Almost a year after we last heard anything, it’s been revealed that the film adaptation of Smiley’s People is still in the works. The film will serve as a follow-up to last year’s acclaimed big screen take on John Le Carre‘s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Producer Eric Fellner has confirmed in a recent interview that work is progressing on the next installment. Collider has spoken to producer who stated:
We are working on another one. (Producer) Tim Bevan is putting it together as we speak with (screenwriter) Peter Straughan and Tomas Alfredson, so yes it’s in development. … (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) did unbelievably well and it didn’t cost hardly anything…But things take time. Tim is passionate about making sure we do another one.
‘Smiley’s People’ is the third and final novel in John le Carre’s ‘Karla Trilogy,’ of which ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ is the first. Gary Oldman revealed back that story was being considered for a movie sequel, which brings the actor’s character out of retirement.
The follow-up will not be rushed out, so, more news as we get it.
Smiley’s People was earlier dramatized by John Hopkins for television for the BBC in 1982, starring Alec Guinness as George Smiley. If you are a fan of John le Carré check out TV adaptation below.
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