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MGM+ Orders Eight-Episode Series The American Heiress
MGM+ has ordered an eight-episode romantic comedy series called The American Heiress.
Julianna Margulies will star as Isabella Cash, a wealthy American mother who takes her daughter to England.
Set in 1893, the story follows Cora Cash as her mother seeks a title for her, something money cannot buy at home.
After a hunting accident brings Cora to the home of the 12th Duke of Wareham, her expectations and choices are challenged.
The series is based on a novel by Daisy Goodwin, who will adapt it for television and serve as showrunner.
Production is due to begin in the UK this month, and MGM+ plans to release the series in the US, UK and several other markets, though no premiere date is given.
MGM+ has greenlit an eight-episode romantic comedy series, The American Heiress, starring Julianna Margulies.
The series is based on Daisy Goodwin’s novel of the same name, also published as My Last Duchess.
Margulies will play Isabella Cash, who takes her daughter Cora to England in 1893 to seek a title.
The story follows Cora as a hunting accident at Lulworth Castle challenges her expectations and choices.
Production is set to begin in the United Kingdom this month.
- Who
- MGM+ commissioned the series, with Julianna Margulies starring as Isabella Cash. Daisy Goodwin wrote the novel and will adapt it for television.
- What
- An eight-episode romantic comedy about an American mother and daughter navigating English society.
- When
- The story is set in 1893. Production is scheduled to begin in the UK in November 2026.
- Where
- The series is set in England and will be produced in the United Kingdom.
- Why
- Isabella brings Cora to England to pursue a title, described as the one thing she cannot buy at home.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Daisy Goodwin’s novel The American Heiress was published.
In the series’ story, Isabella Cash brings Cora to England to seek a title.
MGM+ greenlit the eight-episode series, and production was scheduled to begin in the UK that month.
- Episodes
- Eight
- Lead role
- Julianna Margulies as Isabella Cash
- Author
- Daisy Goodwin
- Story setting
- England, 1893
- Production location
- United Kingdom
- Global distributor
- Fifth Season
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What people are saying
I hope it will make viewers laugh, think, and swoon.
The American Heiress is a story about mothers and daughters, old society obligation and new world entitlement, and the search for meaning in a world distorted by money.
Having Julianna Margulies lead this amazing cast with her unique strength, intelligence and charm is ideal.
The American Heiress is a seductive mix of captivating characters, old world class politics, and romantic ambition.