BBC Acquires Jacob Elordi’s War Drama 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'

The five-part adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel explores love, war, and resilience, with a premiere date yet to be announced.

• The series follows Dorrigo Evans, portrayed by Jacob Elordi and Ciarán Hinds, at different stages of his life, from a passionate love affair to harrowing experiences in a World War II POW camp.
• Based on Richard Flanagan's acclaimed novel, the drama examines themes of love, war, and the complexities of human resilience.
• The series will premiere on Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada before airing on BBC One and iPlayer in the U.K., though a release date has not been confirmed.
• Directed by Justin Kurzel and written by Shaun Grant, the production features a cast including Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge, and Simon Baker.
• BBC executives describe the adaptation as a 'complex, beautiful, and heart-wrenching' portrayal of survival and the enduring power of love.

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