It looks like Keira Knightley is sticking to TV series for a little bit. After the actress was already confirmed for a new Hulu miniseries from the creator of “The L Word,” it appears that Knightley has found yet another show she would like to star in, this time for Apple TV+.
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According to Deadline, Knightley is set to star in “The Essex Serpent,” based on the novel by Sarah Perry. The series follows the story of Cora (Knightley), a woman fleeing an abusive marriage in Victorian England that finds herself in the small village of Aldwinter in Essex. While there, Cora becomes intrigued by the mystery of a mythical creature called the Essex Serpent that is said to have returned to the area.
“The Essex Serpent” is written by Anna Symon and directed by Clio Barnard. The filmmaker is probably best known for projects such as “Dark River” and “The Selfish Giant.”
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As mentioned, this isn’t the only TV series Knightley has coming up, as she’s set to star in “The Other Typist” over at Hulu. Recently, the actress has starred in films such as “Misbehaviour” and “The Aftermath.” She’s also set to appear in the forthcoming feature, “Silent Night.” That film also stars Annabelle Wallis and is written and directed by Camille Griffin.
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We shouldn’t be surprised to see Apple sign yet another major series featuring an A-list star. The streaming service is desperately trying to fill its library and is using its massive bank account to do so with some of the biggest names in filmmaking and acting. So far, the output from Apple TV+ has been, uh, mixed to say the least, with many of the high-profile projects not becoming the massive sensations the streamer was hoping. Though things like “The Morning Show” earn quite a bit of awards recognition, the series hasn’t been a blockbuster hit for Apple. But hey, growing pains for the platform were expected and, as the saying goes, eventually after throwing enough stuff at the wall, something will stick.
