Acorn TV has announced the commissioning of ‘Irish Blood,’ a new murder mystery drama series headlined by Alicia Silverstone. Multi-award winner Silverstone, known for her roles in ‘Clueless,’ ‘Bugonia,’ and ‘Reptile,’ will lead the cast and serve as an executive producer. She will play Fiona Sharpe, a Los Angeles divorce lawyer who embarks on a journey to uncover the mystery surrounding her estranged father’s disappearance.
The story revolves around Fiona’s quest in Ireland after receiving a message from her father, Declan, who she believed had abandoned her and her mother on her tenth birthday. As Fiona digs deeper, she discovers truths about her father and a family unaware of her existence. She learns that the story of her abandonment was a lie intended to protect her and her mother from her father’s illicit dealings. This revelation prompts Fiona to seek the complete truth about her father and reconnect with him.
Silverstone shared her thoughts on the series, saying, “Irish Blood is the story of a woman discovering herself and confronting her past after traveling abroad unexpectedly.”
The series will feature a supporting cast that includes Wendy Crewson, Jason O’Mara, Dearbhla Molloy, Simone Kirby, Ruth Codd, and Leonardo Taiwo.
Production has begun in Dublin and surrounding areas of Ireland.
Writers for the series include Christina Ray, Aaron Martin, Mike O’Leary, and John Krizanc. Produced by Shaftesbury and Deadpan Pictures in collaboration with AMC Studios, ‘Irish Blood’ is executive produced by Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Paul Donovan, Ailish McElmeel, Aaron Martin, Christina Ray, Alicia Silverstone, and Molly McGlynn. Paige Haight and Catherine McGee are the producers, with Molly McGlynn directing.
The production is supported by incentives for the Irish Film Industry, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and Ontario Creates. AMC Studios holds the worldwide distribution rights.
