Sequel That Shouldn’t Have Been Made
- Fans of Noah GordonS historical fiction series will find the upcoming sequel to 2013's "The physician" a departure from the novels.
- The sequel follows Robert Cole (played by Tom Payne) as he attempts to introduce his medical knowledge in London.
- Tom Payne is joined by several actors known for their roles in "Game of Thrones," including Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Aidan Gillen (Petyr Baelish), and Owen Teale (Alliser...
“The Physician” Sequel Deviates Significantly From the Source Material
Fans of Noah GordonS historical fiction series will find the upcoming sequel to 2013’s “The physician” a departure from the novels. The new film largely forgoes adapting the plot of the second book, instead presenting a largely fictitious storyline. The movie is scheduled for release on December 25th.
Plot Summary of the Sequel
The sequel follows Robert Cole (played by Tom Payne) as he attempts to introduce his medical knowledge in London. Initially met with skepticism, Cole gains influence after successfully treating the king.Though, his growing reputation also attracts enemies. The film diverges significantly from the plot of the second novel in the series.
Cast and crew
Philipp Stölzl returns as director. Tom Payne is joined by several actors known for their roles in “Game of Thrones,” including Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Aidan Gillen (Petyr Baelish), and Owen Teale (Alliser Thorne).
Financial Outlook
The original “The Physician,” released in 2013, was a financial success, earning approximately $57 million USD against a budget of $32 million USD, despite being a German production. Box Office Mojo confirms these figures. Whether the sequel will replicate this success with its altered storyline remains to be seen.