Bridgerton star Ruby Stokes may have left the hit period drama due to scheduling issues – but she wasn’t away from our screens for long! The actress, who left Bridgerton to film Lockwood & Cohas a new drama coming to Paramount+ – and the trailer looks amazing.
Based on the bestselling novel by CJ Tudor, The Burning Girls follows a nun (played by Harlots star Samantha Morton) and her daughter, played by Ruby, who move to a new town famous for burning two girls at the stake – and now their ghosts haunt the townspeople.
WATCH: Ruby Stokes stars in The Burning Girls
The official synopsis reads: “Reverend Jack Brooks and her daughter Flo arrive in the small village of Chapal Croft, looking for a new start. They soon find a village full of conspiracies and secrets where uncovering the truth can be deadly in a community with a bloody past.
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“The trailer shows present-day villagers commemorating the death of two young Protestant martyrs who were betrayed and burned at the stake five hundred years ago – by making dolls and throwing them into the fire. The trailer also reveals that two teenage girls disappeared from Chapel Croft without a trace thirty years ago and that the previous vicar of the local parish hanged himself in the nave before Jack and Flo arrived.” Fucking right? Watch the trailer above…
© Photographer: Joss BarrattFlo Brooks played by Ruby Stokes and Jack Brooks played by Samantha Morton
Speaking about the upcoming show, Ruby said: “It’s been a pleasure working with such a talented and dedicated cast and crew. A personal highlight; acting alongside Sam, who I really admire.”
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Samantha added: “I was immediately drawn to this character-driven script, brought to life by an extraordinarily talented and committed cast. On the surface, The Burning Girls is about community, but underneath it’s every man for himself. Untangling this tangled web was an absolute thrill.”
When is The Burning Girls coming out?
The worldwide release date is October 19th on Paramount+, so mark your calendars! Fans shared their excitement, with one writing: “Loved this book and can’t wait to see this on screen…this looks amazing.” Another person added: “This looks so good! I highly recommend checking out the book if you haven’t read it – if anything by @cjtudor is worth reading #TheBurningGirls.” A third person added: “I love this book. And this movie adaptation looks amazing. I can’t. No. Wait.”
The Burning Girls starring Ruby Stokes and Samantha Morton
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