The Buccaneers (2023 TV series)
The Buccaneers | |
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Genre | Period drama |
Based on | The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton |
Written by | Katherine Jakeways |
Directed by | Susanna White |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
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Production company | The Forge Entertainment |
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Network | Apple TV+ |
The Buccaneers is an upcoming period drama television series based on the novel of the same name by Edith Wharton.
Premise
The arrival of a group of American women into 1870s London results in a culture clash, with the two differing approaches to tradition.
Cast
- Kristine Froseth as Nan St. George
- Alisha Boe as Conchita Closson
- Josie Totah as Mabel Elmsworth
- Aubri Ibrag as Lizzy Elmsworth
- Imogen Waterhouse as Jinny St. George
- Mia Threapleton as Honoria Marable
- Christina Hendricks as Mrs. St. George
- Josh Dylan as Lord Richard Marable
- Barney Fishwick as Lord James Seadown
- Guy Remmers as Theo, The Duke of Tintagel
- Matthew Broome as Guy Thwarte
- Simone Kirby
Production
It was announced in June 2022 that Apple TV+ had ordered the series, with Katherine Jakeways set to write the adaptation, and Susanna White directing. Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, Imogen Waterhouse and Mia Threapleton were cast as the titular Buccaneers.[1] In July, Christina Hendricks, Josh Dylan, Barney Fishwick, Guy Remmers and Matthew Broome were added to the cast.[2][3] Simone Kirby would join the cast in October.[4]
Production for the series began by July 2022 in Scotland, with Glasgow being used to also double as 1870s New York City.[5]
References
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 23, 2022). "Apple TV+ Orders The Buccaneers-Inspired Drama Series; Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah Among Lead Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ White, Peter (July 18, 2022). "Christina Hendricks To Star In Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers-Inspired Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (July 21, 2022). "Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers- Inspired Drama Series Adds Four More Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (October 27, 2022). "His Dark Materials Star Simone Kirby Boards Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers-Inspired Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ Tarnai, Eszter (July 24, 2022). "New pictures of Apple drama Debutante set as filming starts on Cochrane Street". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 1 August 2022.