The Day of the Triffids lands an all-star cast.

[Forkboy]

Dougray Scott, Joely Richardson, Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave, Eddie Izzard and Jason Priestley star in The Day Of The Triffids, written by Patrick Harbinson (ER, Law & Order).

This epic, apocalyptic and futuristic two-part drama is a co-production between Power and Canadian producer Prodigy Pictures for BBC One.

Currently in production for transmission later this year, this exciting, fast-paced drama is based on John Wyndham's best-selling post-apocalyptic novel, The Day Of The Triffids, published in 1951.

In the not too distant future, man's search for an alternative fuel supply leads him to uncover the ominous Triffid, a crop now cultivated for its fuel that seems to have a life of its own.

But when spectators gather worldwide for a much anticipated solar storm, billions are left blinded and the few sighted survivors watch as society collapses into chaos.

The Triffids, meanwhile, find their way out of captivity. Free to roam the planet with a fatal sting, and a retributive taste for human flesh, the Triffids begin rapid breeding.

http://robojapan.blogspot.com/2009/02/day-of-triffids-lands-all-star-cast.html

Fucking Izzard! :thumbssup:

[IndianaGreen]

1. "fast-paced drama?"

I remember seeing the old movie and the BBC version on TV a while back, and those plants didn't move that fast. :-)

[Forkboy]

2. LOL...not exactly thrill a minute stuff.

I remember that version (I think...there's been more than one BBC version). I always loved the story, so hopefully this version will be good.

[Ian David]

3. This sounds like the Conservative response to Soylent Green.

Environmentalists try to save the world and end up killing us?

[Greyskye]

4. The book was great

Here is a good summary for those that haven't read it (clickable link in pic):