The Abandons | |
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Created by | Kurt Sutter |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Production company | Sutter Ink |
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Network | Netflix |
The Abandons is an upcoming American Western- action drama television series created by Kurt Sutter for Netflix. Set in the 1850s, the series centers on the conflicts of several outlaw groups during the Old west period.
In 1850s, Fiona Nolan (Lena Headey), a devout Irish woman who is incapable of conceiving a child, tries to build a family by adopting four orphans believing in higher purpose of her acts. She soon finds herself struggling against European aristocrats claiming possession of her recently acquired home in Oregon.
The idea of The Abandons was conceived by Kurt Sutter some time before the creation of Sons of Anarchy. [1] The settings of the series was inspired around the origins of La Cosa Nostra. [1] [2]
On October 13, 2022, Netflix ordered The Abandons for ten one-hour episodes. [2] [3] [4] Kurt Sutter, the creator of the show, also served as the showrunner and executive producer through his production banner, SutterInk. [3] [5] Alongside Sutter, Emmy Grinwis, Stephen Surjik, and Otto Bathurst were appointed as executive producers during an announcement on March 27, 2023. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] Bathurst and Surjik also served as series directors with the former directing its first episode. [6] [7] [8] [9] The following year on March 1, 2024, Jon Paré joined the production as series executive producer. [11] [12]
On March 27, 2023, Lena Headey was unveiled as the leading character of the series. [6] [8] [10] [13] On June 28, 2023, Gillian Anderson was announced as a part of main cast. [7] [9] [14] Lucas Till, Nick Robinson, Lamar Johnson, Diana Silvers, Aisling Franciosi, and Natalia del Riego were revealed to have joined the main cast on March 1, 2024. [11] [15] Three days later, Clayton Cardenas, long-time collaborator of Sutter, was revealed as a part of the recurring cast. [16] More cast were announced about two weeks later with Patton Oswalt, Sarah Grace White, Michael Ornstein, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Brían F. O’Byrne, Haig Sutherland, Jack Doolan, Jonathan Koensgen, Katelyn Wells, and Marc Menchaca all joining in recurring capacities. [17] Additional casting were announced on April 4, 2024 with Ryan Hurst, Michael Greyeyes, Michiel Huisman, and Toby Hemingway joining the series in recurring roles. [18]
Series filming began in Spring 2024, with Calgary, Alberta as one of its shooting locations. [19] [20] [21] [22] It was revealed on August 9, 2023 that the principal photography were delayed by a year due to ongoing union strikes at that time. [23]
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