It’s a rare chance to catch the star-studded adaptation.
Our TV pick for tonight (Tuesday, 11 March) is the acclaimed 2011 stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel Frankenstein, which was directed by Danny Boyle (28 Days Later, Trainspotting).
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting) in the lead roles, the plot synopsis from Sky Arts reads:
“Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker.
“Met with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.”
Having earned rave reviews upon its premiere, the 2011 stage version of Frankenstein was unique because audiences witnessed Cumberbatch and Miller trade roles on different nights, alternating between Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his creation.
As such, Sky Arts has been airing two versions of the production over two weeks. Part one, which aired last week, saw Miller play the monster.
Part two, with Cumberbatch in the part of the creation, will be airing on TV tonight.
Also featuring Naomie Harris (Skyfall) as Frankenstein’s betrothed Elizabeth, you can watch National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Part 2 tonight on Sky Arts at 9pm.
It should also be available to stream after it airs via NOW Entertainment.
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Here are the movies airing on TV tonight:
Charlie’s Angels – Comedy Central – 9pm
Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu headline this well-liked action-comedy reboot of the hit series of the same name.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle – Film4 – 9pm
The sadly not very good sequel to the excellent action spy comedy Kingsman: The Secret Service.
The Mechanic – Sky Showcase – 9pm
Jason Statham is a hitman who takes on an apprentice (Ben Foster) in this solid action flick.
The Gunman – Legend Xtra – 9pm
Sean Penn leads a great cast – including Idris Elba, Javier Bardem and Mark Rylance – in this action thriller that is sadly not very good.
Half Past Dead – Legend – 9pm
A Steven Seagal action vehicle with a 3% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Hard Target – Legend – 11pm
Jean-Claude Van Damme uncovers a sinister group of wealthy men who hunt the homeless for sport in this action film that was Face/Off director John Woo’s first English-language movie.
Ali & Ava – BBC Two (except Wales) – 11.05pm
In this acclaimed 2021 British drama, a romance between two people (Adeel Akhtar and Claire Rushbrook) is threatened by the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.
Paul – Film4 – 11.50pm
Nick Frost and Simon Pegg star in this sci-fi comedy as two comic book lovers going on a road trip across the USA who come across an alien (voiced by Seth Rogen).
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