The Artful Dodger
The Artful Dodger is a series that is in pre-production with Curio Pictures, Sony Pictures and Beach Road Pictures and 2 others attached. Ben Young (director), Ben C. Lucas (director) and James McNamara (creator) are attached. It is filming in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and Sydney, Australia. Production List last updated this listing on August 11, 2026.
Project Summary
The Artful Dodger returns for a third and final season, with Hulu and Disney+ greenlighting the Australian original series. Thomas Brodie-Sangster reprises his role as Jack Dawkins alongside David Thewlis as Fagin and Maia Mitchell as Lady Belle Fox. Sony Pictures Television's Curio Pictures and Beach Road Pictures are producing the final installment, with executive producers Jo Porter and Rachel Gardner returning, joined by Andrew Knight leading the scripting as executive producer. Directors Ben Young and Ben C. Lucas will helm the season. Production is set to begin in Sydney in the coming months, with the series described by Disney as the most-viewed Australian original title on Disney+. The show, co-created by James McNamara, David Maher, and David Taylor, has become a fan favorite for its blend of heist drama, medical intrigue, and romance set against the backdrop of colonial Australia.
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Cast & Crew
Writing
| Creator | James McNamara |
| Creator | David Maher |
| Creator | David Taylor |
Production
| Executive Producer | Jo Porter |
| Executive Producer | Rachel Gardner |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Knight |
| Series Producer | Chris Martin-Jones |
Directing
| Director | Ben Young |
| Director | Ben C. Lucas |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-artful-dodger (last updated Aug 11, 2026).