Renegade Nell: Release date, cast, trailer and latest news
Acclaimed screenwriter Sally Wainwright takes us on a swashbuckling adventure.
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Sally Wainwright's fantasy drama Renegade Nell is now mere weeks away, with Disney Plus recently confirming its release date in an action-packed teaser trailer.
The series stars Derry Girls alum Louisa Harland in the title role, playing a woman who unexpectedly becomes a notorious outlaw after being framed for murder and chosen for "protection" by a mystical spirit.
That would be the fairy-esque Billy Blind (Ted Lasso's Nick Mohammed), who appears to possess Nell whenever she finds herself in a tough situation, giving her the ability to ruthlessly fight her way out.
However, that only leads to more attention and fury from Nell's nemesis, the Earl of Poynton (Trigger Point's Adrian Lester), who is keen to see her brought down.
Previously titled The Ballad of Renegade Nell, the full series, penned by Happy Valley's Sally Wainwright, is coming to Disney Plus very soon. Here's everything you need to know, including first look images and that breathtaking teaser trailer.
Renegade Nell release date
Renegade Nell will be available to stream on Disney Plus from Friday 29th March 2024. All episodes will be available at once in a bingeable box set, as opposed to following a weekly release schedule.
The fantasy drama was filmed over a period of nine months, starting in July 2022, with production taking place in various locations in the UK – including Oxford, England.
The show was initially titled 'The Ballad of Renegade Nell', before the abbreviated name was unveiled in November alongside a slew of first look images.
Renegade Nell cast: Who stars in the Disney Plus series?
The full cast of Renegade Nell is below:
- Louisa Harland as Nell Jackson
- Joely Richardson as Lady Eularia Moggerhanger
- Adrian Lester as Earl of Poynton
- Nick Mohammed as Billy Blind
- Craig Parkinson as Sam Jackson, Nell's father
- Florence Keen as George Jackson, Nell's sister
- Frank Dillane as Charles Devereux
- Alice Kremelberg as Sofia Wilmo
- Jake Dunn as Thomas Jackson
- Pip Torrens as Lord Blancheford
- Bo Bragason as Roxy Jackson, Nell's sister
- Enyi Okoronkwo as Rasselas
As you would expect from a Sally Wainwright production, Renegade Nell has a stellar cast led by Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) in the title role of an infamous highwaywoman operating in 18th century England.
Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso) co-stars as Nell's "plucky but prickly" fairy friend Billy Blind, who appears to "possess" her during the show's action sequences, which is largely what has caused her sudden notoriety.
Meanwhile, Adrian Lester (Trigger Point) plays the Earl of Poynton, Nell's arch-nemesis, who is described as a "master manipulator".
Alice Kremelberg (The Sinner) will portray the widowed Sofia Wilmot, who joins the Earl's treacherous side as she seeks to find independence at any and all cost.
Meanwhile, Frank Dillane (The Essex Serpent) has been cast as charming rogue Charles Devereux, with Joely Richardson (The Sandman) stepping into the role of eccentric newspaper magnate Lady Eularia Moggerhanger.
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Newcomers Bo Bragason and Florence Keen make their screen debut here, portraying Nell's younger sisters, with Line of Duty alum Craig Parkinson as their kind-hearted father.
Lastly, Pip Torrens (The Crown) appears as Lord Blancheford and Jake Dunn (The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself) as Thomas Blancheford – father and brother to Sofia – while Enyi Okoronkwo (The Lazarus Project) plays spirited stable boy Rasselas.
What is the plot of Renegade Nell?
The series follows "a quick-witted and courageous young woman who finds herself framed for murder and unexpectedly becomes the most notorious highwaywoman in 18th Century England", according to the synopsis from Disney.
Over time, she discovers that there's a dangerous reason why she has ended up on the wrong side of the law, which could have something to do with the scheming Earl of Poynton – her chief adversary.
Star Adrian Lester recently described it as something "very different" for the Happy Valley writer.
He said: "It is really good fun. It’s very different for Sally Wainwright.
"She’s put political intrigue, sprites, magic, lots of fighting, highway robbery, and Regency England in a big pot, gave it a stir and out came an amazing idea. It is really good writing and I have a really good time being bad."
Renegade Nell trailer
Yes! The first teaser trailer for Renegade Nell is now available to watch, introducing Harland's titular outlaw and Mohammed's mysterious Billy Blind.
Watch it now:
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
