Ewan McGregor stars alongside his wife in the new series 'A Gentleman in Moscow,' based on Amor Towles' novel. It follows a Russian aristocrat sentenced to life in a hotel post-Bolshevik Revolution. Here's all you need to know about its release, cast, and more.
The Showtime original premieres Friday, March 29 on Paramount + (for Showtime bundle subscribers) and Sunday, March 31, at 9 p.m. ET on Showtime. It will also be available on March 29 for Paramount + subscribers in Canada, the UK, and Australia. The series consists of eight episodes, released weekly.
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hoursThe official trailer, released on March 5, showcases Alexander Rostov's life sentence in the Metropol Hotel post-trial. Despite confinement, he explores new relationships and self-discovery, hinting at a desire to escape.
Ewan McGregor stars as Alexander Rostov, joined by Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Anna Ubanova, his love interest. Alexa Goodall plays Nina, Alexander's young friend, and Beau Gadsdon, Anastasia Hille, Johnny Harris, and Fehinti Balogan portray Sofia, Olga, Osip, and Mishka, respectively.
The series, adapted from Amor Towles' novel, portrays Rostov's life sentence at the Metropol Hotel. Ben Vanstone, showrunner, and Sam Miller and Sarah O'Gorman, directors, bring the novel to life on screen. Towles, also a co-executive producer, chose TV for its ability to tell a 30-year story effectively.
When will 'A Gentleman in Moscow' be released?
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