UB Spotlight: T’Shan Williams + Producers Talk ‘Flowers in the Attic: The Origin’

Lifetime, the exclusive home of movies inspired by books from best-selling author V.C. Andrews, will premiere the prequel limited series “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin.” The limited series airs consecutively over four weeks, starting at 8/7c this Saturday, July 9th and concluding on July 30th.

“Flowers in the Attic: The Origin” tells the story of the headstrong and determined Olivia Winfield (Rooper) who is working alongside her beloved father, Mr. Winfield (Hamlin), when she finds herself unexpectedly wooed by one of the nation’s most eligible bachelors, Malcolm Foxworth (Irons).

After a whirlwind romance, Olivia finds herself as the mistress of the imposing Foxworth Hall, where she soon discovers that the fairytale life she expected has quickly become a nightmare. Under Malcolm‘s debonair exterior lies a dark heart, and a twisted evil lurks inside Foxworth Hall that will threaten Olivia‘s happiness and that of her children. Her attempts to keep them all safe ultimately push Olivia to become to most terrifying version of herself, leading to her inevitable—and notorious—decision to lock her grandchildren in the attic…

Part 1, airing July 9 at 8/7c, introduces Olivia Winfield as she gives up her career, her home, and her name to become Mrs. Malcolm Foxworth, the wife of the nation’s richest man. Leaving behind her father, when she arrives at her new home, Olivia soon realizes that life at Foxworth Hall is far from the fairytale she imagined it would be and begins to question the choices that led her down this path of eventual destruction.

Part 2, airing July 16 at 8/7c: As Olivia and Malcolm’s family grows in unexpected and questionable ways, she is committed to giving them a childhood full of joy and safety, no matter the cost. However, her efforts prove to be futile as she battles the evils of Foxworth Hall, and her husband’s twisted obsession over a family secret severs their relationship even further.

Part 3, airing July 23 at 8/7c: After a devastating and unimaginable loss that will haunt her for the rest of time, Olivia finds both her son and daughter in forbidden relationships. She opposes their unions, but as she tries to hold on, more destruction finds her and pushes her further to her breaking point. Finally, blood is on her hands as an old foe’s fate waits to be revealed.

Part 4, airing July 30 at 8/7c: After losing all her children due to tragedy and tension, Olivia’s newfound religious beliefs instilled in her by her cousin, and her desire to wreck vengeance on those around her, drives her to become the most notorious and terrifying version of herself; a woman capable of locking her grandchildren in the attic upon the return of her daughter after tragedy strikes the family once again…

One of the most popular authors of all time, V.C. Andrews launched a pop culture sensation with the gothic tale Flowers in the Attic. Flowers in the Attic: The Origin peels back the curtain to reveal the twisted origin and dark secrets of the Foxworth family.

T’Shan Williams who trained at Guildford School of Acting tells UB why she was attracted to the role of Nella Jennings and executive producer Paul Sciarrotta shares how he got involved in the story.

T’Shan‘s credits include; Celie in The Color Purple (Leicester Curve & Birmingham Hippodrome); Heather Duke in Heathers the Musical (Theatre Royal, Haymarket & The Other Palace); Caroline, or Change (Hampstead Theatre); Guys and Dolls (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester); Queen inThe Life (Southwark Playhouse) for which she won the Off-West End award for Best Female in a Musical.