The magic ofRenegade Nellis headed toDisney+. Today, at the Television Critics Association (TCA) Winter Press Tour in Los Angeles, the streaming service announced that the new original series,Renegade Nell, will premiere on Friday, March 29. All eight episodes will drop at the same time, so fans can binge-watch all of Season 1. Check out the short synopsis forRenegade Nellbelow (via a press release):
“Nell Jackson, a quick-witted and courageous young woman, finds herself framed for murder and unexpectedly becomes the most notorious outlaw in 18th-century England. But when a magical spirit called Billy Blind appears, Nell realizes her destiny is bigger than she ever imagined.”
The action/adventure was created by its writer, Sally Wainwright. Most recently, Wainwright has been wearing a number of hats (creator/writer/producer/director) on the television crime drama,Happy Valley. But Wainwright’s most prolific work remains as a writer on the TV show,Coronation Street.
Renegade Nell Drops on March 29
Ben Taylor (Cuckoo, Catastrophe,Sex Education) serves as the lead director ofRenegade Nell. Meanwhile, the titular role, aka Nell Jackson, was won by actress Louisa Harland, whoseLove/Haterelationship as Kayleigh began during Season 2 of the crime drama back in 2011. Harland is arguably most well-known for portraying Orla McCool on the teenage sitcom,Derry Girls.
Joining Harland inRenegade Nellare actors Frank Dillane, Alice Kremelberg, Ényì Okoronkwo, Jake Dunn, Bo Bragason, Florence Keen and Nick Mohammed.Joely Richardson ofThe Tudors,The Girl with the Dragon TattooandNip/Tuckfame also appears on the Disney+ series as Lady Eularia Moggerhangar.
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Stream and binge-watch all eight episodes ofRenegade Nellbeginning Friday, March 29, on Disney+.
