# Bill Nighy, Gemma Arterton, Nell Tiger Free Join PBS/BBC 'Portrait of a Lady'

Bill Nighy, Gemma Arterton, and Nell Tiger Free have been cast in a new PBS and BBC adaptation of Henry James' classic novel 'The Portrait of a Lady'. The project brings together notable British talent for a television version of the story about a young American woman's complex journey in Europe. This adaptation highlights continued interest in literary classics and major network collaboration.

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/bill-nighy-gemma-arterton-nell-tiger-free-the-portrait-of-a-lady-1236816416/) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000