Media holding VGTRK and channel “Russia 1” will soon begin filming the first official remake of one of the most popular TV series of the XXI century.

The main role of an eccentric doctor in the Russian version will be performed by the actor Alexey Serebryakov.

Recall that “Dr. house” received a lot of film and teleprime, including several “Emmy” and “Golden globes”. Premiere of the first series on television took place in 2004. All eight seasons was a huge success with the audience. The series entered the Guinness Book of records – was seen by over 80 million people.

The plot – work and life team of doctors-diagnosticians. Each series – a fascinating, almost detective plot: the villain is a disease, and detectives are doctors trying to establish the diagnosis. The main role of the talented, cynical and witty Dr. house played by British actor Hugh Laurie.

In the Russian version of the protagonist Aleksei Serebryakov.

— For us this is a serious challenge – to create their own version of this famous TV series, – says General Director of TV channel “Russia 1”. — As a rule, neither the professionalism of the producers, no famous actors, no invested funds do not guarantee absolute success when it comes to local remakes. There is always a pair of “secret components” that make the show outstanding, and we know how to make them work”.

Shooting the series will begin in April, and the first season will be aired on the channel “Russia 1” to the end of this year.