what everyone’s clearly waiting for is a look at Turner in period dress – yes, that’s there too.
The official first photo of the brand new Poldark:
Here's the first look at Aidan Turner as Ross in our upcoming adaptation of #Poldark. pic.twitter.com/McNYwg6RxB
— BBC One (@BBCOne) May 8, 2014
And here’s the first photo that features Poldark and Demelza – with Turner and Tomlinson looking appropriately swoony on the cliffs of Cornwall. Does this scream period drama dream or what? Such a gorgeous photo.
Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson enjoy a windswept moment together as filming continues on #Poldark. pic.twitter.com/vOEohIgMEE
— BBC One (@BBCOne) August 7, 2014
A gratuitous shot of Turner dressed as Poldark, posing on set alongside cute dog. You can’t ask for much more than that, right?
Aidan Turner takes a break from filming on the set of #Poldark with his new companion Junior. pic.twitter.com/Tu2dW5tGmr
— BBC One (@BBCOne) August 27, 2014
Another first look: Luke Norris has been cast as Ross’s best friend, Dwight Ennis.
Luke Norris has joined Aidan Turner in the cast of #Poldark to play Ross's best friend Dwight Enys. pic.twitter.com/4A2b6qoz3E
— BBC One (@BBCOne) June 25, 2014
Turner celebrated his birthday last month during filming. At least he got a cake to go with the 18th century dress.
Happy Birthday to Aidan Turner who celebrated his birthday on the set of @BBCOne's #Poldark today. pic.twitter.com/LVXbCkzp2u
— BBC One (@BBCOne) June 19, 2014
Longtime Poldark fans will be pleased that original star Ellis also has a role in this new remake, as Reverend Halse. The best kind of meta symmetry, if you ask me – and thankfully someone caught a photo of the two Poldarks together for us.
The two Poldarks! @robinpoldark #AidanTurner take a bow. Only the hardest of hearts wouldn't be moved by this! pic.twitter.com/xW4NsVfGyL
— Mammoth Screen (@mammothscreen) May 12, 2014
Blandings actor Jack Farthing as George Warleggan:
The wonderful Jack Farthing in Poldark. pic.twitter.com/axdruJQvUz
— Nick Kenyon (@Njkfoto) June 10, 2014
Lark Rise to Candleford’s Ruby Bentall as Verity Poldark
Ruby Bentall shelters from a shower in between scenes. #Poldark pic.twitter.com/H20brvLsND
— TimMartindalePhotog (@TimMPhoto) June 8, 2014
Heida Reid, whom you may recognize from a few small parts in DCI Banks and Silent Witness, is playing Elizabeth Chenoweth (and has a pretty awesome dress here).
The lovely @ReedHeida as Elizabeth for the new @BBCOne #Poldark adaptation coming 2015! #OnSet #BehindTheScenes pic.twitter.com/Wu3RMgzQsN
— Official Poldark (@PoldarkTV) August 5, 2014
The cast sure does look like they’re having a blast though, huh?
Bye bye #poldark It's been emotional pic.twitter.com/6EPvcJAr4G
— Mark Hedges (@MrMarkHedges) August 29, 2014
Okay, fine, one last photo of Turner in the costume:
Aidan Turner between takes at Charlestown this afternoon. #Poldark More photos at http://t.co/HV1rFuEfa0 pic.twitter.com/DwRqHHxdvk
— TimMartindalePhotog (@TimMPhoto) June 9, 2014
Are you looking forward to the new Poldark?
