Alicia Silverstone to Star in Mystery Drama ‘Irish Blood’ at Acorn TV

Alicia Silverstone is heading to the Emerald Isle for her next TV role.

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Silverstone will star in and serve as an executive producer of Irish Blood , a murder-mystery drama from AMC Networks’ streamer Acorn TV. She’ll play Fiona Sharpe, a Los Angeles divorce lawyer who receives a letter from her estranged father and travels to Ireland to uncover the mystery of his disappearance.

Filming on the six-episode series has begun in Dublin. Irish Blood’s cast also features Wendy Crewson, Jason O’Mara, 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 in a statement. “I love how unpredictable the storytelling feels and the combination of drama, humor and suspense my character experiences.”

The series comes from writers Aaron Martin ( Being Erica ), Christina Ray ( Murdoch Mysteries ), Mike O’Leary ( Bodkin ) and John Krizanc (Peacock’s Departure ). Molly McGlynn ( Grown-ish, The Big Door Prize ) directs. Shaftesbury and Deadpan Pictures are producing the show, in association with AMC Studios and with the support of incentives for the Irish film industry provided by the government of Ireland, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and Ontario Creates. AMC Studios holds worldwide distribution rights.

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“Acorn TV is known for its vast range of compelling mysteries and audiences will not be disappointed by this modern, witty, smart drama that will keep them guessing until the final minute,” said Rob Fox, executive vp production at AMC Networks, who oversees original programming for Acorn TV. “We’re elated to have Alicia on board, her depth and charm add a new layer to Fiona in this stunning journey from Aaron, Christina, Mike and John.”

Silverstone will next be seen in A24’s horror comedy Y2K , which is set for release in September. The Clueless star’s recent work also includes The Baby-Sitters Club at Netflix and features Reptile and Senior Year .

Irish Blood’s executive producers are Shaftesbury chairman and CEO Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Deadpan Pictures co-founder Paul Donovan, Ailish McElmeel, Martin, Ray, Silverstone and McGlynn. Paige Haight and Catherine McGee produce.

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