Taylor Jenkins Reid took the world by storm with her maelstrom of glitz, glam, and rock ‘n’ roll.
In 2017, Reid gave us the highly-lauded novel Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which is to have its own big-screen adaptation and, two years later, she released Daisy Jones & the Six. The massively popular title went on to win the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction in 2019.
With over one million copies sold worldwide, recognition from Reese Witherspoon’s book club, and a dedicated fan following on TikTok, Reid’s work has undoubtedly amassed a name for itself and become one of our most anticipated adaptations of 2023.
What is the premise of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel Daisy Jones and the Six?
Everyone knows of the legendary ‘70s rock group Daisy Jones & the Six, but no one knows what led to their infamous breakup. Until now.
Rooted in Los Angeles’ legendary ‘sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll’ scene, Reid offers a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the music industry alongside an unforgettable cast of characters that practically jump off the page.
Is Daisy Jones and the Six about Fleetwood Mac?
From the New York Times bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid comes Daisy Jones & the Six, a mesmerizingly unique story influenced by the legendary band Fleetwood Mac and their iconic album Rumours.
In a guest post on Hello Sunshine, Reid recounts the moment she first saw bandmates Stevie and Lindsey interact on stage – a moment that would cross her mind years later and become the inspiration for her work Daisy Jones & the Six.
Who is producing Daisy Jones and the Six?
Taylor Jenkins Reid is to produce Daisy Jones and the Six alongside executive producer Reese Witherspoon and her production company Hello Sunshine in conjunction with Amazon Studios, Big Indie Pictures, and Circle of Confusion.
Who is in the cast of the show Daisy Jones & the Six?
Riley Keough will bring the legendary fictional performer Daisy Jones to life. In 2010, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley began making a name for herself in the world of film with her acting debut in The Runaways (2010). Since then, Keough has appeared in The Good Doctor (2011), Jack & Diane (2012), and The Girlfriend Experience (2016), and in 2022, she made her directorial debut with the film War Pony.
Sam Claflin is to step into the shoes of Billy Dunne, the iconic rockstar and frontman to Daisy Jones & the Six. Claflin’s most notable roles include Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), Will Traynor in Me Before You (2016), and Richard Sharp in Adrift (2018).
Camila Morrone will take on the role of Camila Dunne, the wife of Billy Dunne. Morrone is best known for portraying Jordan Kersey in Death Wish (2018), Jessie in Never Goin’ Back (2018), and Ruby in Valley Girl (2020).
In addition to Daisy and Billy, the band members of Daisy Jones & the Six include lead guitarist and brother to Billy, Graham Dunne, played by Will Harrison, bassist Eddie Roundtree, played by Josh Whitehouse, drummer Warren Rhodes, played by Sebastian Chacon, and keyboardist Karen Sirko, played by Suki Waterhouse.
The cast will also include Nabiyah Be as Simone Jackson, Tom Wright as Teddy Price, Timothy Olyphant as Rod Reyes, Jacqueline Obradors as Lucia, Ayesha Harris as Bernie, Naya Kodeh as Julia Dunne, Ross Partridge as Don Midelton, Seychelle Gabriel as an interviewer, Jack Romano as Chuck Loving, Jonathan D’Ambrosio as Tobias, and Evan Daigle as George.
Do the actors really sing in Daisy Jones and the Six?
The actors portraying the members of the ‘70s band Daisy Jones & the Six were hard at work bringing their characters to life.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Keough recalled sending in a video of herself singing a song from Fleetwood Mac and being told that if she wanted the role of Daisy, she would have to learn to belt. Keough reached that goal with help from a vocal coach during the pandemic, bringing her one step closer to becoming the sensational icon Daisy Jones.
Keough was not the only one who had to take steps toward becoming a full-fledged rockstar. Before Daisy Jones & the Six, Claflin had never played the guitar, let alone picked one up, nor did he have the vocal experience needed to portray Billy. Claflin had his work cut out for him, but with help from vocal coaches and guitar teachers, he was able to transform into rock legend Billy Dunne.
When is the release date of Daisy Jones and the Six?
If you are antsy for the tv adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s phenomenal novel, you will be happy to know that Daisy Jones and the Six is to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, March 3rd. The limited miniseries will consist of ten episodes.
Is there a trailer for the show Daisy Jones and the Six?
On December 6th, Amazon released a 15-second-long teaser showing the band moments before a performance with Daisy and Billy giving each other mutual nods.
On January 25th, Prime released an official trailer for the TV show adaptation of Daisy Jones and the Six that has everyone in a chokehold. March 3rd cannot come fast enough.