| Renegade Nell | |
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| Screenplay by | Sally Wainwright |
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| Starring | |
| Composers | Oli Julian Nick Foster[1] |
| Country of origin | United Kimgdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
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| Producers |
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| Production company | Lookout Point TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ |
Renegade Nell (formerly The Ballad of Renegade Nell) is an upcoming British historical television series for Disney+. Written by Sally Wainwright, the series is produced by The Lookout Point. The series will star Louisa Harland, Joely Richardson, Adrian Lester, Nick Mohammed and Craig Parkinson.
Synopsis
Nell Jackson (Harland) finds herself framed for murder and becomes a female highwayman in eighteenth-century England.[2] She becomes the most feared highwaywoman in the country. But when a magical spirit called Billy Blind, played by Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso), appears, Nell realises her destiny is bigger than she ever imagined. [3]
Cast
- Louisa Harland as Nell Jackson, a young fugitive
- Joely Richardson as Lady Eularia Moggerhanger, a newspaper magnate
- Adrian Lester as Earl of Poynton
- Nick Mohammed as Billy Blind
- Craig Parkinson as Sam Jackson, Nell's father
- Florence Keen as George Jackson, Nell's sister
- Frank Dillane as Charles Devereux
- Alice Kremelberg as Sofia Wilmot, an ambitious widow
- Jake Dunn as Thomas Jackson
- Pip Torrens as Lord Blancheford
- Bo Bragason as Roxy Jackson, Nell's sister
- Enyi Okoronkwo as Rasselas
Production
In April 2021 it was revealed that Disney+ had acquired the series from British screenwriter Sally Wainwright. Ben Taylor, Amanda Brotchie and MJ Delaney are directing episodes. Faith Penhale, Will Johnston, Louise Mutter and Johanna Deveraux are executive producers. Jon Jennings is series producer and Stella Merz producer.[4]
Casting
In August 2022 Louisa Harland, Nick Mohammed, Joely Richardson, and Adrian Lester were announced as being among the cast for the series.[5]
Filming
Principal photography was reported to have started with a nine-month schedule for the planned eight episodes.[6] [7] Richardson was pictured in costume in Oxford, England in October 2022.[8]
Broadcast
Renegade Nell is expected to stream on Disney+ in Spring 2024.[9][10]
References
- ↑ "Oli Julian & Nick Foster Scoring Disney+'s 'Renegade Nell'". filmmusicreporter.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "Disney+ Sets UK Scripted Projects From Producers Behind 'Killing Eve', 'Gentleman Jack' & 'The Night Manager'". Deadline. 15 April 2021.
- ↑ "Cast revealed for Sally Wainwright's new The Ballad of Renegade Nell on Disney+ featuring Louisa Harland, Joely Richardson and Craig Parkinson". Yorkshire Post.
- ↑ "Disney+ Unveils First U.K. Scripted Slate From 'Happy Valley' Creator, 'Killing Eve' Producers". Hollywood Reporter. 15 April 2021.
- ↑ "Louisa Harland, Nick Mohammed, Joely Richardson, Adrian Lester Board Disney+ Series 'The Ballad of Renegade Nell' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. 26 August 2022.
- ↑ "2022 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates". Screen Daily.
- ↑ "Gentleman Jack producers begin filming Disney+ adventure series". The Knowledge.
- ↑ "Hollywood actor spotted filming new series in Oxford". Oxford Mail.
- ↑ "'The Ballad of Renegade Nell' Adds 'Ted Lasso's Nick Mohammed and 'Derry Girls' Star Louisa Harland". Collider. 26 August 2022.
- ↑ Campbell, Niamh (30 November 2023). "Derry Girls star takes on swashbuckling role in new Disney series". Belfast Telsgraph. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
