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Peter Sarsgaard Joins Kenneth Branagh in Paramount+ Series ‘Laird’
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Peter Sarsgaard has joined the upcoming Paramount+ drama series “Laird,” Variety has learned. Sarsgaard will join previously announced lead Kenneth Branagh in the show, which was announced with a series order back in July. The logline for “Laird” states that it is “an epic family saga in which a pro
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Entertainment Casting & Production
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Casting Expansion: Peter Sarsgaard has been cast in the upcoming Paramount+ drama series 'Laird'.
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Leading Roles: Sarsgaard joins lead actor Kenneth Branagh in the series production.
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Production Timeline: The series received an official order from Paramount+ in July.
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Show Format: The project is officially described as an epic family saga.
Streaming Content & Studio Impact
🔹 Paramount+
Expanding original programming portfolio with high-profile casting for a new drama series.
🔹 Production Talent
Kenneth Branagh and Peter Sarsgaard are attached as leads for the project.
Production Overview
What is the premise of the series 'Laird'? ▾
The series is described as an epic family saga.
When was the series officially ordered? ▾
The project received a series order in July.
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Variety
Variety