AMC's Yaga: Star-Studded Modern Twist on Slavic Folklore

0:00On April 30, AMC just snagged exclusive U.S. streaming rights to the drama series Yaga, marking Hudson Williams' first big role since heated. Rhydory. The cast includes heavy hitters like Carrie N. Moss, Noah Reed, and Cartbacko with 8.5 hour episodes dropping on AMC Plus later this year. This show flips the Slavic folklore tale of Baba Yaga, the witch who can be villain or helper into a modern mystery thriller set in a sleepy coastal. It's based on a popular play by Kat Sandler, who's also writing and running the show, produced by Front Street Pictures and Blink 49 Studios. Fans are buzzing about the star power, Moss from the Matrix and Fubara, Reed of Shit's Creek fame, Breakout Williams, and Bacco from Letter Kenny. The ensemble rounds out with bets like Sheila McCarthy and Megan Follows, blending suspense with ancient magic vibes, principal photography is rolling right now, co-directed by David Frazi and Rachel Tallahle.

1:00Williams wrapped his scenes back on March 11th, sharing how the Victoria shoot felt like home amid the old folks, nature, and eerie atmosphere. Yaga's bowl take on myth-making promises, dark humor and twists, positioning it as craze first half-hour drama hitting U.S. screens, keep an eye out for that premiere date. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.