Peter Sarsgaard is set to join Kenneth Branagh in Paramount+’s upcoming drama series “Laird,” with both outlets reporting the casting announcement. Sarsgaard is described as taking one of the series’ key roles alongside Branagh, who was previously announced as a lead.
“Laird” is ordered for the series and is positioned as an epic family saga set in the modern Scottish Highlands. The show centers on a proud Scot who faces a shadowy American billionaire seeking to buy up land, with the billionaire character described as being portrayed by Sarsgaard. Deadline also frames the project as a collaboration involving Jez Butterworth and 101 Studios, while Variety notes the series was announced with a series order in July.
Across the reports, the main differences are in emphasis: Variety focuses on the casting addition and the July series-order announcement, while Deadline highlights the creative team and provides additional context about the project’s premise and setting.
