All hail the royal family of country music!
The trailer for the new FOX seriesMonarchdropped Wednesday, which marks the rise of the reigning family in country music and the great lengths they will go to maintain their untarnished musical legacy.
StarringSusan Sarandon,Trace AdkinsandAnna Friel, the series also features guest appearances from country starsShania Twain,Martina McBride,Tanya TuckerandLittle Big Town.
Shania Twain.Courtesy Fox
Based in Texas, the trailer opens with shots of the leading cast members as Sarandon’s character, Dottie Cantrell Roman narrates, “We are the first family of country music, now and forever.”
“I never wanted to just be a star. I want to create a dynasty, and I have,” she continues. “But the strength to do whatever it takes to protect the family, well, we have to work on that.”
The trailer cuts back to their daughter Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Friel), urging Dottie that “It is a sin.” Her mother then quips, “If there’s a hell, I booked my ticket years ago.”
The teaser highlights more clips of the showbiz glitz and glam that the Romans live as the leading family in country music, along with secrets that could unravel and jeopardize their dynastic plan.
“Most people should tell the truth, but we are not most people. We’re the Romans,” a voice can be overheard saying.
Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins.FOX
Shots of what look to be promiscuous love and business affairs, burying dead bodies into self-made graves and setting ablaze buildings that are not completely evacuated heighten the stakes of the rise and potential fall of the Romans' empire.
“We come from such different worlds,” one female character says, to which Ace Grayson (Iñigo Pascual) responds, “We’re just like any other super famous, over-privileged, always in the public eye family.”
The trailer further alludes to the struggles that each family member will face, primarily the aspirations of Nicky to follow in her mother’s footsteps.
“You’ve very talented, but you’re not her,” one character tells her. “I will be,” Nicky rebuttals.
Little Big Town.Courtesy Fox
A Roman rivalry is also teased as Nicky and Gigi Taylor-Roman (Beth Ditto) battle it out for the reigning spot as the up-and-coming family monarch.
“You stayed out of the spotlight because you thought you’d outshine me?” Nicky asks.
“Well, there can only be one queen,” Gigi replies. “Bring it on, sister.”
As the trailer features more telling dialogue that speaks to the Romans' ruthlessness, son Luke Roman (Joshua Sasse) seems to capture it best as there is “never a dull moment.”
Clips from the teaser show not only musical performances from idolShania Twain,Martina McBride,Tanya TuckerandLittle Big Town, but also their acting chops as guest stars in the series.
Martina McBride.Courtesy Fox
Finally, the trailer ends on a more ironic note with a reporter asking Dottie Cantrell, “You’ve been the queen of country music for nearly 40 years. In all that time, any regrets?”
Cutting back and forth between Sarandon firing a gun to her response: “No ma’am, not a one.”
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Monarchpremieres Sept. 11 on FOX.
source: people.com
