Paramount+ expands cast for Scottish drama ‘Laird’

Paramount+ has announced expanded casting for its upcoming epic family saga, ‘Laird’. Set and filmed in the Scottish Highlands, the series is currently in production.

The plot centers on a proud Scotsman and Laird of Castle Drummoch, played by Kenneth Branagh, who resists a shadowy American billionaire, portrayed by Peter Sarsgaard, who intends to purchase the glens. The narrative explores themes of family feuds, ancestral land protection, and the struggle against unchecked wealth and power.

New cast members joining the production include Jennifer Ehle, Peter Mullan, Phia Saban, Ruaridh Mollica, Holliday Grainger, Douglas Hodge, and Corey Mylchreest. The series is created by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, and Georgia Lee, with Joe Wright set to direct the pilot. It is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios and will premiere globally on Paramount+.