Gráinne O’Malley: Pirate Queen

Gráinne O’Malley: Pirate Queen Series Pre-Production

GRAINNE O’MALLEY: PIRATE QUEEN, is a TV Series written by Kathryn Mackie.

Set in 16th Century Ireland, the series covers the life of renowned clan leader, warrior, sea merchant, and pirate, Grainne O’Malley, known as the Queen of Connacht, The Pirate Queen, and a few names better left unmentioned.

GENRE: Historical Drama

Executive Producer Donna Smith

GRAINNE O’MALLEY: PIRATE QUEEN, is Executive Produced by legendary Hollywood producer, Donna Smith, who brings a wealth of experience as a renowned Hollywood studio executive with Universal, as an independent producer, and CEO of an international film bonding company. Her film resume includes THE TERMINATOR, ROCKY, THE MATRIX, TRAFFIC, THE ENGLISH PATIENT, and many more Oscar nominated and Oscar winning films.

Kathryn Mackie:

Donna Smith, as Universal Studio’s first female head of physical production, is a trailblazing leader of women in film. It is very fitting to have Donna on board for this story of a compelling female figure in history who has been too long overlooked.