If you were saying, “Please, sir, I want some more,” after the first season of The Artful Dodger, then you’re in luck.
On November 20, 2024, Disney confirmed that it is renewing The Artful Dodger — which continues the story of Charles Dickens’s novel Oliver Twist — for Season 2.
When announcing the news, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand, said:
“The return of our Australian-born Disney+ Original scripted drama, complete with an all-star cast and a brilliant crew, is a testament to the series’ high calibre of production and its local and international audience success. We’re delighted this high-stakes romantic drama of heists, comedy, and beautifully complicated life and love, will thrill and entertain again.”
Read on for everything you need to know about The Artful Dodger…
What is The Artful Dodger TV series about?
In Oliver Twist, Oliver’s friend, the pickpocketing Jack Dawkins — AKA the Artful Dodger — is ultimately caught, tried and sentenced to ‘Transportation to Australia’ for stealing a silver snuff box.
But it’s not clear what happened to the character after this…
The Artful Dodger reveals that Jack is now a young adult working as a surgeon in Australia.
However, the series kicks off when Fagin arrives Down Under. He ensnares Jack in the world of crime once again.
Who stars in The Artful Dodger?
Thomas Brodie-Sangster, of Love Actually and Game of Thrones fame, stars as the titular character in The Artful Dodger.
And David Thewlis — who has starred in the Harry Potter films, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, and The Theory of Everything — portrays the devilish character of Fagin.
Damon Herriman, of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood fame, also stars in the series, as does Miranda Tapsell, known for The Dry, Top End Wedding and The Sapphires.
However, The Artful Dodger’s impressive cast list doesn’t stop there. Maia Mitchell, Huw Higginson, Susie Porter, Damien Garvey, Andrea Demetriade, Jessica De Gouw, Kym Gyngell, Luke Carroll, Tim Minchin, Lucy-Rose Leonard, Jude Hyland, Nicholas Burton, Finn Treacy and Albert Latailakepa star in the show too.
The Weekly was lucky enough to chat with some of the cast at the show’s Season 1 premiere in November 2023.
And David Thewlis told us The Artful Dodger was a professional highlight.
“I’ve enjoyed this experience so much; it was one of the nicest experiences of my whole career.”
Similarly, Susie Porter and Tim Minchin also enjoyed filming The Artful Dodger. They had nothing but praise for their fellow castmates.
“The incredible cast we’ve got, you can’t get better than that,” Susie said.
“Everyone was so much fun… Doing a scene with David Thewlis or Damon Herriman. Getting to work with actors and directors of this quality is joyous,” Tim echoed.
Who is joining season 2 of TV series The Artful Dodger?
Three new faces have been added to the cast of season 2 — which is now filming in Sydney.
Luke Bracey (Elvis, Hacksaw Ridge) will play Inspector Henry Boxer, who is the latest authority in town — and has eyes for one of the ladies.
Jeremy Sims (Mr Inbetween) takes on the role of Uncle Dickie — the governor’s charming yet disreputable brother. Filming alongside him is Zac Burgess (Boy Swallows Universe), who will play Dickie’s handsome aide Phineas Golden.
Where can I watch The Artful Dodger in Australia?
Season 1 of The Artful Dodger was released on Disney+ on November 29, 2023.
Season 2 of the series will be released in 2025; watch this space for an exact release date.
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