Produced byThe Ink FactoryandBanijay Asiafor Disney+ Hotstar, the show is set to startstreamingon February 17.
Le Carre passed away in December 2020.
Why arent we just dubbing and releasing the original?
The Night ManagerDisney+ Hotstar
says Modi, referring to the lavish lifestyle of the arms dealer and his entourage.
It was the emotional bonds between the characters and their journey which could be made unique.
Cornwell says his late fathers face lit up when he broached the idea of an Indian adaptation.
What Sandeep has created is fundamentally organic and just feels like it belongs in India.
My personal measure of success for this show is that it resonates with an Indian audience.
A shift to Sri Lanka, which plays an important role in the story, also proved problematic.
There was a lack of fuel and food and our vegetarian crew had difficulty getting fed.
The production left just before the crisis reached it peak.
Fifth Season, which is owned by Koreas CJ ENM, is a minority shareholder in The Ink Factory.
Additional reporting by Jesse Whittock.
