Camila Morrone has lined up a new and exciting project. The actress has been cast on Netflix's new adaptation of "The Age of Innocence," stepping into one of Michelle Pfeiffer's most iconic roles.
© Getty Images for Tribeca FestivaMorrone will be playing the part of Countess Ellen Olenska, the protagonist of Edith Wharton's 1920 novel. She'll be joined by Ben Radcliffe, Kristine Froseth, and Margo Martindale. The adaptation will be led by Emma Frost, who's previously worked on shows like "The White Princess," "The White Queen," "Shameless," and more.
This marks the first time "The Age of Innocence" is being adapted into a TV series. The story follows a forbidden love story in 19th-century New York, trailing the characters of Morrone, Radcliff, and Froseth.
© GC ImagesDirectors involved in the production include Lisa Bruhlman and Natalia Leite, who've previously worked on "Killing Eve" and "The Handmaid's Tale," respectively.
This marks an exciting new chapter for Morrone, whose career has blossomed following her work in "Daisy Jones & The Six," a series that earned her an Emmy nomination. She shared her excitement over social media. "Age Of Innocence," she wrote on a recent post, showing the project's casting notice. "Stepping into the world of Edith Wharton as Countess Olenska. What a DREAM to get to play Ellen in this rich, deep, beautiful story that I love so much… I cannot wait. 'Each time you happen to me all over again.'"
More details about the original 'The Age of Innocence'
© Getty Images for TCM"The Age of Innocence" is one of Wharton's most famous novels and was adapted into an Academy Award-winning movie in 1993. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film starred Pfeiffer, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Winona Ryder, and remains one of Scorsese's most unique and revered projects.
The film marked an important moment for Pfeiffer's career, giving her the chance to work with one of the best movie directors of all time.
“I was definitely intimidated. I would always come to work with this pre-set feeling of intimidation that I was going to meet The God, and I put this tremendous sense of responsibility on myself that I wanted so much to be good for him. I just didn’t want to let Marty down," said Pfeiffer of her work with Scorsese in an interview with Empire.
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