LONDON -- ITV said Friday it is planning a two-hour film titled After Morse in order to revisit the territory of Inspector Morse, one of the network's most popular characters, and also has new versions of Rumpole and Sharpe in the works. Inspector Morse, starring John Thaw, started in 1987 and ended with Thaw's death in 2000. Morse author Colin Dexter and Thaw's widow, actress Sheila Hancock have signed off on a new treatment that will center on Kevin Whately playing Morse's sidekick, Sergeant Lewis. Granada drama chief Michele Buck and many of the team who made the original shows, including executive producer Ted Childs and producer Chris Burt, will be involved. BAFTA-winner Albert Finney will take over as author John Mortimer's colorful barrister Rumpole following the death of Leo McKern in 2002. Sean Bean will return as soldier Sharpe in an original story based on the character created by novelist Bernard Cornwell.
- 7/16/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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