Channel 4 has announced that Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction, The Wife) will star in a new six-part drama ‘Maud’ (w/t), developed and produced by Playground for Sony Pictures Television. The series is adapted from Helene Tursten’s acclaimed short story collections An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed, and written by Nina Raine and Moses Raine (Donkey Heart).
Close will play Maud Oldcastle, a hilariously brusque, cantankerous and ruthless older woman… and those are her nice qualities. She’s also a killer with a tortured past. Determined to break free from a lifetime spent caring for her sister, Maud sets out to claim a long-overdue second act, but a suspicious detective and an unrelenting youth-obsessed world may soon find out just how far she will go to protect her freedom.
Speaking about the project, Close said:
“I am honoured to be working with Channel 4, Sony and Playground to bring this highly original series to life. Nina and Moses Raine are deliciously brilliant writers and Maud Oldcastle is not like any character I have played before. I am thrilled to be a part of such a stellar team.”
Gwawr Lloyd, Acting Head of Drama, Channel 4, added:
“Maud is a deliciously dark and daring drama and the amazing Glenn Close will bring a thrilling complexity to the role. We’re delighted to be working with Nina, Moses, Playground and Sony Pictures Television to bring this unique character to life and we can’t wait for audiences to meet Maud Oldcastle.”
Scott Huff, Joint Managing Director of Playground, described the project as:
“precisely the kind of bold, character-focused drama we’re passionate about creating. Having the extraordinary Glenn Close join us to embody this remarkable character is a dream come true. Nina and Moses Raine have written a distinctive crime drama that explores modern themes with razor-sharp wit and insight.”
Katherine Pope, President of Sony Pictures Television, also praised the drama:
“Maud is a series that perfectly depicts our commitment to distinctive and character-driven storytelling. Glenn Close’s unparalleled talent brings extraordinary depth to this complex and captivating character, while Nina and Moses have crafted a wickedly intelligent script that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.”
‘Maud’ was commissioned for Channel 4 by Gwawr Lloyd and Rebecca Holdsworth. Executive producers are Scott Huff and Colin Callender for Playground alongside Glenn Close, Nina Raine and Moses Raine, with Morenike Williams serving as series producer. Filming is set to take place in London later this year, with further details to be announced.
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