The Abandons

The Abandons
Genre	Western Action drama
Created by	Kurt Sutter
Starring	Lena Headey Gillian Anderson Lucas Till Aisling Franciosi Nick Robinson Diana Silvers Lamar Johnson Michiel Huisman Natalia del Riego
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Kurt Sutter Emmy Grinwis Stephen Surjik Otto Bathurst Jon Paré
Production location	Calgary, Alberta
Production company	Sutter Ink
Original release
Network	Netflix

The Abandons is an upcoming American Western action drama television series created by Kurt Sutter for Netflix. Set in the 1850s, the series centers on the conflicts of several outlaw groups during the Old west period.

Premise

In 1850s, Fiona Nolan, a devout Irish woman who is incapable of conceiving a child, tries to build a family by adopting four orphans believing in higher purpose of her acts. She soon finds herself struggling against European aristocrats claiming possession of her recently acquired home in Oregon.

Cast

Main

• Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan
• Gillian Anderson as Constance Van Ness
• Lucas Till as Garret Van Ness
• Aisling Franciosi as Trisha Van Ness
• Nick Robinson as Elias Teller
• Diana Silvers as Dahlia Teller
• Lamar Johnson as Albert Mason
• Natalia del Riego as Lilla Belle

Recurring

• Clayton Cardenas
• Patton Oswalt
• Brían F. O'Byrne
• Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
• Michael Ornstein
• Jack Doolan
• Marc Menchaca
• Sarah Grace White
• Katelyn Wells
• Haig Sutherland
• Jonathan Koensgen
• Ryan Hurst
• Michael Greyeyes
• Michiel Huisman
• Toby Hemingway

Production

Conception

The idea of The Abandons was conceived by Kurt Sutter some time before the creation of Sons of Anarchy.^[1]The settings of the series was inspired around the origins of the American Mafia.^[1][2]

Development

On October 13, 2022, Netflix ordered The Abandons for ten one-hour episodes.^[2][3][4] Kurt Sutter, the creator of the show, also served as the showrunner and executive producer through his production banner, SutterInk.^[3][5] Alongside Sutter, Emmy Grinwis, Stephen Surjik, and Otto Bathurst were appointed as executive producers during an announcement on March 27, 2023.^{[6][7][8][9][10]} Bathurst and Surjik also served as series directors with the former directing its first episode.^[6][7][8][9] The following year on March 1, 2024, Jon Paré joined the production as series executive producer.^[11][12]

Casting

On March 27, 2023, Lena Headey was unveiled as the leading character of the series.^{[6][8][10][13]} On June 28, 2023, Gillian Anderson was announced as a part of main cast.^[7][9][14] Lucas Till, Nick Robinson, Lamar Johnson, Diana Silvers, Aisling Franciosi, and Natalia del Riego were revealed to have joined the main cast on March 1, 2024.^[11][15] Three days later, Clayton Cardenas, long-time collaborator of Sutter, was revealed as a part of the recurring cast.^[16] More cast were announced about two weeks later with Patton Oswalt, Sarah Grace White, Michael Ornstein, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Brían F. O’Byrne, Haig Sutherland, Jack Doolan, Jonathan Koensgen, Katelyn Wells, and Marc Menchaca all joining in recurring capacities.^[17] Additional casting were announced on April 4, 2024 with Ryan Hurst, Michael Greyeyes, Michiel Huisman, and Toby Hemingway joining the series in recurring roles.^[18]

Filming

Series filming began in Spring 2024, with Calgary, Alberta as one of its shooting locations.^{[19][20][21][22]} It was revealed on August 9, 2023 that the principal photography were delayed by a year due to ongoing union strikes at that time.^[23]

References

1. Jr, Mike Fleming (November 29, 2021). "'Sons Of Anarchy's Kurt Sutter Sets Western 'The Abandons' At Netflix; Shoot-Em-Up Vet On 'Rust' Tragedy & Reforms: 'I Can't Wrap My Brain Around The Fact Live Ammo Was Anywhere Near The Set'". Deadline. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
2. White, Peter (October 13, 2022). "Kurt Sutter's Western 'The Abandons' Rustles Up Series Order At Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
3. Otterson, Joe (October 13, 2022). "Netflix Orders Kurt Sutter Western Drama 'The Abandons' to Series". Variety. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
4. "Breaking News - Development Update: Thursday, October 13 | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
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6. Andreeva, Nellie (March 27, 2023). "Lena Headey To Star In Kurt Sutter's Netflix Series 'The Abandons'". Deadline. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
7. Cordero, Rosy (June 28, 2023). "Gillian Anderson Boards Kurt Sutter's Netflix Drama 'The Abandons'". Deadline. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
8. Otterson, Joe (March 27, 2023). "'Game of Thrones' Alum Lena Headey to Star in Kurt Sutter's Netflix Western Series 'The Abandons'". Variety. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
9. Otterson, Joe (June 28, 2023). "Gillian Anderson Joins Lena Headey in Netflix Western Series 'The Abandons' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
10. Porter, Rick (March 27, 2023). "Lena Headey to Topline Kurt Sutter's Netflix Western 'The Abandons'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
11. Grobar, Matt (March 1, 2024). "Lucas Till, Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, Lamar Johnson, Aisling Franciosi & Natalia Del Riego Join Kurt Sutter's Netflix Series 'The Abandons'". Deadline. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
12. Otterson, Joe (March 1, 2024). "Kurt Sutter Netflix Western Series 'The Abandons' Adds Six to Cast, Including Nick Robinson and Lucas Till". Variety. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
13. "Breaking News - Lena Headey Is Coming to Netflix in "The Abandons," A New Series from Kurt Sutter | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
14. "Breaking News - Gillian Anderson Will Star Opposite Lena Headey in "The Abandons," Kurt Sutter's Action Drama Set in 1850s Oregon | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
15. "Breaking News - Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, Lucas Till, Lamar Johnson, Aisling Franciosi, and Natalia del Riego Join Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson in Kurt Sutter's "The Abandons" | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
16. Cordero, Rosy (March 4, 2024). "Clayton Cardenas To Reunite With 'Mayans M.C.' Co-Creator Kurt Sutter In Netflix's 'The Abandons'". Deadline. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
17. Cordero, Rosy (March 19, 2024). "Kurt Sutter's Netflix Series 'The Abandons' Casts Patton Oswalt, Sarah Grace White, Michael Ornstein & Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers Among 10". Deadline. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
18. Otterson, Joe (April 4, 2024). "Kurt Sutter Netflix Western Series 'The Abandons' Adds Four to Cast, Including 'Sons of Anarchy' Alum Ryan Hurst (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
19. "What's Shooting in Alberta". ACTRA Alberta. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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23. "Stranger Things, Emily in Paris & more; Here's the List of Netflix projects postponed due to WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes". The Economic Times. August 9, 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved February 3, 2024.

External links

• The Abandons at IMDb 
• The Abandons on Netflix