Alicia Silverstone stars as Fiona Sharpe in "Irish Blood."AMC Networks
"Irish Blood," a new series set and filmed in Ireland, has been greenlighted by AMC Networks' international streamer Acorn TV.
"Irish Blood" follows hot-shot Los Angeles divorce lawyer Fiona Sharpe who receives a letter from her estranged father and sets out to uncover the mystery of his disappearance.
Award-winning actress Alicia Silverstone, noted for her lead role in the 1995 film "Clueless," leads the cast and executive produces this layered, compelling drama from writers Aaron Martin, Christina Ray, Mike O’Leary, and John Krizanc.
Production has officially begun on "Irish Blood" in Dublin and surrounding areas of Ireland.
"Irish Blood," a six-part murder mystery (6×60), focuses on Fiona (Silverstone), whose path in life is earmarked by her father, Declan, who seemingly abandoned her and her mother on her tenth birthday.
After years of channeling anger toward him, to the benefit of her litigious clients, a message from her father sends her to Ireland.
There, she learns key truths about her father as well as a family that doesn’t know she exists, and, moreover, that the story of abandonment that has shaped her entire life - was a lie. A lie intended to protect her and her mother from her father’s shady business dealings.
Fiona resolves to uncover the full truth about her father and reconnect with the parent she only thought she knew.
A number of Irish stars join Silverstone in the cast, including Jason O’Mara, Dearbhla Molloy, Simone Kirby, and Ruth Codd. Wendy Crewson and Leonardo Taiwo round out the cast.
Silverstone commented: “'Irish Blood' is the story of a woman discovering herself and confronting her past after traveling abroad unexpectedly.
"I love how unpredictable the storytelling feels and the combination of drama, humor and suspense my character experiences."
"Irish Blood" is executive produced by Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Paul Donovan, Ailish McElmeel, Aaron Martin, Christina Ray, Alicia Silverstone, and Molly McGlynn. Paige Haight and Catherine McGee produce. The series is directed by Molly McGlynn and series writers include Christina Ray, Aaron Martin, Mike O’Leary and John Krizanc.
"Irish Blood" is produced by Shaftesbury and Deadpan Pictures, in association with AMC Studios and with the support of incentives for the Irish Film Industry provided by the government of Ireland, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and Ontario Creates. AMC Studios holds worldwide distribution rights.
Rob Fox, Executive Vice President, Production at AMC Networks, said: “Acorn TV is known for its vast range of compelling mysteries and audiences will not be disappointed by this modern, witty, smart drama that will keep them guessing until the final minute.
"We’re elated to have Alicia on board, her depth and charm add a new layer to ‘Fiona’ in this stunning journey from Aaron, Christina, Mike and John.”
“Christina Ray and Aaron Martin have created an engaging world filled with mystery and messy family dynamics set in Ireland. We are delighted to collaborate again with the talented team at Shaftesbury to bring this series to Acorn/AMC audiences,” said Paul Donovan, Co-Founder, Deadpan.
“We are delighted to be working with the talented director Molly McGlynn on this project,” says Christina Jennings, Shaftesbury Chairman and President. “Our cast, led by Alicia Silverstone, Wendy Crewson and Jason O’Mara should prove to make this a terrific project for AMC/Acorn TV.”