Seven actors join Kenneth Branagh in Paramount+ Highland drama Laird
Paramount+ has announced seven more cast members for Laird, a Scottish Highland drama starring Kenneth Branagh and Peter Sarsgaard that is filming in Scotland and London.
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Centre · 2Paramount+ has announced seven more cast members for Laird, its upcoming Scottish Highland drama: Jennifer Ehle, Peter Mullan, Phia Saban, Ruaridh Mollica, Holliday Grainger, Douglas Hodge and Corey Mylchreest. Radio TimesN “Jennifer Ehle, Peter Mullan, Phia Saban, Ruaridh Mollica, Holliday Grainger, Douglas Hodge and Corey Mylchreest have all signed up for the series” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “Grainger will star alongside Jennifer Ehle, Peter Mullan, Phia Saban, Ruaridh Mollica, Douglas Hodge and Corey Mylchreest” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 2They join the previously announced Kenneth Branagh and Peter Sarsgaard. Branagh plays the Laird of Castle Drummoch and is an executive producer, while Sarsgaard plays a shadowy American billionaire intent on buying up the glens. Radio TimesN “leads the cast as the Laird of Castle Drummoch and also executive produces” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “They join the previously announced duo of Kenneth Branagh and Peter Sarsgaard” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 2The series is filming in Scotland and London. It will stream globally and exclusively on Paramount+, and no release date has been announced. Radio TimesN “which is currently filming in Scotland and London” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “A release date is yet to be announced.” Read at Digital Spy ↗
Centre · 2The synopsis describes an epic family saga set in the modern Scottish Highlands, in which a proud Scot defies an American billionaire's land grab, amid family feuds, buried secrets and star-crossed romances. Digital SpyN “Amidst family feuds, buried secrets and star-crossed romances” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Radio TimesN “follows a proud Scot who defies the oligarchical land grab threatening his ancestral territory” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 2Laird is created by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth and Georgia Lee, and produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios. Joe Wright is attached to direct the pilot. Radio TimesN “produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “Joe Wright, best known for Pride Prejudice and Atonement, is attached to direct the pilot episode” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 1The executive producers are Branagh, David C Glasser, the Butterworths, Wright, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Charles Finch and Keith Cox. Radio TimesN “Branagh executive produces alongside David C Glasser, the Butterworths, Joe Wright, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Charles Finch and Keith Cox.” Read at Radio Times ↗
Centre · 2Digital Spy says the new cast members' roles have not yet been announced. Radio Times lists their earlier credits, including Saban in House of the Dragon, Mullan in Ozark and Mylchreest in Queen Charlotte. Digital Spy highlights Grainger's role in The Capture. Digital SpyN “though their roles have yet to be announced”“Best known for playing DCI Rachel Carey in the BBC thriller” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Radio TimesN “Phia Saban plays Helaena Targaryen in House of the Dragon” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals at Paramount+, said the show is about "one man standing his ground against unchecked wealth and power". Digital SpyN “At its heart, Laird is about one man standing his ground against unchecked wealth and power.” Read at Digital Spy ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets treat this as a casting announcement. Radio Times leads with the recognisable credits of the new cast, and Digital Spy leads with Holliday Grainger and The Capture.
- Emphasis
- Radio Times stresses the Yellowstone studio link and the cast's earlier credits. Digital Spy stresses the MobLand creator, Grainger and the Paramount+ executive's quote.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Radio Times has no Paramount+ executive quote and does not say that roles are unannounced. Digital Spy gives no earlier credits for most of the new cast and no release timing beyond 'yet to be announced'.
- Charged language
- “gripping”“epic family saga”“shadowy American billionaire”
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“Seven new names sign up for Paramount+ saga Laird as cameras roll in Scotland.” — Radio Times
“The Capture star Holliday Grainger is among the latest set of actors to join the cast of Laird” — Digital Spy
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What every side reports
- Seven actors have joined Kenneth Branagh and Peter Sarsgaard in Laird.
- Filming is under way in Scotland and London.
- The series will premiere exclusively on Paramount+.
- Joe Wright is attached to direct the pilot.
Paramount organisation
Paramount+ presents Laird as a story of one man standing against unchecked wealth, and says it is excited for audiences to follow the Laird of Castle Drummoch.
“we can't wait for audiences to root for the Laird of Castle Drummoch.” — Digital Spy
Kenneth Branagh person
Branagh leads the series as the Laird of Castle Drummoch and is an executive producer.
“leads the cast as the Laird of Castle Drummoch and also executive produces” — Radio Times
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Celebratory Promotional casting news that highlights the new cast's well-known credits and Branagh's awards.
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The Capture star among new cast announced for "gripping" Scotland-set drama from MobLand boss
Celebratory Casting news led by Grainger, with the Paramount+ executive's statement and a note that roles and release date are not yet announced.
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- 16 Oct 10:54 First Radio TimesN House of the Dragon and Ozark stars join Kenneth Branagh in new Scottish Highland drama from Yellowstone creator
- 17 Oct 08:00 +21h 6m Digital SpyN The Capture star among new cast announced for "gripping" Scotland-set drama from MobLand boss
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