Apple TV+’s period romance “The Buccaneers” returns for its second season on June 18, with new episodes releasing weekly. The main cast members—Kristine Froseth (Nan St. George), Alisha Boe (Conchita Closson), Josie Totah (Mabel Elmsworth), Imogen Waterhouse (Jinny St. George), and Aubri Ibrag (Lizzy Elmsworth)—are all confirmed to be reprising their lead roles, while Leighton Meester (“Gossip Girl,” “Single Parents”) is creating buzz as a Season 2 newcomer.
Wondering if there’s a chance for you to get swept up in this Gilded Age drama? Consider this your guide to the creatives behind “The Buccaneers” and potential future casting opportunities.
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Set in the 1870s, the series follows five young, wealthy American women who travel to London in hopes of securing advantageous marriages to elite British men. In a classic “old money” versus “new money” dynamic, the women must navigate the challenges of being outsiders in London’s exclusive social scene, facing cultural clashes and opposition from the city’s stuffy high society. “The Buccaneers” is based on the unfinished novel of the same name by Edith Wharton, which was published posthumously in 1938.
Season 1 cast members include:
- Kristine Froseth as Annabel “Nan” St. George
- Alisha Boe as Conchita Closson
- Josie Totah as Mabel Elmsworth
- Imogen Waterhouse as Jinny St. George
- Aubri Ibrag as Lizzy Elmsworth
- Josh Dylan as Lord Richard Marable
- Barney Fishwick as Lord James Seadown
- Guy Remmers as Theo, Duke of Tintagel
- Matthew Broome as Guy Thwarte
- Mia Threapleton as Honoria Marable
- Amelia Bullmore as the Dowager Duchess of Tintagel
- Shobhit Piasa as Miles Dawnley
- Adam James as Colonel Tracy St. George
- Simone Kirby as Miss Laura Testvalley
- Christina Hendricks as Mrs. Patricia St. George
- Anthony Calf as Lord Brightlingsea
- Fenella Woolgar as Lady Brightlingsea
- Francesca Corney as Jean Hopeleigh
On Season 2, Meester joins the cast as Nelle alongside Jacob Ifan (“A Discovery of Witches”), Grace Ambrose (“Il Paradiso Delle Signore”), Maria Almeida (“Tell Me Everything”), and Greg Wise (“The Crown”).
BAFTA nominee Kahleen Crawford (“All of Us Strangers,” “His Dark Materials”) and Emmy nominee Tamara-Lee Notcutt (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”) were the primary CDs for Season 1 of “The Buccaneers.” Crawford returned as the casting director for the second installment.
Series creator, writer, and executive producer Katherine Jakeways (“Tracey Ullman’s Show”) also returned for Season 2. According to Deadline, “The Buccaneers” is produced for Apple TV+ by The Forge Entertainment, a Banijay U.K. company.
When auditioning for a big production company like Banijay, be sure to prepare by working with professional representation. Keep this advice in mind if you’re eyeballing a role in a book adaptation like “The Buccaneers.”
As of now, a third season of “The Buccaneers” hasn’t been confirmed, but there’s a possibility that it could be greenlit in the future. Until we know for sure, use these guides to find the best casting calls each week:
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