1 of 5 | Kenneth Branagh, seen at the April premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in New York City, will star in “Laird.” File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Paramount+ announced Wednesday it has greenlit the series Laird. Kenneth Branagh will star and executive produce.
Branagh will play the Laird of Castle Drummoch, a modern landowner in the Scottish Highlands fighting off an American billionaire. The “epic family saga” promises “family feuds, buried secrets and star-crossed romances.”
Jez and John-Henry Butterworth and Georgia Lee created Laird. Joe Wright will direct the pilot and all four are among executive producers.
Paramount+ also streams Taylor Sheridan’s dramas Dutton Ranch, Landman and The Madison depicting similar familial dramas in American cities.
The streaming service will premiere Laird globally. No production date or premiere date was announced.
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Kenneth Branagh, who hails from Northern Ireland, told fans at his ceremony, “This would be an amazing gift for any fan of the movies and it is a cosmic treat for me.” | License Photo
