cast back

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These three novellas were written in the 1920s, after the fall of the empire, and in their baroque translation by John Batki they cast back upon bygone times with wistfulness, charm and winking humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"Its hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of a lovably chaotic family resonated with audiences of all ages and we're so excited to welcome the original cast back to bring that magic to life again."

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

Like James, I left the rest of the cast back in Harrogate and filming there.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024

Cooke, the director, has pared the cast back to three actors, with Levey and the female lead, Sharon Small, deftly playing multiple roles.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2022

No reflection was to be allowed now: not one glance was to be cast back; not even one forward.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë