A new Netflix series starring two major Hollywood actors begins filming in Alberta this spring
Alberta’s film scene is alive and well, with major successes, including The Last of Us and My Life With the Walter Boys, taking over screens all over the world. Now, another filmed-in-Alberta series is bound to capture the attention of a whole new audience and fan base.
The Abandons is a Western action drama series that was first announcedĀ in November 2021, with Netflix giving the show a 10-episode order.
Two big stars from some of the world’s most well-known TV shows are set to take centre stage in the new drama.
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Gillian Anderson, known for her role as Margaret Thatcher on Netflix’s The Crown and The X-Files, will play alongside Game of Thrones‘ Lena Headey.
Headey will play Fiona, described as āa strong, devout matriarch who, unable to have her own children, took in four orphans to create her own family,ā per Variety. She is best known for her portrayal of Cersei Lannister inĀ Game of Thrones, receiving five Primetime Emmy Award nominations.Ā
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Production is set to begin this spring in Calgary and surrounding areas.
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