The new series Renegade Nell follows the story of a shrewd and courageous young woman who unexpectedly becomes the most famous outlaw of 18th century England.
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Disney+ has released the official trailer for Renegade Nell, the new original series written and created by BAFTA award-winning screenwriter Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley) and directed by director Ben Taylor (Sex Education). Consisting of eight episodes, the show will debut on the platform with all the episodes on March 29th.
Plot and trailer of Renegade Nell
Nell Jackson, a shrewd and courageous young woman, finds herself framed for a murder and unexpectedly becomes the most famous outlaw of 18th century England. But when a magical spirit called Billy Blind appears, Nell realizes that her destiny is greater than she ever imagined. Nell – Forsaken stars Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) in the lead role of Nell Jackson, with Frank Dillane as Charles Devereux, Alice Kremelberg as Sofia Wilmot, Ényì Okoronkwo as Rasselas, Jake Dunn as Thomas Blancheford, Bo Bragason as Roxy Trotter, Florence Keen as George Trotter; Nick Mohammed is Billy Blind, Joely Richardson plays Lady Eularia Moggerhangar and Adrian Lester Robert Hennessey, Earl of Poynton. Additionally, Pip Torrens plays Lord Blancheford and Craig Parkinson is Sam Trotter.
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 the episodes. Jon Jennings is a producer on the series and Stella Merz is a producer.
