Masterpiece's First Image From 'Tom Jones' Introduces Its Central Couple

Filming for Tom Jones is officially underway in Ireland, and the first image from the series has already hit our shores. Based on Henry Fielding's The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling, one of the first modern novels ever printed, the coming of age story follows the titular Jones as he attempts to find love despite his lestatus. The story was already turned into a popular movie, entitled Tom Jones, which starred Albert Finney as the main character, and was famous for its risque and ribald scenes back in the 1960s. Masterpiece's updated take, by the look of it, intends to be a bit of a sweeter romp.

The new adaptation was initially announced in September of this year and is headlined by a pair of relative unknowns. Solly McLeod, best known for his turn in The Rising, will play leading man Tom. Sophie Wilde (You Don't Know Me) is the love of his life and the series' heroine, Sophia Western. A robust set of co-stars will support them, led by Pearl Mackie (Doctor Who) and Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso). Mackie plays Sophie's loyal maid Honour, while Waddingham will portray Sophia's not-to-be-trusted friend, Lady Bellaston, who does everything she can to come between the central couple.

Check out the first image, which Masterpiece tweeted out, featuring Tom and Sophia in a garden to die for.