How many adaptations of his books has John le Carre appeared in?
In the recent BBC TV series adaptation of John le Carre's novel The Night Manager, the man himself made a cameo appearance in one of the scenes, placing his seal of approval on the adaptation. The linked article mentions that he's previously made similar appearances in other televised versions of his books. How many times has he done this?
How many film or TV adaptations of le Carre novels have been 'blessed' in this way by the author?
Best Answer
Three times.
Apart from episode 1.4 of The Night Manager (2016) that you already mentioned, John Le Carré appeared as a Christmas party guest in Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy (2011) and as "Commander" in The Little Drummer Girl (1984), though credited as "David Cornwell".
This also means that he exclusively acts in TV shows and movies adapted from his own works.
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What John le Carré books have been made into TV shows?
- The Spy That Came In From the Cold (1965)
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) Gary Oldman And John Le Carre at The UK Premiere Of 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy' in London. ( ...
- The Constant Gardener (2005) ...
- The Night Manager (2016) ...
- The Little Drummer Girl (2018)
What is the order of John le Carré novels?
Novels in order with George Smiley in lead role- Call for the Dead (1961)
- A Murder of Quality (1962)
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1974) \u2013 Set around 1973.
- The Honourable Schoolboy (1977) \u2013 Set around 1974.
- Smiley's People (1979) \u2013 Set around 1977.
Are there any John le Carré movies on Netflix?
'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' (2011) This version of \u201cTinker, Tailor\u201d has some trouble condensing its labyrinthine plot, but as a mood piece, it captures le Carr\xe9's essence perfectly. Stream it on Netflix.John le Carré on How His Career in MI5 \u0026 MI6 Provided Ideas for His Novels (1996)
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