The Artful Dodger is a 2023 television series produced by Beach Road Pictures and Curio Pictures for streaming service Disney+ Star. A spin-off featuring characters from the Charles Dickens classic book Oliver Twist (1838). It features Thomas Brodie-Sangster as the eponymous Artful Dodger and David Thewlis as Fagin. The eight-part series is created by James McNamara, David Maher and David Taylor. It is directed and produced by Jeffrey Walker. Also directing are Corrie Chen and Gracie Otto.
In Australia in the 1850's, Jack Dawkins works as a seemingly respectable surgeon. However, when an old acquaintance resurfaces, his penchant for a life of crime from his time as a London-based pickpocket called Artful Dodger, also returns.
The cast includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Artful Dodger, David Thewlis as Fagin, Maia Mitchell as Lady Belle Fox, Damon Herriman, Miranda Tapsell, Huw Higginson, and Susie Porter.
The Artful Dodger is set to debut November 29th on Hulu. Watch the official trailer below.