Paramount+ has revealed the cast of its new original series, The Doll Factory, based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Elizabeth Macneal. Variety revealed that the new project will be set in London in 1850; the new series will tell the story of Iris, who paints dolls for a living alongside her twin sister Rose. Silas is a man who dreams of finding an item so unique it will catapult him to fame, while Louis is a painter searching for his next muse.

When Iris meets Silas and Louis, she is offered an opportunity to start a new life, but to do so, she would need to abandon her sister, sacrifice her reputation, and launch herself into the unknown. Decisions, decisions. However, as Iris’ world begins to expand, a story of dark obsession starts to unfold.

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Esmé Creed-Miles will play Iris. She’s best known for starring in the Prime Video series Hanna as the title character and recently appeared in The Legends of Vox Machina as a character whose identity is a massive spoiler for the first season. Mirren Mack will play Rose. Previously, Mack had a recurring role in Sex Education and will appear in the upcoming The Witcher: Blood Origin, both of which are on Netflix.

Éanna Hardwicke will play Silas. He’s recently appeared in Netflix’s Fate: The Winx Saga in a starring role during the show’s second season and in the tv miniseries Normal People. George Webster will play Louis. Years ago, he appeared in the film My Name is Emily and, more recently, in the tv series Wedding Season.

Joining them will be Pippa Haywood (Bodyguard), Sharlene Whyte (Stephen), Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone), Saoirse Monica Jackson (Derry Girls), and Laurie Kynaston (The Sandman). Jim Caesar (The Witcher), Akshay Khanna (Chloe), Aysha Kala (The Undeclared War) and Nell Hudson (Outlander), and newcomer Reece Kenwyne-Mpudzi will round out the cast.

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The Crew Involved With the New Series

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The Doll Factory was a top bestseller in The Times of London and has been translated into 30 languages. Charley Miles will adapt the series for the screen, in addition to serving as executive producer. While Sacha Polak, who also worked on Hanna in addition to Dirty God, will serve as the director. Its tv adaptation will hail from Buccaneer Media, which previously produced Marcella.

Julie Harkin, who worked on I May Destry You and Becoming Elizabeth, is the casting director. Besides Burns, Tony Wood and Richard Tulk-Hart will also serve as executive producers for Buccaneer. Original author Macneal is also an executive producer. Suzanna McAuley, who worked on Magpie Murders and Maigrey, will be a series producer.

“We are so excited about the group of people we’ve brought together for this show. Charley and Sacha are an incredible team, and we couldn’t wish for a more talented cast to be bringing to life the characters we love so much,” said Anna Burns, executive producer at Buccaneer.

“A huge thanks to Paramount+ who we are delighted to be working with again, and to our partners at Cineflix, SBS and TVNZ. Finally, thank you to Elizabeth Macneal, who has been a dream collaborator from the very start.”