Netflix has found their lead actress for The Abandonsthe upcoming western series from Kurt Sutter, the creator of Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014). None other than Game of Thrones star Lena Headey has been roped into the job.
Powerful Fiona
Most will know Headey as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. In The Abandons, she takes on the role of Fiona, a woman described as “a strong, pious matriarch who, unable to bear children of her own, took in four orphans to create her own family. Driven by a higher purpose – and a strong-willed Irish temperament – her faith and love for her family trump all.”
Oregon, 1850. A corrupt force of wealth and power try to drive a group of diverse families off their land.
19th century
The new series, a western, revolves around a group of diverse families and is set in 1850s Oregon as a corrupt force of wealth and power try to drive them off their land. The individuals, living on the fringes of society, unite their tribes to fight back. In this bloody trial, ‘justice’ is stretched beyond the boundaries of the law.
Release date The Abandons on Netflix
Netflix has ordered ten episodes, with Kurt Sutter at the helm as series creator and executive producer. It is not yet known when the recordings will start. A release date is still not forthcoming. To stay informed? Create an account on our website, add The Abandons to your watchlist and stay informed about a release date.
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