A Poet In New York starring Tom Hollander to premiere on BBC America this Fall

Variety reports that BBC's A Poet In New York starring Tom Hollander has been acquired by BBC America and will premiere in the Fall.

BBC America has acquired the film “A Poet in New York,” starring Tom Hollander. Hollander plays Dylan Thomas, the famous poet known for his wild, hard-drinking lifestyle. Written by screenwriter Andrew Davies (“House of Cards”), the drama explores how Thomas’ experiences made his life virtually untenable and examines how his destructive personality played into his own demise. The film is directed by Aisling Walsh and also stars Essie Davis, as Dylan’s wife Caitlin, Ewen Bremner and Phoebe Fox. The film will premiere in the U.S. this fall on BBC America.

It premiered on BBC Two in the UK recently (last month), see more info., watch the BBC trailer and production stills below...

A Poet In New York 

In 1953 Dylan Thomas went to New York for the last time, his marriage a wreck, his drinking out of control. He was on his way to meet Stravinsky and to wallow in New York acclaim - but what was he escaping? How did such a triumph become a requiem? The last days of a great poet.

A Poet In New York stills featuring Tom Hollander

(source: BBC) 

  See Behind The Scenes Photos of A Poet In New York here.