Alicia Silverstone to Star in Acorn TV Series ‘Irish Blood’

Alicia Silverstone is set for a lead role in the Acorn TV series “Irish Blood.”

Production on the series is now underway in and around Dublin. It will consist of six one-hour episodes. Along with Silverstone, the cast includes. Wendy Crewson, Jason O’Mara, Dearbhla Molloy, Simone Kirby, Ruth Codd, and Leonardo Taiwo.

“‘Irish Blood’ is the story of a woman discovering herself and confronting her past after traveling abroad unexpectedly,” Silverstone said. “I love how unpredictable the storytelling feels and the combination of drama, humor and suspense my character experiences.”

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Silverstone stars as Fiona Sharpe, described as a “hot-shot Los Angeles divorce lawyer who receives a letter from her estranged father and sets out to uncover the mystery of his disappearance.”

The official series description states that Fiona’s “path in life is earmarked by her father, Declan, who seemingly abandoned her and her mother on her tenth birthday. After years of channelling 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.”

The series hails from writers Aaron Martin, Christina Ray, Mike O’Leary, and John Krizanc. Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Paul Donovan, Ailish McElmeel, Aaron Martin, Christina Ray, Silverstone, and Molly McGlynn executive produce. Paige Haight and Catherine McGee produce. The series is directed by McGlynn.

“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,” added Rob Fox, executive vice president of production for AMC Networks, who oversees original programming for Acorn TV. “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.”

“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.

“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 of Deadpan.

Silverstone is best known for her role in the beloved high school movie “Clueless.” She is also known for films like “The Crush,” “Batman & Robin,” “Y2K,” and “Reptile.” She recently wrapped production on the Yorgos Lanthimos film “Bugonia.” She is repped by UTA, Curtis Brown Group, Untitled Entertainment, and Gang Tyre.

“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.”