The first episode images from The Wash Sisters adaptation are here – and we are so excited for this series
RTE dropped the first few photos from the show today, showing the sisters huddled together in a bar, having the craic at dinner, experiencing heartache, falling in love, and having a great time together.
They shared the photos on Instagram today, along with the caption: “First look inside the world of The Walsh sisters. The very first episode images are here!
“Set your reminders for the 28th September when the beloved world of @Marian_Keyes comes to life soon on RTÉ One and @RTÉPlayer.”
The Marian Keyes adaptation was announced earlier this year to much excitement.
Starring Louisa Harland as Anna, Caroline Menton as Rachel, Danielle Galligan as Claire, Máiréad Tyers as Helen, Stefanie Preissner as Maggie, Aidan Quinn as Daddy Walsh, Carrie Crowley as Mammy Walsh, and Debi Mazar as Chaquie, the series boasts some serious names.
The six part series is about a chaotic, dysfunctional but deeply loveable family of five sisters, a devout mother and a bemused father.
This is a sisterhood full of in-jokes, hand-me-down resentments and more than a few old wounds. However, their DNA, history and shared love of power ballads keep the Walsh sisters together in the face of heartbreak, grief, addiction and parenthood.
Earlier this year Marian Keyes said: “It’s impossible to overstate how thrilled I am with this production. Stefanie Preissner’s scripts alchemised the vibe of my novels into a new and compelling thing. Individually and collectively the five young women playing the sisters astonished me. Their warm, bickery engagement feels just like a family.
“The rest of the cast is equally tremendous, and Mammy and Daddy Walsh are beautiful together. These amazing people have captured the spirit of my books, and they’re transformed into something new and exciting. Visiting the set was always a thrill, the director and crew had a definite vision, and their commitment and hard work was clear.
“There’s a lot that’s very funny and warm but some of the scenes are dark and deeply moving. This probably sounds like a strange thing to say but even if I wasn’t involved in this, I’d be dying to see it. I’m so grateful to all the individuals who worked so hard to make this beautiful series and I’m very excited for the world to see the finished product.”
The Walsh Sisters airs on September 28th on RTE One and the RTE Player.