LIVING A FRONTIER LIFE: Laura-Claire English On Her Supporting Role In The Newly Released Netflix Series THE ABANDONS
Netflix’s newly released drama series ‘The Abandons’ has quickly drawn attention for its gritty tone, atmospheric storytelling, and high-profile cast. Created by Kurt Sutter, the series — which premiered on Netflix on December 4 and shot to the streamer’s Top 10 list across several countries — boasts a star-studded cast, including Lena Headey, Gillian Anderson, Aisling Franciosi, Diana Silvers, Lucas Till, Nick Robinson, and more.
The show centres on the intensifying conflict between two families led by two formidable matriarchs, exploring themes of survival, loyalty, and how far family will go to protect their own in a lawless frontier community. Among the cast is Laura-Claire English, who appears as May Moran, the wife of local tavern owner Leslie Moran (played by Jack Doolan). While her role unfolds subtly, May’s presence is most notable in the emotionally charged events of Episode 5, where the violence of frontier life erupts into chaos and death for the already fractured community of Angel Ridge, exposing secrets and testing loyalties in the lead-up to the explosive final episodes. We caught up with Laura-Claire to talk about her experience on the series, working with the cast and creative team, and what lies ahead.
In our interview, Laura-Claire tells us about working with such a star-studded cast and a memorable bar scene...
Laura-Claire, how does it feel to be part of the cast of ‘The Abandons’?
It is really exciting to be part of this project and to have gotten to work alongside such a talented cast and crew. I’m a big fan of Sutter’s work, so when I learned about the project, I knew that conceptually it was going to be a great story, with the gritty ambiance and intensity that his work is known for. This was further enhanced by the incredible ensemble cast and creative team involved.
Photo credit: Lucas Preston Photography
THE ABANDONS IS STREAMING NOW ON NETFLIX
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