Blackpool's David Thewlis attends premiere of The Artful Dodger: what is it, who's in it and when can you watch it?

Blackpool born star David Thewlis was pictured yesterday (November 29) at the premiere of his latest TV show – find out everything about it below.
By Aimee Seddon
Published 30th Nov 2023, 16:50 BST
Updated 30th Nov 2023, 16:57 BST
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What was the premiere for?

The 60-year-old star of Harry Potter was attending the Australian premiere of a new Disney + series called ‘The Artful Dodger’, a follow up to Oliver Twist.

Set in 1850s Australia the series centres around one-time teen thief Jack Dawkins, also known as 'The Artful Dodger', 15 years after the Charles Dickens story ended.

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David Thewlis attends the Sydney premiere of "The Artful Dodger" at Beta Bar on November 29, 2023. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)David Thewlis attends the Sydney premiere of "The Artful Dodger" at Beta Bar on November 29, 2023. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)
David Thewlis attends the Sydney premiere of "The Artful Dodger" at Beta Bar on November 29, 2023. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Living an adult double life, the famous prince of thieves is now a surgeon but he just can not seem to shake his predilection for crime...

The official trailer for David’s latest series was released by Disney + last month and it begins by showing a succesful gleeful doctor Jack getting suprised by a begging Fagan.

Later in the trailer, Jack can be heard telling Fagan “If I don’t come up with a year's worth of income, I get my hand chopped off” who seems to implore his former apprentice to return to the pickpocket game, declaring “you used to live for it!”

As well as fast paced action scenes, the trailer hints at a relationship arc between Jack and his fellow surgeoin, a well to do Lady Belle Fox.

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David and co-stars Damon Herriman and Miranda Tapsell, as well as director Corrie Chen at the premiere. Images: GettyDavid and co-stars Damon Herriman and Miranda Tapsell, as well as director Corrie Chen at the premiere. Images: Getty
David and co-stars Damon Herriman and Miranda Tapsell, as well as director Corrie Chen at the premiere. Images: Getty

Who does David play and who are his co-stars?

The former Highfield High School pupil plays the role of Fagin, whilst Thomas Brodie-Sangster of Love Actually and Queen's Gambit fame is Jack.

The Foster’s star Maia Mitchell is Lady Belle Fox, whilst her parents are played by Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor Damon Herriman and Australian actress Lucy-Rose Leonard.

The cast also includes Wentworth star Susie Porter, Dracula’s Jessica De Gouw, former Home and Away actress Emily Weir, and Australian stars Damien Garvey and Miranda Tapsell, as well as Australian comedians Tim Minchin and Kym Gyngell.

The show also stars Susie Porter (left) and Thomas Brodie-Sangster (right). Images: GettyThe show also stars Susie Porter (left) and Thomas Brodie-Sangster (right). Images: Getty
The show also stars Susie Porter (left) and Thomas Brodie-Sangster (right). Images: Getty
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When and where does it air?

The Artful Dodger premiered on Disney + in Australia on November 29.

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In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the series will premiere on Disney+ on January 17 2024.

Is David set to star in anything else?

The father of one is also currently filming a 2023 film called Littlemouth and a Netlfix series called Kaos, whilst he is set to star in Avatar 3 (2025) and Avatar 4 (2029).

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