Gerard Kearns, Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, Claire Danes, Tom Hiddleston, Michael Jibson and Jamael Westman at the special screening of “The Essex Serpent.”

Today Apple TV+ held the world premiere event for the upcoming period drama limited series "The Essex Serpent" at the Ham Yard Hotel in London. Attendees at the premiere red carpet included series stars Claire Danes, Tom Hiddleston, Clémence Poésy, Frank Dillane, Hayley Squires, Jamael Westman, Gerard Kearns and Michael Jibson.

Led by Emmy and SAG Award winner Danes, Emmy Award nominee Hiddleston, Dillane, Poésy and Squires, “The Essex Serpent” follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.

Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston at the special screening of "The Essex Serpent."

"The Essex Serpent," based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Sarah Perry, is directed by BAFTA Awards nominee Clio Barnard and written by BAFTA Award nominee Anna Symon. Barnard and Symon also serve as executive producers alongside Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Patrick Walters. The series is produced for Apple TV+ by See-Saw Films.

Although Apple failed to note the date that it will be premiering on Apple TV+, other sources have indicated that it will debut on May 13, 2022.

Previous Patently Apple reports on "The Essex Serpent":

Aug. 2020: British Actress Keira Knightley will Star and Produce a new Apple TV+ Series based on the book 'The Essex Serpent'

Feb. 2021: Claire Danes of 'Homeland' Fame Replaces Keira Knightley in the 2021 Apple TV+ Series 'The Essex Serpent'

Apr 2021: Apple Studios has added Four Key Cast Members for the Apple TV+ Drama Series 'The Essex Serpent'

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