Chris Noth, Neve Campbell eye 'Titanic' small

JacobiAn approaching small puts a brand new spin about the Titanics ill-fated voyage. Derek Jacobi has became a member of the cast from the $$ 30 million "Titanic -- Bloodstream and Steel" miniseries, with Chris Noth and Neve Campbell in talks for high-profile parts within the production from Italy's P Angelis. Jacobi, lately observed in "The King's Speech," plays The almighty William Pirrie, chairman of ship builder Harland and Wolff, the organization that built the ill-fated lining. Sources the production team is arranging Noth to experience financier J.P. Morgan, with Campbell like a reporter since the liner's first voyage and also require much deeper causes of standing on board. The Titanic prequel, referred to as "Downton Abbey" meets "Boardwalk Empire," also features Ophelia Lovibond, Billy Carter, Massimo Ghini, Branwell Donaghey, Martin McCann and Kevin Zegers. Story concentrates on creating and building the ship from the class-bound backdrop of Edwardian Belfast, Northern Ireland, where financial demands brought to fatal compromises. Irish helmer Ciaran Donnelly ("The Tudors") starts filming "Titanic -- Bloodstream and Steel" in Serbia now. Small is because of air at about the time of next spring's 100th anniversary from the Titanic's maiden voyage to New You are able to. The 12-parter is co-created with 3 Arts (La), Italian pubcaster RAI, Blighty's Artists Studio, Gaul's Marathon Group, Germany's Tandem Communication, Ireland's Epos Films and Antena 3 in The country. Distribution is handled by Zodiak Privileges. According to a concept by Fabrizio del Noce, the series continues to be composed by Matthew Faulk, Mark Skeet and Stefano Voltaggio. Show is executive created by P Angelis Group prexy Guido P Angelis. Group controlling director Andrea Zoso stated: "This story, never told before, examines the tensions, politics and financial demands involved with building the Titanic. "The ship, which put comfort before safety, was created as a means of hooking up Men and women to America. We now have arranged an worldwide cast that reflects both of these cultures." "Titanic -- Bloodstream and Steel" has presold to RAI and Antena 3. It will likely be open to purchasers at next month's Mipcom sales mart in Cannes. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com