HBO has released a teaser trailer for The Nevers, its upcoming drama series created by Joss Whedon. It was also revealed that The Nevers will premiere in April with six episodes.
The trailer takes viewers back to the end of London's Victorian era, where women have been "touched" with supernatural abilities. Amalia True (Laura Donnelly) and Penance Adair (Ann Skelly) take it upon themselves to build a home for the Touched as they fight to stand up for those forgotten and cast aside by society.
Creator Joss Whedon exited The Nevers in November 2020, citing physical challenges associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. "We have parted ways with Joss Whedon. We remain excited about the future of The Nevers," an HBO statement on Whedon's departure read.
The synopsis for The Nevers can be found below.
In the last years of Victoria’s reign, London is beset by the “Touched”: people – mostly women – who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities - some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True (Laura Donnelly), a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair (Ann Skelly), a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces – to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.
Created by Joss Whedon, The Nevers stars Laura Donnelly, Olivia Williams, James Norton, Tom Riley, Ann Skelly, Ben Chaplin, Pip Torrens, Zackary Momoh, Amy Manson, Nick Frost, Rochelle Neil, Eleanor Tomlinson and Denis O’Hare. The series premieres on HBO in April.
Source: HBO