Netflix debuts teaser for Margaret Atwood adaptation, “Alias Grace” (video) July 25, 2017 - 10:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Netflix has debuted a teaser trailer for its new miniseries "Alias Grace". Based on the award-winning novel by Margaret Atwood, it is inspired by the historical true story of convicted murderer Grace Marks, AceShowbiz said. Sarah Gadon plays Grace Marks, a poor, young Irish immigrant and domestic servant in Upper Canada who, along with stable hand James McDermott, was convicted of the brutal murders of their employer, Thomas Kinnear, and his housekeeper, Nancy Montgomery, in 1843. James was hanged while Grace was sentenced to life imprisonment. Grace became one of the most enigmatic and notorious women of 1840s Canada for her supposed role in the sensational double murder, and was eventually exonerated after 30 years in jail. Her conviction was controversial, and sparked much debate about whether Grace was actually involved in the murder, or merely an unwitting accessory. The teaser doesn't shed light on the storyline, but hints at the struggles that Grace was facing. "I think of all the things that have been written about me. That I am an inhuman female demon. That I am an innocent victim of a blaggard, forced against my will and in danger of my own life. That I am cunning and devious. How can I be all of these different things at once?" Sarah's Grace says in voiceover in the video. She adds, "I'd rather be a murderess than a murderer - if those are the only choices." Anna Paquin plays Nancy Montgomery, Kerr Logan stars as James McDermott, Paul Gross portrays Thomas Kinnear, Zachary Levi is cast as Jeremiah the Peddler, and Edward Holcroft takes on the role of Dr. Simon Jordan, a fictional character who researches the case and falls in love with Grace. The six-hour miniseries is written and produced by Sarah Polley. Mary Harron serves as director, with Polley, Harron and Noreen Halpern executive producing. It will be released November 3 on Netflix. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |