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Merlin: The hype starts here
Published Friday, Aug 29 2008, 11:33 BST | By Neil Wilkes | 15 comments
The buzz is starting to build around Merlin, BBC One's big new Saturday night drama starting next month.
The series - a creative retelling of the well-travelled Arthurian legend - stars Richard Wilson (as Merlin's mentor Gaius), Anthony Head (as the tyrannical King Uther) and Michelle Ryan (as wicked sorceress Nimueh). Remarkably the show has already been picked up by US network NBC, which plans to air it as part of its Sunday night lineup from January.
I spent a couple days on set earlier this week and can confirm that the hype is very well-placed. There'll be much more Merlin magic from me in the coming weeks, including the first interview with the boy Merlin himself (young actor Colin Morgan, recently seen in the Doctor Who episode 'Midnight'), but for now whet your appetite with this epic trailer:
How does Merlin look to you? Add your comments to this entry below!
The series - a creative retelling of the well-travelled Arthurian legend - stars Richard Wilson (as Merlin's mentor Gaius), Anthony Head (as the tyrannical King Uther) and Michelle Ryan (as wicked sorceress Nimueh). Remarkably the show has already been picked up by US network NBC, which plans to air it as part of its Sunday night lineup from January.
I spent a couple days on set earlier this week and can confirm that the hype is very well-placed. There'll be much more Merlin magic from me in the coming weeks, including the first interview with the boy Merlin himself (young actor Colin Morgan, recently seen in the Doctor Who episode 'Midnight'), but for now whet your appetite with this epic trailer:
How does Merlin look to you? Add your comments to this entry below!
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Elizabeth Mainwaring, Norwich, on December 1st, 2008
need more magic from merlin. this would make it more exciting seeing how he gets away with it during each episode. i would rather see that than wait till magic is allowed in the last episodes. and then get it all at once.
need more magic from merlin. this would make it more exciting seeing how he gets away with it during each episode. i would rather see that than wait till magic is allowed in the last episodes. and then get it all at once.
BJPCorp, Hornchurch, Essex, on September 21st, 2008
Watched it, loved it! Looking forward to episode 2!
Watched it, loved it! Looking forward to episode 2!
Beth, London, on September 7th, 2008
I'm definately watching this, Colin Morgan as Merlin is a brilliant choice, he's gorgeous.
I'm definately watching this, Colin Morgan as Merlin is a brilliant choice, he's gorgeous.
Geoff, Preston, on September 7th, 2008
I cannot wait it looks very good. why are they not more stories on medieval britian on the box
I cannot wait it looks very good. why are they not more stories on medieval britian on the box
Carmella, Ireland, on September 4th, 2008
Looks good plenty of new actors can't wait to see this!
Looks good plenty of new actors can't wait to see this!
Lisa, Leeds, on August 30th, 2008
I love the idea of banned magic - gives it a very interesting twist. The appearance of Will Mellor as what seems to be the baddy/henchman jarred a bit for me - although I'll reserve judgement. It's just, he's no Richard Armitage - is he?
I love the idea of banned magic - gives it a very interesting twist. The appearance of Will Mellor as what seems to be the baddy/henchman jarred a bit for me - although I'll reserve judgement. It's just, he's no Richard Armitage - is he?
Paul, Leics., on August 29th, 2008
Wow!
Wow!
SILBEE/UK, on August 29th, 2008
Apoligies, I see my error. Richard Wilson plays Merlin's mentor Gaius. So, who then, plays Merlin? (Read the piece! -Neil)
Apoligies, I see my error. Richard Wilson plays Merlin's mentor Gaius. So, who then, plays Merlin? (Read the piece! -Neil)
Silbee, UK, on August 29th, 2008
It looks wonderful, but Richard Wilson isn't filling Merlin's shoes in my view. Hopefully, he will redeem himself proper in the forthcoming installments...
It looks wonderful, but Richard Wilson isn't filling Merlin's shoes in my view. Hopefully, he will redeem himself proper in the forthcoming installments...
Alex, Essex, on August 29th, 2008
I agree , this looks so much better then Spooks Code 9 , I will be watching the first episode when it is on TV.
I agree , this looks so much better then Spooks Code 9 , I will be watching the first episode when it is on TV.
Kate, L'pool, on August 29th, 2008
cool, can't wait!
cool, can't wait!
Neil, Stoke-on-Trent, on August 29th, 2008
This looks excellent! I think i'll be watching.
This looks excellent! I think i'll be watching.
Neil, Warwickshire, on August 29th, 2008
Looks a bit like Sword's and Sorcery meets Harry Potter Book 8. Bring it on !
Looks a bit like Sword's and Sorcery meets Harry Potter Book 8. Bring it on !
Nick, Leeds, on August 29th, 2008
So this is obviously where the BBC budget has gone this year (well its obviously not been spent on things like code 9 now has it!)
So this is obviously where the BBC budget has gone this year (well its obviously not been spent on things like code 9 now has it!)
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hey i use to run about with colin when i was younger!!his granny lived across the road from us!!i think he is brilliant in this, he has done so well for himself!!