Disney+ debuts a new series called “Renegade Nell” on Friday, March 29th, and here’s what you need to know about it.
The Details
Nell Jackson (played by Louisa Harland), is a quick-witted and courageous young woman who 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, and she must confront a plot against the Queen of England.
“Renegade Nell” also stars Frank Dillane (“Fear the Walking Dead”) as Nell’s fickle friend and sometime adversary Charles Devereux, a charming rogue with a dangerous, villainous alter ego. Adrian Lester (“Mary Queen of Scots”) plays the Earl of Poynton, a master political schemer and manipulator who joins forces against Nell with Sofia Wilmot, played by Alice Kremelberg (“The Sinner”), a young widow who wants power and independence at any cost.
Joely Richardson (“Nip/Tuck”) plays eccentric newspaper magnate Lady Eularia Moggerhanger, whilst Pip Torrens (“The Crown”) appears as Lord Blancheford – the father of Sofia and her feckless, bullying brother Thomas, who is played by Jake Dunn (“Half Bad”). Ényì Okoronkwo (“The Lazarus Project”) also stars as Rasselas, a spirited stable boy who joins Nell and her sisters on the run in his own bid for freedom, with newcomers Bo Bragason and Florence Keen as Nell’s two younger sisters Roxy and George, and Craig Parkinson (“Black Mirror: Bandersnatch”) as Nell’s kind-hearted father Sam.
The eight-part Disney+ original series is written and created by BAFTA-award-winning writer Sally Wainwright (“Happy Valley”) with lead director Ben Taylor (“Sex Education”).
“Renegade Nell” is produced by Lookout Point. Executive Producers are Sally Wainwright, Ben Taylor, Faith Penhale, Will Johnston and Louise Mutter for Lookout Point, and Johanna Devereaux for Disney+. Amanda Brotchie (“Gentleman Jack”) and MJ Delaney (“Ted Lasso”) also direct episodes. Jon Jennings is Series Producer and Stella Merz is Producer.
The Trailer
Here is your first look at “Renegade Nell” and the adventures she finds herself in: