Disney+ has revealed its first slate of U.K. scripted shows as it continues its significant push for European productions, and has teamed with award-winning writers such as Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Gentleman Jack) and producers behind shows including Killing Eve.
The three new projects announced Thursday — one Disney-branded and one for its new Star label — includeThe Ballad of Renegade Nell, an adventure series set in the 18th century,written by the multi-BAFTA Award-winning writer Wainwright.
The series follows "swashbuckling highwaywoman" Nell Jackson, who is forced into a life of robbery when she's framed for murder, and is being exec produced byWainwright, Faith Penhale and Will Johnston from the BBC Studios-backed Lookout Point.
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