Emmy nominated actress Cristina Hendricks (Mad Men, Good girls) will star in the series adaptation of the latest unfinished novel by author Edith Wharton, The buccaneers. Also featured is the Apple TV + drama series Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Tota, Aubri Ibrag, Imogene Waterhouse And Mia Threapleton. The script for the series was adapted from Katherine Jakewaywho wrote and acted The Tracey Ullman Show, and is directed by Desolate house And Kill generation helmsman Susanna Bianca.
In the yet to be titled series, “Hendricks’ Mrs. St. George is the mother of the buccaneers Nan and Jinny, played by Froseth and Waterhouse respectively. As a girl she was the prom beauty herself, before even dreaming of having money. Then, when her husband took gold on Wall Street, she found herself rich beyond her wildest dreams, but in real danger of being the kind of social climbing outsider that confused her. Above all, she wants her daughters are happy, but they will soon discover that marriage may not be the key to that happiness for any of them. “
“The series focuses on girls with money, men with power, new money and old secrets. A group of fun-loving young American girls explode into the 1870s London season, sparking an Anglo-American culture clash as stiff upper lip land is infiltrated with a refreshing contempt for centuries of tradition. Sent to secure husbands and titles, buccaneers’ hearts are focused on so much more, and saying “I do” is just the beginning. “
Production of the series is currently underway in Scotland.
via: Deadline
by Jessica Fisher
Source: Geek Tyrant
