Alicia Silverstone to star in ‘Irish Blood’ for Acorn TV

Alicia Silverstone is set to star in the Acorn TV series “Irish Blood,” about a woman seeking to learn more about the father who abandoned her. The show, which is now filming in Dublin, Ireland, will be released in six one-hour episodes for Acorn TV.

Silverstone stars in the series 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.”Along with Silverstone, the cast includes. Wendy Crewson, Jason O’Mara, Dearbhla Molloy, Simone Kirby, Ruth Codd, and Leonardo Taiwo.

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

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.”

Rob Fox, executive vice president of production for AMC Networks, shared: “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. 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.”

Christina Jennings, Shaftesbury chairman and president, shared: “We are delighted to be working with the talented director Molly McGlynn on this project. Our cast, led by Alicia Silverstone, Wendy Crewson and Jason O’Mara should prove to make this a terrific project for AMC/Acorn TV.”

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