If you mistakenly thought that the upcoming Apple TV+ series, “Dickinson,” was going to be a completely faithful period piece that shows the life and times of the famous poet Emily Dickinson, well just watch the latest trailer. That’ll give you an idea of what you’re actually going to get.
Sure, “Dickinson” is a period series about the life of the famous poet. And yes, they are taking inspiration from her own life and career, especially how she struggled to find her place amongst the misogyny of the time. There’s also not-so-subtle hints at the poet’s fluid sexuality. However, with the hip-hop music in the background, the dream sequence where the poet is covered in tattoos, and the slight winks to the audience that this is a more modern period piece show that isn’t something that would likely air on PBS.
Joining Hailee Steinfeld in the cast are Jane Krakowski, Toby Huss, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt, and Adrian Blake Enscoe. And if that wasn’t enough, how about the news that Wiz Khalifa guest stars? Yep, this ain’t your mom’s Emily Dickinson story.
“Dickinson” is created and produced by Alena Smith, who is probably best known for her work on series such as “The Affair” and “The Newsroom.”
“Dickinson” is one of the several original series that Apple is launching along with its streaming service on November 1.
Here’s the synopsis:
The series is a half-hour comedy series starring Oscar® nominee Hailee Steinfeld. Created by Alena Smith, Dickinson audaciously explores the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson.