The full cast list for the Sky TV adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
has been annnounced. The story is about Death's granddaughter Susan attempting
to rescue the spirit of Hogswatch (translation: Christmas) from the Auditors of
Reality. It sounds odd, but trust me, it's packed full of imagination and
comedy.
Not only will Pratchett himself cameo, it has been confirmed that David Jason
will play the role of Death's manservant Albert. The voice of Death will be
played by Ian Richardson, best known for his role in House of Cards.
The role of Susan, Death's granddaughter will be played by Michelle Dockery,
who starred in Fingersmith.
Other famous faces include (deep breath):
Nigel Planer (The Young Ones, We Will Rock You) as Mr Sideney, Sinead
Matthews (Pride and Prejudice) aas Violet the Tooth Fairy, Arthur White (A Touch
of Frost, The Darling Buds of May) as Ernie the Cart Driver and the very lovely
Tony Robinson (Blackadder, Time Team) as Vernon Crumley. Not to mention Joss
Ackland as Mustrum Ridcully, the Archchanchellor of Unseen University and David
Warner as Lord Downey.
With a cast list like this, it promises to be an absolutely fantastic
production. Discworld fans all across the UK will be hoping that this is
so.
