J. L. BELL is a Massachusetts writer who specializes in (among other things) the start of the American Revolution in and around Boston. He is particularly interested in the experiences of children in 1765-75. He has published scholarly papers and popular articles for both children and adults. He was consultant for an episode of History Detectives, and contributed to a display at Minute Man National Historic Park.

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Sunday, December 17, 2006

Casting HBO's John Adams Miniseries

IMDB.com indicates that Laura Linney has been cast as Abigail Adams opposite Paul Giamatti in the HBO adaptation of David McCullough’s biography of John Adams, now in preproduction.

But what about the rest of the Boston Whig crowd, not to mention the Continental Congress?

For example, for the part of John Hancock, may I suggest Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays?

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