Monarch (TV Series)

Monarch is an upcoming American musical drama television series created, written and exective produced by Melissa London Hilfers. The series is a co-production of SideCar and Fox Entertainment. It will premiere on January 30, 2022 on FOX.

Synopsis
Monarch is described as a Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s first family of country music, the Romans. The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman. Along with her beloved husband, Albie, Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.

Main

 * Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman
 * Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman
 * Trace Adkins as Albie Roman
 * Beth Ditto as Gigi Taylor-Roman
 * Joshua Sasse as Luke Roman
 * Meagan Holder as Kayla Taylor-Roman
 * Inigo Pascual as Ace Grayson
 * Martha Higareda as Catt Phoenix
 * Emma Milani as Ana Phoenix

Recurring

 * Eva Amurri as Young Dottie Cantrell Roman
 * Adam Croasdell as Clive Grayson
 * Faith Prince as Nellie Cantrell
 * Callum Kerr as Wade Stellings
 * Kevin Cahoon as Earl Clark
 * Reshma Shetty as Carineh
 * Damon Dayoub as Jamie Burke
 * D.W. Moffett as Tripp DeWitt

Development
September 30, 2019, Fox gave a script commitment with penalty to "Monarch", formerly known as the untitled country music family dynasty drama, from Melissa London Hilfers, Jason Owen’s Sandbox Entertainment and Fox Entertainment-owned SideCar Content Accelerator. The project is a co-production of SideCar and Fox Entertainment. Melissa London Hilfers executive produces with Jason Owen and SideCar’s Gail Berman. August 20, 2020, Fox Entertainment is opened a writers room for "Monarch". On May 7, 2021, it was announced that Fox handed a series order to "Monarch". Michael Rauch, who supervised the series' writers room for the project, will act as showrunner and executive producer. Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady also executive produce through Berman’s Jackal Group banner. July 14, 2021, Jason Ensler joined the series to direct and executive produce the opening episode.

Casting
September 7, 2021, Susan Sarandon & Anna Friel were cast as leads. September 8, 2021, Trace Adkins joined the series in a leading role. On September 9, 2021, Beth Ditto joined the series in a leading role. September 13, 2021, Josh Sasse tapped as a lead in the series. September 14, 2021, Meagan Holder joined the series as a lead. September 15, 2021, Inigo Pascual joined the series in a leading role. September 23, 2021, Martha Higareda and Emma Milani joined the series as a leads. September 27, 2021, Eva Amurri joined her mother, Susan Sarandon, in a recurring role. September 29, 2021, Adam Croasdell joined the series in a recurring role. September 30, 2021, Faith Prince joined the cast in a major recurring role. November 2, 2021, Callum Kerr and Kevin Cahoon joined the cast in a major recurring role. November 4, 2021, Reshma Shetty, Damon Dayoub, and D.W. Moffett joined the cast in a major recurring role.

Trivia

 * The series would mark the first live-action scripted series fully owned by Fox, since the sale of 20th Television to Disney.
 * Jason Owen, is a leading country music manager who represents the likes of Faith Hill, Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves. Some his clients and friends are expected to be appearing and performing on the show.
 * On May 17, 2021, it was announced that the series will launch with a two-night premiere event, beginning Sunday January 30, 2022 following the NFC Championship Game, and continuing Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
 * October 27, 2021, during Game 2 of the 2021 World Series, Fox unveiled first footage of the drama series.

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