Kenneth Branagh to Star in Paramount+ Scottish Highlands Drama 'Laird'
Kenneth Branagh is set to star in 'Laird,' a new Paramount+ drama series set in the Scottish Highlands, which is being described as a potential replacement for 'Yellowstone'.
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Kenneth Branagh to Star in Paramount+ Drama ‘Laird’ Set in Scottish Highlands
Paramount+ has picked up the drama series “Laird” with Kenneth Branagh attached in the lead role. The series hails from Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth, the co-creators of fellow Paramount+ series “The Agency.” Jez is also the co-creator and showrunner of Paramount+’s “Mobland.” The logline for the show describes it as “an epic family saga […]
By Joseph Otterson
Read full article →Paramount+ Orders Scottish Highland Family Saga ‘Laird’ With Kenneth Branagh
The story follows a landowner, the Laird of Castle Drummoch, who challenges an American billionaire with ambitions to buy up the glens.
By Katie Kilkenny
Read full article →Kenneth Branagh Stars In Scottish Highland Drama ‘Laird’ Ordered By Paramount+ From Jez Butterworth & 101 Studios
Paramount+ has greenlighted a third series from Jez Butterworth and 101 Studios, the team behind the streamer’s MobLand and The Agency. Titled The Lair, it stars Kenneth Branagh (Mayday, Oppenheimer) who also executive produces. The Laird was created by Jez Butterworth and his brother, fellow writer John-Henry Butterworth, who co-created together The Agency, as well […]
By Nellie Andreeva
Read full article →Paramount+ Finds Yellowstone Replacement With Scotland-Set Kenneth Branagh Series
Paramount+ has relied on Taylor Sheridan to create several shows, but now the streamer is working on a Scotland-set series similar to Yellowstone.
By Jeff Dodge
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