Series synopsis
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is an American action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on CBS on December 2, 2001. It ended on December 3, 2001. It was created by Brian Henson. It stars Matthew Modine, Vanessa Redgrave, Mia Sara and Daryl Hannah.
Wealthy developer Jack Robinson is stunned when a gigantic human skeleton is discovered on his building site. According to a mysterious woman, it is part of a curse that has dogged his family for years. To lift the jinx placed upon him, Jack will need to visit the land in the sky - by climbing up a very tall beanstalk.
Premise
Wealthy developer Jack Robinson is stunned when a gigantic human skeleton is discovered on his building site. According to a mysterious woman, it is part of a curse that has dogged his family for years. To lift the jinx placed upon him, Jack will need to visit the land in the sky - by climbing up a very tall beanstalk.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matthew Modine as Jack Robinson
- Vanessa Redgrave as Countess Wilhelmina
- Mia Sara as Ondine
- Daryl Hannah as Thespee
- Jon Voight as Siggy
- Richard Attenborough as Magog
- Bill Barretta as Thunderdell
- Honor Blackman as Jules
Supporting cast
- Jim Carter as Odin - Member of the Great Council of Mac Slec
- James Corden as Bran - Thunderdell's Son
- JJ Feild as Young Jack
- Jonathan Hyde as Dussan
- Anton Lesser as Vidas Merlinis
- Julia McKenzie as Jack's Mum
Guest cast
- Clare Angelini Heather as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Nicholas Beveney as Cernos
- Roger Blake as Giant Thor
- Mel Cobb as Journalist
- Frank Baker as Forensic Doctor
- Josh Cole as Operator #1
- Richard Cubison as Curious Patron
- Glen Davies as Construction Worker #1
- Leo Dolan as Construction Foreman
- Tom Ellis as Bigger Boy #1
- Fraser Flintham as Bigger Boy #2
- Oliver Ford Davies as Dr. Newman
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | December 2, 2001 | December 3, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Wealthy businessman Jack Robinson is building a new casino on the site of the family castle in England when the builders discover the skeleton of a giant human being. He learns that he is related to the Jack who climbed the beanstalk. |
December 2, 2001 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Jack climbs the beanstalk to the giant world to face punishment for his ancestor's crimes. When he returns to Earth, he discovers that seven years have passed. |
December 3, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 2, 2001 |
| Last aired | December 3, 2001 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday |