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Some details have been released regarding the new mini-series series remake of The Prisoner, the cult 1960s series starring Patrick McGoohan. For now, these should be treated as rumors.

Supposedly, Jim Caviezel will play the Prisoner known only as Number Six, and Sir Ian McKellan is set to play the jailer known as Number Two. Six episodes will be produced and John Jones will direct.

This report sounds too good to be true. It’s doubtful that either Caviezel or McKellan would slum it to a television mini-series from the movies they’ve been making. On the other hand, McKellan has put in television appearances before (such as Extras).

While I’m a fan of McKellan’s work, wouldn’t it be more loyal to the source material if multiple actors played Number Two? I’m just saying.

Shooting begins at the end of August (and scheduled to air next year). At that point, we’ll see if the report is accurate.

[via AICN]

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