Bridgerton fans urged to watch new Netflix period drama based on beloved classic novel
Based on a beloved classic novel, the Netflix series is set to be a must-watch for fans of period dramas like Bridgerton and The Gilded Age.
Netflix has announced the stellar cast for a fresh take on a renowned literary masterpiece. The Age of Innocence, drawing from legendary writer Edith Wharton's 1920 novel of the same title, tells a story of forbidden romance set against the backdrop of New York's Gilded Age.
Viewers who adore series such as Bridgerton on Netflix, or HBO's The Gilded Age for that matter, will be eager to catch this forthcoming costume drama centred around a steamy will-they-won't-they romance.
The fresh limited series from showrunner Emma Frost and helmed by Shannon Murphy boasts numerous recognisable faces, featuring performers from hit programmes including All Creatures Great and Small, The Witcher and Downton Abbey.
The remarkable ensemble also includes talent from the likes of Death in Paradise, The Buccaneers and Daisy Jones and The Six.
Who is in the cast of The Age of Innocence?
The Witcher's Ben Radcliffe is poised to headline The Age of Innocence's cast, taking on the role of "dashing society gentleman" Newland Archer.
Simultaneously, Camila Morrone from Daisy Jones and The Six is set to portray "scandal-struck divorcee" Ellen Olenska, reports the Express.
The Buccaneers star Kristine Froseth has secured the part of "Archer's sweet fiancée" May Welland, whilst Hollywood icon Margo Martindale will take on Mrs. Manson-Mingott.
Fiona Glascott, whom audiences may know from Death in Paradise alongside films such as Brooklyn and the Fantastic Beasts trilogy, is set to portray May's mother Augusta Welland.
Downton Abbey's Michael Cochrane, known for his roles in The Saint and The Iron Lady, will be seen as Henry van der Luyden, a descendant of British royalty, in the upcoming series.
Fans of All Creatures Great and Small will be delighted to see Anna Madeley, who played Audrey Hall, stepping into the shoes of Aunt Medora, Ellen's vivacious, unprincipled aunt and former guardian.
The star-studded cast also includes Emma Shipp, Belinda Bromilow, Hayley Mills, Ryan Morgan, Kel Matsena, Lucia Balordi, Steven Pacey, Will Tudor, Elly Roberts, Jack Cutmore-Scott and John Light.
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What is The Age of Innocence about?
The Age of Innocence, inspired by Edith Wharton's celebrated novel, is a love story set in 19th-century New York City.
Wharton's original novel made waves when it was first published, with the author becoming the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1920.
Classic romantic elements such as love triangles, forbidden love and the timeless will-they-won't-they scenario are central to the plot.
Netflix's Tudum reveals that the period drama will delve into themes of "freedom, duty, identity, and love in all its forms".
The synopsis states: "The new take promises to be true to Wharton's novel but will speak to a new generation as it traverses the ballrooms and bedrooms of its young characters, asking what is love - and what is lust. And should we ultimately be driven by our heads, or by our hearts?"
Netflix has yet to announce a release date for The Age of Innocence.