I’m not sure Harry realises that sex and pregnancy are linked – he’s not very bright. After trapping him into marriage at 23, Janice has now had the temerity to get pregnant for a second time.

Now he demonstrates kitchen gadgets in five and dime stores, and fights with Janice, his wife. Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom was once a local hero for his prowess in college basketball. The novels have resonated with readers since the 60’s and the themes covered are equally relevant in today’s challenging political and economic climate.A true mid-twentieth century American hero… 🤬 Updike captures the myth of the American Dream and longing for a better time so brilliantly through the experiences of Rabbit. “It is a huge honour to have won the rights and the support from the Updike estate, to bring these incredible novels to life for television. I have hoped for a long time to adapt Updike’s novels and I’m thrilled to embark on this journey now.”įaith Penhale, Joint CEO and Creative Director, Lookout Point said Davies was a “master” at bringing complex characters and stories to television. For me no other writer examines the mundane, everyday details of life with such expressionistic, colourful, spiritual power. As a young man, I read Rabbit, Run when it came out and thought: gosh, this is what life is all about.

between the 1950s and 1980s.ĭavies said: “This is such an important series of books for me. broadcaster, particularly given its focus on the U.S. This project may well lend itself to an international co-production between a British network and a U.S.

There is no broadcaster currently on board Rabbit, Run, although much of Lookout Point’s drama output has been for the British public broadcaster. Davies has also previously written the original House of Cards for the BBC and The Tailor of Panama. It is the fourth collaboration between Davies and Lookout Point, which was set up by Simon Vaughan, after War and Peace, Les Misérables and an adaptation of Vikram Seth’s A Suitable Boy, which is in pre-production. BBC Studios Eyes LA Expansion As Mark Linsey Says 'We Have The Confidence To Build Our Infrastructure'

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