Laird, an upcoming drama from Paramount+, stars Kenneth Branagh as the Laird of Castle Dundalloch, a Scot who refuses to let his family’s ancestral land go. Alongside him is Peter Bergstrom (Peter Sarsgaard), the American tech titan trying to buy up the glens around it. The series will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ worldwide, although a date hasn’t been announced yet.
Read on to learn everything you need to know about this new series.
Key facts
- Genre: Drama/epic family saga
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Setting: Modern Scottish Highlands
- Kenneth Branagh: Stars as the Laird of Castle Dundalloch; executive producer
- Peter Sarsgaard: Stars as Peter Bergstrom, a ruthless American tech titan and land
- magnate
- Premise: The Laird fights to protect his ancestral land as Bergstrom attempts to buy up
- the glens
- Creators: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, and Georgia Lee
- Premiere date: TBA
What is Laird about?
Set in the modern Scottish Highlands, Laird is a family saga built around a fight over land. In Scotland, a laird is the owner of a large, historic estate, and the Laird of Castle Dundalloch (Kenneth Branagh) intends to keep his. Standing on the other side is Peter Bergstrom (Peter Sarsgaard), a shadowy American billionaire set on acquiring the glens that surround the castle, whatever it takes.
Who is in the Laird cast?
Oscar®, Emmy®, and Golden Globe®-winning actor, writer, and director Kenneth Branagh (Mayday, Oppenheimer) leads the series as the Laird of Castle Dundalloch. Branagh also serves as an executive producer, so his involvement goes well beyond defending the family estate on screen.
Peter Sarsgaard co-stars as Peter Bergstrom, the Laird’s American rival. Additional casting has not yet been announced.
Who does Peter Sarsgaard play in Laird?
Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Peter Sarsgaard (Shattered Glass, Dopesick, Presumed Innocent) plays Peter Bergstrom, a ruthless, self-made tech titan and land magnate whose reach extends across continents. For Bergstrom, money is a means to power. He treats land, industry, and people as extensions of his own ambition, and the glens around Castle Dundalloch are his next target.
Who created Laird?
Laird comes from the creators Jez Butterworth (MobLand, The Agency), John-Henry Butterworth (Nine Perfect Strangers, The Agency), and Georgia Lee (Destination, Mudtown). The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios.
Two-time BAFTA®-winning filmmaker Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice, Atonement, Darkest Hour) is attached to direct the pilot. Branagh executive produces alongside David C. Glasser, Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Wright, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Charles Finch, and Keith Cox.
When does Laird premiere?
Paramount+ has not announced a premiere date for Laird yet. What is confirmed, though, is that the series will premiere globally and exclusively on Paramount+.
Where can you watch Laird?
Laird will stream only on Paramount+ once it premieres. You’ll need a Paramount+ subscription to watch. In the meantime, browse the list of supported devices at the Paramount+ Help Center.
FAQ
Who does Peter Sarsgaard play in Laird?
Sarsgaard plays Peter Bergstrom, an American tech billionaire and land magnate who wants to buy up the Highland glens surrounding Castle Dundalloch.
When does Laird premiere?
A premiere date has not been announced. The series will stream exclusively on Paramount+ worldwide.
