2024 - The Lost Symbol: what is this new series launched by M6?

On the occasion of the launch of the series called The Lost Symbol on Saturday August 13, 2022, from 9:05 p.m. on M6, Télé Star reveals to you what this fiction based on the eponymous novel by Dan Brown consists of.

Accustomed to broadcasting series on Saturday evening in prime time, M6 has decided to program a brand new unpublished fiction Saturday August 13, 2022, from 9:05 p.m.. baptized The Lost Symbol (The lost symbol, editor’s note)this series is in fact the television adaptation of the eponymous novel by Dan Brown, released in 2009. This book is the 3rd work composing the pentalogy centered on the character of Robert Langdonafter Angels and Demons (2000), and Da Vinci Code (2003). The release of this work precedes that ofInfernos (2013) andOrigin (2017). Otherwise, Angels and Demons, Da Vinci Code and Infernos form for their part a film trilogy directed by Ron Howardwith Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon.

“The famous symbologist from Harvard, Robert Langdon goes to Washington invited by his friend Peter to give a seminar on symbolism in the architecture of the American capital. Upon arriving, the room is empty and Peter has been kidnapped. Contacted by the kidnapper, he will have to solve a series of deadly puzzles to find him. In his quest, He will be helped by Katherine Solomon, Peter’s daughter. The CIA also seizes the case, but Robert does not really know who he can trust anymore and discovers a frightening conspiracy… Robert Langdon takes us on his hunt. A breathless manhunt during which the symbology expert does not hesitate to put his life in danger. Historical, scientific or mythological references punctuate his quest for truth and take us on a journey. a spine-chilling international conspiracy story“, noted M6 in a press release.

The Lost Symbol: Ashley Zukerman succeeds Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon

The role of symbology professor Robert Langdon is played in this series by Australian actor Ashley Zukerman, mainly known for his roles in the series manhattan and The Code, thanks to which he obtained an AACTA Award. He also starred in Succession and Designated Survivor. As a reminder, The Lost Symbolformerly known as The Solomon Key (La Clef de Solomon, editor’s note), was printed in 5 million copies when it was released in 2009. Since the beginning of his writing career, Dan Brown has seen his novels sell at more than 235 million copies, of which more than 84 million just for the Da Vinci Code.