Netflix has filled out the remaining cast of its upcoming series adaptation of “The Age of Innocence.”
Fiona Glascott (“Julia,” “Brooklyn,” “Fantastic Beasts”), Belinda Bromilow (“The Great,” “The Roses”) and Emma Shipp (“Rivals,” “What it Feels Like For a Girl”) have joined the show as series regulars. They will appear alongside previously announced cast members Camila Morrone, Kristine Froseth, Ben Radcliffe, and Margo Martindale.
Additionally, new recurring cast members are: Hayley Mills (“Trap,” “Arthur’s Whisky”), Ryan Morgan (“Mix Tape,” “The Mongoose”), Will Tudor (“Industry,” “Wolf Hall”), John Light (“Around The World in 80 Days,” “Showtrial”), Steven Pacey (“Mobland,” “Nuremberg”), Kel Matsena (“Mad Heidi,” “Mix Tape”), Lucia Balordi (“A Testa Alta”), Elly Roberts (“Sex Education,” “Black Cake”), Jack Cutmore-Scott (“Buffy” and “Frasier”), Anna Madeley (“1949,” “All Creatures Great and Small”) and Michael Cochrane (“Downton Abbey,” “Sharpe”).
Full character descriptions can be found below.
“The Age of Innocence” series was originally announced in April. The official logline states:
“Based on Edith Wharton’s classic novel of forbidden love in 19th century New York, ‘The Age Of Innocence’ is a passionate and heart-rending will-they/won’t-they love triangle exploring themes of freedom, duty, identity and love in all its forms. This fresh take is true to Wharton’s novel but will speak to a new generation as we traverse the ballrooms and bedrooms of these young people, asking the question what is love — and what is lust? And should we ultimately be driven by our heads or by our hearts?”
Emma Frost will write all episodes and serve as executive producer and showrunner. Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook of Chernin Entertainment will executive produce. Pavlina Hatoupis will also executive produce. Shannon Murphy will executive produce and direct the first three episodes, while Lisa Bruhlmann and Natalia Leite will also direct.
Character Descriptions:
Fiona Glascott as Augusta Welland, May’s mother; maternal, loving and traditional.
Belinda Bromilow as Adeline Archer, Newland’s mother; an independent, well-informed widow who prefers solitude.
Emma Shipp as Janey Archer, Newland’s sister who is unmarried but desperately wants to change that.
Hayley Mills as Louisa Van Der Luyden, Adeline’s cousin who is an influential and regal member of New York society..
Ryan Morgan as Lawrence Lefferts, Newland’s snide, yet sociable friend.
Will Tudor as Sillerton Jackson, Friend of Newland who is lofty and a gossip with secrets of his own.
John Light as Mr. Lovell Mingott, May’s and Ellen’s uncle who is moral, pious, and community-minded.
Steven Pacey as Judge John Welland, May’s father. Augusta’s husband. Ellen’s uncle. A judge. He is learned, frail, accomplished, absent, selfish and unemotional.
Kel Matsena as Ned Winsett, A working class hero who is a friend of Newland and editor at a radical women’s magazine.
Lucia Balordi as Nastasia, Ellen’s ladies’ maid who has become a close friend and confidant.
Elly Roberts as Edith Mingott, sweet and unassuming cousin to May and Ellen.
Jack Cutmore-Scott as Julius Beaufort, an arrogant new money banker at the center of New York society with an interest in Ellen.
Anna Madeley as Aunt Medora, Ellen’s lively, amoral aunt and former guardian.
Michael Cochrane as Henry Van Der Luyden, Descendant from British royalty he is, regal, removed, old-fashioned and Cousins of Adeline Archer.
(Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Fiona Glascott, Belinda Bromilow, Emma Shipp, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Hayley Mills, Kel Matsena, Will Tudor, Ryan Morgan)