'The Forystes' Stars Joshua Orpin and Millie Gibson Dish on Playing New Versions of Soames and Irene In The PBS Series: “Insane Amount of Pressure”

Summary: PBS is bringing back a famous TV show called The Forsytes, and they are so confident in it that they ordered three seasons before the first episode even aired! The original 1967 show was a massive hit—so big that churches actually changed their service times so people wouldn't miss the finale.

Now, actors Joshua Orpin and Millie Gibson are taking on the lead roles of Soames and Irene. The new version changes things up a bit. Instead of being controlling and creepy, Soames actually falls in love for the first time. Meanwhile, Irene is focused on her dream of becoming a ballerina. Millie Gibson even had to take ballet lessons while she was still filming Doctor Who! Joshua Orpin, who is Australian, didn't know how famous the show was when he auditioned. But once he found out about the churches rescheduling for the finale, he admitted he felt an "insane amount of pressure."

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