Sheriff Country Casting Suggests Dark Future for Popular HBO Max Series
The recent casting news for Sheriff Country raises concerns over the future of HBO Max’s acclaimed series The Gilded Age. Actress Kelli O’Hara has joined the cast of Sheriff Country in a recurring role. She will portray Miranda, the ex-sister-in-law of Sheriff Mickey Fox, played by Morena Baccarin.
Sheriff Country and The Gilded Age: Potential Conflicts Ahead
Miranda, characterized as sharp-tongued and wealthy, may create tensions within the small town of Edgewater. Her relationship with Mickey is complicated further by Mickey’s recent divorce from Travis, portrayed by Christopher Gorham, which promises to be a significant plotline in the upcoming season.
O’Hara currently plays Aurora Fane in The Gilded Age. The filming for The Gilded Age season 4 is set to begin in early 2024. Meanwhile, Sheriff Country’s first season is expected to film well into 2026, potentially leading to scheduling conflicts for O’Hara.
Filming Locations and Schedule Conflicts
- Sheriff Country: Filming in and around Ontario
- The Gilded Age: Filming in Newport, Rhode Island
Due to the logistics of traveling between filming locations in Ontario and Rhode Island, O’Hara may struggle to juggle her commitments to both series. Despite her recurring role in Sheriff Country, Aurora Fane remains a major character in The Gilded Age, indicating the potential for scheduling conflicts.
Dark Future for Aurora Fane?
Given Aurora’s challenging storyline in season 3 of The Gilded Age, there are speculations that her character could face a dark fate in season 4. This comes on the heels of her husband Charles Fane, played by Ward Horton, betraying her, leading to their divorce. In 1880s society, such an event would tarnish Aurora’s reputation, further complicating her future.
The societal pressures of divorce during this era could severely impact Aurora. While her character’s personal struggles are significant, they also offer a narrative avenue for the show’s writers to either conclude her story tragically or allow her to exit the series temporarily to focus on Sheriff Country.
Possible Directions for Aurora’s Character
- Aurora could be killed off, leading to significant plot developments.
- She may take a temporary leave from New York society to deal with her challenges.
Ultimately, Kelli O’Hara’s dual roles pose a dilemma for the show’s creators. Fans are left to speculate on the fate of Aurora Fane, hoping for a resolution that allows O’Hara to continue her work on both series without conflict.
