Treasure Island Reborn: David Oyelowo and Hayley Atwell Lead an Epic New Series
David Oyelowo and Hayley Atwell lead a swashbuckling new Treasure Island series, with more stars aboard for a fresh voyage of the classic novel.
A new Treasure Island series is sailing in, and it is not shy about its ambitions. Big cast, bigger twist: Jim Hawkins mom is a major player this time. I am listening.
What this version is doing
The show is a six-part, modern-leaning take on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, billed as a coming-of-age adventure that pushes teenage Jim Hawkins from sheltered kid to battle-tested pirate. It kicks off when Jim lands a legendary treasure map and, thanks to some quick, calculated moves by his mother Bess, ends up holding information people will kill for. Mother and son board The Hispaniola and find themselves squeezed between two dangerous forces: the charming-but-terrifying pirate Long John Silver and the polished, not-to-be-trusted British agent Aaron Graham. Expect shifting alliances, multiplying secrets, and danger closing in from every side.
Production has already started. It is a Paramount+ and MGM+ original, produced in association with Fifth Season.
Cast and characters
- David Oyelowo (Silo) as Long John Silver
- Hayley Atwell (Mission: Impossible) as Bess Hawkins
- Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire) as Aaron Graham
- Tomer Capone (The Boys) as Billy Bones
- Tom Sweet (Great Expectations) as Jim Hawkins
Where you will watch it
The series will premiere on Paramount+ in the UK and Ireland, and on MGM+ in the United States.
The pitch from the platforms
"Treasure Island is a bold and atmospheric reimagining of a story that has captivated audiences for generations. This adaptation brings fresh emotional depth and a striking contemporary edge to Stevenson's classic. We're thrilled to be partnering with Playground and MGM+ to bring this richly cinematic adventure to audiences in the UK and Ireland, the US and beyond."
— Sebastian Cardwell, Paramount+
"This thrilling new adaptation of Stevenson's classic adventure 'Treasure Island' is a perfect expression of the MGM+ brand. It is a classic Hollywood storytelling crafted for a contemporary audience, brought to life with an extraordinary ensemble cast led by David Oyelowo, Hayley Atwell, Jack Huston, Tomer Capone, and Tom Sweet."
— Michael Wright, MGM+
Parting shot
There are a lot of Treasure Islands out there, and this one is coming in hot with star power and a fresh angle. Still, good luck topping Muppet Treasure Island. Those are some very big boots.