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Bridgerton fans will soon have a new period drama that they can binge on, The Buccaneers. Scheduled to premiere on November 8, 2023, on Apple TV+, the series will explore 1870s London, wherein the arrival of some spirited young American women results in a culture clash. From the trailer, it seems like the much-anticipated series will have a good mix of drama and romance, with a healthy dose of witty humor.
Period dramas have done very well with audiences in the past few years, and many of them have amassed fans around the globe. Creators of the upcoming series, The Buccaneers, are hoping that its intriguing premise and promising star cast will appeal to fans of the genre. The series will have eight episodes in total, which makes it ideal for a weekend binge.
Since it looks like Bridgerton fans have a long wait till the release of season 3, they can check out The Buccaneers to get their dose of historical drama in the meantime.
5 facts about The Buccaneers that fans of period drams will find fascinating
1) The Buccaneers is an adaptation of an unfinished novel
The upcoming series is an adaptation of an unfinished novel written by Edith Wharton. The first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, Wharton is a well-known name in the literary world. Bookworks would already be acquainted with some of her more notable works, such as The Age of Innocence (1920), The House of Mirth (1905), and more.
The talented author's last book, The Buccaneers, remained unfinished as she passed in 1937. The same was published in 1938 posthumously. Eventually, Marion Mainwaring finished the novel in 1993.
2) This is an earlier adaptation of The Buccaneers
The upcoming series is not the only adaptation of Edith Wharton's last novel. Screenwriter Maggie Wadey adapted the book into a screenplay for a TV show that was released in 1995. Given that Wadey wrote the ending for the show, it was different from Mainwaring's version.
Unfortunately, the show received a lot of criticism from viewers and fans of Wharton's works. Critics felt that the screenplay deviated from Wharton's style of storytelling and that it was more attuned to the mainstream style that is common in Hollywood. Fans hope that the upcoming series will not be disappointing like its predecessor.
3) Susanna White acting as lead director
Star Wars fans will be familiar with Susanna White's work as she directed three episodes of Andor (2022). Not only that, the award-winning filmmaker has worked on plenty of notable projects in the past, including Jane Eyre (2006), Boardwalk Empire (2011), and Generation Kill (2008).
Fans of the genre will breathe a little easier with White on the team, as her experience can be advantageous for The Buccaneers. Also, it does help that she has worked on adaptations before, so she will have a good idea of how to stay true to Wharton's vision while also creating a compelling cinematic experience that viewers will find entertaining.
4) Christina Hendricks is in a prominent role
The Buccaneers has an eclectic cast with many familiar names. However, the one that fans will be most excited about is Christina Hendricks. The talented actor first made a mark with her standout role as Joan Harris in the hit show Mad Men. In the upcoming show, the award-winning actor will be donning the role of Mrs. St. George.
In addition to Hendricks, the audience should also keep an eye out for Kristine Froseth, who has received praise for her roles in The Society and Looking for Alaska, and Alisha Boe, who made a mark with her role in 13 Reasons Why.
5) Filmed in Madrid and Scotland
Historical dramas can always benefit from beautiful locations, which is why show creators make extra effort when it comes to location scouting. After all, good locations can help set the mood of the whole show.
Principal photography for The Buccaneers started back in 2022 in Madrid. And then the series was shot in Scotland. According to reports, the cast and crew were spotted in Glasglow shooting for the upcoming series.
Given how Edith Wharton is a celebrated author, viewers who enjoy adaptations will certainly be looking forward to seeing how the show creators give their own spin to The Buccaneers.
