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12 Feb 2024, 16:38
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Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure with a dash of magic!
If you're still recovering from the gripping drama of Happy Valley, here's some news to reignite your excitement – Sally Wainwright, the genius behind your favourite BBC show, is back with another masterpiece!
Brace yourself for Renegade Nell, an eight-part series set to hit Disney+ very soon.
With an incredible cast and a plot that promises a mix of swashbuckling adventure and magic, this is one show you won't want to miss.
Derry Girls star Louisa Harland takes the lead as Nell, a quick-witted and courageous young woman framed for murder, unexpectedly becoming the most notorious outlaw in 18th-century England.
But that's not all – get ready for a touch of enchantment, as a magical spirit named Billy Blind appears, revealing that Nell's destiny is bigger than she ever imagined.
The cast is a powerhouse of talent, featuring Frank Dillane as Charles Devereux, Alice Kremelberg as Sofia Wilmot, Ényì Okoronkwo as Rasselas, and Ted Lasso's Nick Mohammed as the mystical Billy Blind. But that's not the only treat for fans of British TV – Line of Duty's very own Craig Parkinson joins the stellar ensemble as Sam Trotter.
In an interview with The Guardian, Sally Wainwright waxed lyrical about the show's origin, sharing that it began as a play she was writing for an am-dram group in the Cotswolds.
“It’s set in the reign of Queen Anne which is very exciting because, of course, she paid for Blenheim Palace to be built.”
When asked if the hobbyist actors were aware of her successful career as a screenwriter, she cheekily replied: "I don’t think they really noticed what I did for a job. The plays I did were quite good. I think they noticed that the plays were good."
Speaking about Renegade Nell to Disney, Sally expressed her excitement, saying: "I can’t wait to bring swashbuckling highwaywoman Nell Jackson to the screen.
"Nell’s a ball of irreverent, blustering energy, fighting against the privileged gatekeepers of English society in 1705, battling to contain mysterious forces within her and her enemies as she goes on the run with her two sisters."
Faith Penhale, Lookout Point CEO and Executive Producer, added to the anticipation, calling Nell Jackson another instantly iconic female lead.
She praised Sally's ability to blend history and magic, creating an utterly original and endlessly entertaining world.
In her own words, she said: “In Nell Jackson Sally has conjured up yet another instantly iconic female lead. Her wit, warmth and boundless capacity for the invention will make our journey through Nell’s riotous imagined life a very special ride indeed and viewers of all ages around the world will love the way Sally blends history and magic to create an utterly original, endlessly entertaining world."
With Disney+ as the platform, Renegade Nell is gearing up to be a special ride for viewers of all ages worldwide.
So, fasten your seatbelts – the highway woman is coming, and it's going to be a thrilling adventure!
Disney+ has announced that Renegade Nell will get a 29th March premiere.
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