IGN Review of Episodes 1 & 2 of Pillars of the Earth

IGN has just posted a review of the first two episodes of The Pillars of the Earth and here are just a few comments:

"As always, one wonders if it's possible to turn any great novel into a serviceable visual piece. After years of saying no, I'll be using Pillars of the Earth as an example of why it can actually work. And the reason? Fantastic performances, respect for the material and most importantly, no desire to fix things."

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"And Matthew Macfadyen could have come right out of my imagination, so perfectly does he resemble my vision of Prior Philip. "

Read the full review on IGN

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Several previews of Episode 3 of The Pillars of the Earth

Starz has posted several previews for episode 3 of TPOTE

 

Pleading with the King

The Price of Wool (with Matthew as the Prior)

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Trailer for Episode 3 "Redemption" The Pillars of the Earth

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Wall Street Journal Interview with Matthew Macfadyen (July 2010)

The Wall Street Journal has interviewed Matthew Macfadyen and discusses his thoughts about The Pillars of the Earth and The Three Musketeers in 3D.  Read the full article here!

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Follett Interview with the NY Times

Ken Follett was interviewed for the NY Times and was asked the following question

Q. Is it hard, as an author, seeing your book being changed and condensed in the adaptation process?

A. It’s not really hard. You look at the actor, and you think, “Oh my God, he’s not supposed to look like that.” Matthew Macfadyen, for example — Prior Philip in my mind is a small, slight man. And his strength comes from the force of his moral courage. And Matthew Macfadyen is, what, 6 foot 5? And terribly handsome. So initially you think, “Matthew Macfadyen?” But you accept that. I don’t mind it at all. It amuses me.

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