Ten years after first playing the part on audio, Alexander Vlahos takes his immortal portrayal of Dorian Gray to the screen
The Confessions of Dorian Gray: Before Your Eyes, written by Scott Handcock, premieres on 27 October 2022, exclusively at the Big Finish YouTube channel. The 10-minute short film marks a decade of the acclaimed audio series, The Confessions of Dorian Gray, which began in 2012 and imagines a world where Dorian Gray was real and his friendship with Oscar Wilde spawned the notorious novel. We’ve reviewed many of these releases here on Cultbox, most recently the free release Isolation.
Outlander and Sanditon actor Alexander Vlahos stars in the lead role alongside Georgia Amodu Curtis (as Jada), with Timothy Blore and David O’Mahony. Vlahos had this to say:
“Dorian’s finally breaking through the shackles of audio! In terms of the work I’ve done in my career, playing Dorian Gray has been the proudest I’ve ever been. The writing is such a joy and it’s a part I’ve absolutely fallen in love with. Every time I get a script, I’m so thrilled to see where we take him. I’m really grateful that everyone at Big Finish has given us this opportunity.”
The 10-year celebration continues with an hour-long audio adventure, The Confessions of Dorian Gray: The Anniversary, also due for release on 27 October 2022. This special audio release is available to pre-order as a limited-edition vinyl LP (+ download for just £17.99), which includes an exclusive art print signed by Alexander Vlahos. A download-only version is also available to pre-order for just £8.99.
The Anniversary features bonus download content including: behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and crew; a suite of incidental music; and an additional short story – Gray Matters – read by Vlahos. All the above prices include the special pre-order discount and are subject to change after general release.