Colin Morgan | cast as Victor Richardson in WWI movie “Testament of Youth”

[gealach_ros]

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[gealach_ros]

Apparently it is, it's been confirmed by his former agent Jess Alford via Twitter (see edited post).

[po_nochka]

By the way Gealach, do you know why is she "former" agent?

[gealach_ros]

Bradley's and Colin's main agent is Ruth Young and Jess Alford was her assistant (and therefore working with/for B and C) for a long time. Jess now has clients of her own (i.e. she got a promotion of some sorts), that's why she's 'former'.

[issy5209]

I didn't realise it wasn't official as yet , we will wait and see
Vera Brittain herself is a great character

[gealach_ros]

It's official now, apparently. His former agent Jess Alford (who's still with United Agents) confirmed it on Twitter, see edited post).

[issy5209]

I have seen that now, thanks,
Have read up on the Victor's character and all I can say is "pass the tissues" Colin why must you do this to us????

[gealach_ros]

I haven't had time to do any research so far, is his character going to die in the end?

[ladycroissant]

Damn already? Colin really doesn't take a brake at all does he? Good for him though, he's building up his résumé. Something I wish Bradley would do.

[kriadydragon]

I doubt he'd be able to take a proper break, anyway. He'd probably be too antsy to get back to work ;)

[scotscookie]

OMG that's one of my favourite books!

[kathyh]

I saw that they were remaking "Testament of Youth" in the Radio Times but didn't realise it was a film. There was a brilliant TV series of it in the late 70s/early 80s and I couldn't work out why they would be doing that again, but a film makes more sense.

[issy5209]

They're doing it again as part of a series of events etc to mark the 100 year anniversary of WW1

[kathyh]

Yes, I realise that, but this it the cash-strapped BBC and it was such a well-thought of series that it seemed odd to remake it rather than reshow it. A film makes much more sense.

[issy5209]

I don't know why they keep remaking things either, I do wish they would sometimes show some faith in new, original stuff rather than the remakes and sequels they, and others churn out.