DAVID Tennant will star in BBC One's latest show based on the 1873 adventure novel of the same name by the French writer Jules Verne. The new show has already been renewed for a second season suggesting the show will be a major success when it hits screens.
BBCDaviod Tennant, centre, stars as Phileas Fogg in Around The World In 80 Days '/ ' What is the Around The World In 80 Days release date? After being forced to pause production due to the coronavirus pandemic, Around The World In 80 Days finally concluded filming in March 2021. A year after the first announcement, the BBC has now revealed the brand new show, an adaptation of Jules Verne's classic novel, will premiere on BBC One on Boxing Day 2021 at 5.50pm. Who is in the Around The World In 80 Days cast? David Tennant heads up the cast for the new version of Around The World In 80 Days. Here's who else is appearing throughout season one: Phileas Fogg is played by former Doctor Who star David Tennant Passepartout is played by Ibrahim Koma, known for As Far As I Can WalkAbigail Fix is played by Leonie Benesch who appeared in The CrownNyle Bellamy is played by Poldark actor Peter Sullivan Thomas Kneedling is played by Prisoners Wives star Anthony Falanagan Aouda is palyed by Batwoman actor Shivaani Ghai What is Around the World in 80 Days about? Set in the late 1800s, the story follow the life of a Londoner called Phileas Fogg. After reading a newspaper article, Phileas learns about a new railway section in India which assures him his journey will be a success. WHAT'S ON TV MR WRITE Who is Ashley Pharoah and is he married? TRAGIC NIGHTMARE All you need to know about the Astroworld documentary leaving Hulu TRIP OF A LIFETIME Globetrotting Around The World In 80 Days filming locations - from South Africa to Romania JOJO JOLLY SEASON When will JoJo part 6 be released on Netflix and how can I watch it? WHAT'S UP DOC? Find out if The Shrink Next Door is a true story? 
BBCAround the World in 80 Days is set to premiere on Boxing Day 2021 '/ ' He then sets out on a quest to travel around the world and back home in a period of 80 days. Passepartout, the adventurer French Valet, is hired to accompany Phileas on his journey around the world. A bet made with Phileas' friends at the Reform Club for £20,000 will motivate the gentleman to complete his quest within the deadline. Speaking about the upcoming series, Tennant said: ...It'll work for your five-year-old, it'll work for your 85-year-old. ...I think it's got a genuine kind of cross-generational appeal to it and that's something very special I've been involved in, in that kind of a story.... Source:
