Cast and Execs of AMC’s new fall series “The Prisoner” were on hand at Comic-Con today to field questions about the upcoming drama. Regarding filming, cast members Jim Caviezel, Lennie James and Jamie Campbell-Bower joked about becoming a bit paranoid and not particularly liking the “Village.”
Caviezel, commenting on his recent car accident, quizzically said he keeps a breathalyzer in his car now as the last thing he would want is for the 24 hour news circus to report that “Jesus” was in a DUI related accident or that Caviezel “is dead.”
“The Prisoner” tells the story of a man, “Six” (Caviezel), who wakes up to find himself inexplicably trapped in a mysterious and surreal place, The Village, with no memory of how he arrived. As he frantically explores his new environment, he discovers that Village residents are identified by number, have no memory of any prior existence, and are under constant surveillance. The Village is controlled by one man – the sinister and charismatic “Two” (Ian McKellen). Throughout the series, “Six” and “Two” are locked in a battle of wits, as “Six” challenges the oppressive nature of The Village and struggles to learn the truth behind it.
“The Prisoner” is AMC’s second original mini-series and combines a wide range of genres, including espionage, thriller and sci-fi, into a unique and compelling drama. The six part mini-series will reflect the same key elements of paranoia, surveillance, liberty, and socio-political commentary seen in McGoohan’s enigmatic original.
AMC co-produced “The Prisoner” with UK producer Granada and ITV. Granada International will distribute the series worldwide. Produced by Michelle Buck and Damien Timmer of Granada, the new series is written by Bill Gallagher and directed by Nick Hurran (It’s a Boy Girl Thing, Little Black Book).