John’s works have been adapted to the screen time and time again over the years (Image: Getty Images)
John Le Carré has had many of his hit novels adapted for the . However, the author has shared which films and series turned out to be his favourites.
While the 2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy film earned critical acclaim, it surprisingly didn’t make the cut when Le Carré named his four favourite of his books. The and shows he chose, as reported by , best capture his writing, from the quiet tension of betrayal to the themes of loyalty and trust.
John is known for his famous spy novels (Image: Getty Images)
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The Night Manager (2016 miniseries)
The miniseries adaptation of The Night Manager is one of the late author’s favourite adaptations.
While the book was published in 1993, this series came out 23 years later in 2016.
It won three Golden Globe Awards and starred Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman.
Le Carré said: “I loved Hugh Laurie’s performance particularly — Tom Hiddleston’s performance, Tom Hollander’s performance and the beautiful Elizabeth Debicki too. I thought that was a beautiful product.”
The film adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy didn’t make the list as one of John’s favourites (Image: Getty Images)
The Constant Gardener (2006 film)
This film, directed by Fernando Meirelles, became widely acclaimed and even won an Oscar.
Rachel Weisz took home the Oscar for best performance by an actress in a supporting role.
Speaking of the , Le Carré said: “I have a great affection for The Constant Gardener because it was actually a film and a book which I can truly say did good.”
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979 miniseries)
While the of this novel didn’t make Le Carre’s top picks, he was reportedly a fan of the 1979 miniseries.
Here, Alec Guinness plays master spy George Smiley. For his performance, he brought home a BAFTA TV Award and Broadcasting Press Guild Award.
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965 film)
This is based on one of Le Carre’s bestsellers and it was nominated for two Oscars.
Speaking of Richard Burton, Le Carré said: “I think Burton’s performance was magnificent. I think the direction was wonderful. Claire Bloom, absolutely super. Oskar Werner, again, magic.”