The Buccaneers (upcoming TV series)
The Buccaneers is an upcoming British period drama television series written by Katherine Jakeways, based on the unfinished novel of the same name by American novelist Edith Wharton, published posthumously in 1938.
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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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| Original network | Apple TV+ |
Premise
The arrival of a group of American women into 1870s London results in a culture clash, with the two differing approaches to tradition. This series was previously adapted for BBC television as a mini-series from 1995.[1]
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 as Laura Testvalley
- Francesca Corney as Jean Hopeleigh
Production
It was announced in June 2022 that Apple TV+ had ordered the series from the Forge Entertainment, with Katherine Jakeways set to write the adaptation and Susanna White attached as lead director. Jakeways and White would also executive produce the series with Beth Willis and George Faber of the Forge Entertainment.
The cast were included in the series order announcement; Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, Imogen Waterhouse and Mia Threapleton would star as the titular Buccaneers.[2] In July, Christina Hendricks, Josh Dylan, Barney Fishwick, Guy Remmers and Matthew Broome were added to the cast.[3][4] Simone Kirby joined the cast in October as the girls' chaperone.[5]
Principal photography for the series began in June 2022 in Scotland. Glasgow also doubled as 1870s New York City. Cast and crew were spotted filming around the Glasgow City Chambers in July.[6]
References
- "The Buccaneers". IMDb.
- Petski, Denise (23 June 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 (18 July 2022). "Christina Hendricks To Star In Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers-Inspired Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- Goldbart, Max (21 July 2022). "Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers- Inspired Drama Series Adds Four More Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- Goldbart, Max (27 October 2022). "His Dark Materials Star Simone Kirby Boards Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers-Inspired Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- Tarnai, Eszter (24 July 2022). "New pictures of Apple drama Debutante set as filming starts on Cochrane Street". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 1 August 2022.