Monarch (TV Series)

***Monarch*** was a American musical drama television series created by Melissa London Hilfers. The series is a co-production of SideCar and Fox Entertainment. It premiered on September 11, 2022 on FOX.

## Synopsis

*Monarch* is described as a Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s first family of country music, the Romans. The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman. Along with her beloved husband, Albie, Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.

## Cast

* Anna Friel as Nicolette "Nicky" Roman
* Trace Adkins as Albie Roman
* Beth Ditto as Gigi Taylor-Roman
* Joshua Sasse as Luke Roman
* Meagan Holder as Kayla Taylor-Roman
* Inigo Pascual as Ace Grayson
* Martha Higareda as Catt Phoenix
* Emma Milani as Ana Phoenix
* Adam Croasdell as Clive Grayson
* Faith Prince as Nellie Cantrell
* Callum Kerr as Wade Stellings
* Kevin Cahoon as Earl Clark
* Reshma Shetty as Carineh
* Damon Dayoub as Jamie Burke
* D.W. Moffett as Tripp DeWitt

## Production

### Development

September 30, 2019, Fox gave a script commitment with penalty to *"Monarch"*, formerly known as the untitled country music family dynasty drama, from Melissa London Hilfers, Jason Owen’s Sandbox Entertainment and Fox Entertainment-owned SideCar Content Accelerator. The project is a co-production of SideCar and Fox Entertainment. Melissa London Hilfers executive produces with Jason Owen and SideCar’s Gail Berman. August 20, 2020, Fox Entertainment is opened a writers room for *"Monarch"*. On May 7, 2021, it was announced that Fox handed a series order to *"Monarch"*. Michael Rauch, who supervised the series' writers room for the project, will act as showrunner and executive producer. Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady also executive produce through Berman’s Jackal Group banner. July 14, 2021, Jason Ensler joined the series to direct and executive produce the opening episode.

### Casting

September 7, 2021, Susan Sarandon & Anna Friel were cast as leads. September 8, 2021, Trace Adkins joined the series in a leading role. On September 9, 2021, Beth Ditto joined the series in a leading role. September 13, 2021, Josh Sasse tapped as a lead in the series. September 14, 2021, Meagan Holder joined the series as a lead. September 15, 2021, Inigo Pascual joined the series in a leading role. September 23, 2021, Martha Higareda and Emma Milani joined the series as a leads. September 27, 2021, Eva Amurri joined her mother, Susan Sarandon, in a recurring role. September 29, 2021, Adam Croasdell joined the series in a recurring role. September 30, 2021, Faith Prince joined the cast in a major recurring role. November 2, 2021, Callum Kerr and Kevin Cahoon joined the cast in a major recurring role. November 4, 2021, Reshma Shetty, Damon Dayoub, and D.W. Moffett joined the cast in a major recurring role.

## Trivia

* The series would mark the first live-action scripted series fully owned by Fox, since the sale of 20th Television to Disney.
* Jason Owen, is a leading country music manager who represents the likes of Faith Hill, Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves. Some his clients and friends are expected to be appearing and performing on the show.
* On May 17, 2021, it was announced that the series will launch with a two-night premiere event, beginning Sunday January 30, 2022 following the NFC Championship Game, and continuing Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
	+ However, the series was moved to Fox's fall schedule, beginning on September 11, 2022 following NFL doubleheader and resume on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
* October 27, 2021, during Game 2 of the 2021 World Series, Fox unveiled first footage of the drama series.

## Multimedia

### Images

* Promotional Images
* Posters

### Videos

Preview- First Family Of Country Music - MONARCHPreview- Creating A Dynasty - MONARCHTeaser- First Family Of Country Music - MONARCHOfficial Trailer- MONARCH - FOX ENTERTAINMENTFirst Look At Monarch - MONARCHMonarch (FOX) "First Family Of Country Music" Promo HDMonarch (FOX) Trailer HD
## See More

* Monarch (TV Series) at the Internet Movie Database
* Follow Monarch (TV Series) (@monarchonfox) on Instagram
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## References

1. ↑ Fox Nabs Country Music Family Drama From Melissa London Hilfers, Jason Owen & SideCar With Penalty
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fox Entertainment Opens Writers Room On Country Music Dynasty Drama For Potential Series Order As Network Reexamines Development Process & Ownership
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Country Music Drama ‘Monarch’ Ordered To Series At Fox, Marks First Fully Owned Live-Action Scripted Show
4. ↑ Jason Ensler To Direct & EP Premiere Of Fox Series ‘Monarch’, NBC Pilot ‘Dangerous Moms’
5. ↑ Susan Sarandon & Anna Friel To Star In Fox Drama Series ‘Monarch’
6. ↑ Trace Adkins Starring In ‘Monarch,’ A Fox Midseason Drama About Fictional First Family Of Country Music
7. ↑ ‘Monarch’: Beth Ditto Boards Fox Musical Drama
8. ↑ ‘Monarch’: Josh Sasse Joins Fox Musical Drama Series
9. ↑ ‘Monarch’: Meagan Holder Joins Cast Of Fox Musical Drama
10. ↑ ‘Monarch’: Filipino Singer-Actor Inigo Pascual Joins Lead Cast Of Fox Musical Drama
11. ↑ ‘Monarch’: Martha Higareda & Emma Milani Board Fox Musical Drama
12. ↑ ‘Monarch’: Eva Amurri Joins Her Mom Susan Sarandon In Fox Musical Drama Series
13. ↑ Fox’s ‘Monarch’ Taps Adam Croasdell As Recurring
14. ↑ ‘Monarch’: Tony Winner Faith Prince Joins Cast Of Fox Musical Drama
15. ↑ ‘Monarch’: Callum Kerr & Kevin Cahoon Join Fox Musical Drama Series
16. ↑ ‘Monarch’: Reshma Shetty, Damon Dayoub, D.W. Moffett Join Fox Musical Drama
17. ↑ Country Music Drama ‘Monarch’ Gets Two-Night Launch Beginning Post-NFC Championship Game On Fox
18. ↑ Fox Fall 2022 Premiere Dates: ‘Monarch’ 2-Night Event, ‘9-1-1’ & More
19. ↑ ‘Monarch’: Susan Sarandon Introduces “The First Family Of Country Music” In Teaser For Fox Musical Drama