Trailer released of new US crime drama Irish Blood starring Alicia Silverstone
The trailer for the brand new US crime drama Irish Blood has been released ahead of its premiere on Acorn TV on August 11.
Irish Blood is a six-part murder mystery and will follow divorce lawyer Fiona Sharpe, played by Clueless star Alicia Silverstone, as she receives a message from her estranged father, sending her on a journey to Ireland where she uncovers the truth about his dark past.
The trailer shows glimpses of filming locations in Wicklow such as the Sugarloaf Mountain, Bray Seafront and Enniskerry Village.
Silverstone, who is also an executive producer, stars alongside Jason O'Mara, Wendy Crewson, Dearbhla Molloy, Simone Kirby, Ruth Codd and Leonardo Taiwo.
'Irish Blood' is the story of a woman discovering herself and confronting her past after traveling abroad unexpectedly,' Silverstone said of the project.
'I love how unpredictable the storytelling feels and the combination of drama, humor and suspense my character experiences.'
Produced by Shaftesbury and Deadpan Pictures in association with AMC studios, the show will air in the U.S and Canada with new episodes on Mondays.
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