Joanne Froggatt and Amy Forsyth Cast in MGM+ Western Series 'The Magnificent Seven'

Joanne Froggatt and Amy Forsyth are the latest additions to the ensemble cast of the MGM+ western series adaptation of The Magnificent Seven, Deadline reported on Tuesday, June 9.

The two actresses join a lineup that already includes Matt Dillon as Chris Adams, Will Patton as Cyrus T. Clemons, Michael Ealy as Vin Tanner, and Danny Pino as Santiago "Santi" Vega.

Set during the turbulent 1880s American frontier, the series centers on seven skilled but imperfect mercenaries tasked with defending a peaceful Quaker village after a massacre by hired guns working for a ruthless land baron seeking to claim the community's territory. As the group settles in to prepare for an impossible fight, they confront a fundamental moral dilemma: whether violence can be justified in defense of people whose spiritual beliefs reject it. The narrative weaves together the individual histories of each member, exploring what motivates their participation and delving into questions of honor, sacrifice, redemption, morality, and faith.

Froggatt, 45, takes on the role of Harriet Talbot, a character described as resolute and unafraid to stand firm. Harriet's past includes a difficult upbringing in Boston poverty, followed by marriage to a wealthy merchant whose cruelty became unbearable. After becoming pregnant, she made the difficult choice to leave him with nothing, eventually landing at a home for troubled women where she was pressured to relinquish her child. Destitute and without options, she discovered a Quaker community that embraced her unconditionally, transforming it into her sanctuary and spiritual foundation.

Forsyth, 30, portrays Katie "Deadeye" Dalton, a character with a sharp wit and guarded emotional walls. Katie developed her shooting skills through her father's teachings on their family farm. Her talents caught the attention of a traveling Wild West exhibition, which recruited her and bestowed the legendary nickname "Deadeye Dalton," famous as the fastest gun in the west. While performing as the show's main draw, she maintained contact with her family through regular financial support—a period during which she shared a brief but intense romantic connection with Vin, an encounter neither has forgotten.

The series represents a reimagining of director John Sturges' 1960 film of the same name, itself an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's acclaimed 1954 film Seven Samurai, widely regarded as one of cinema's most groundbreaking works. The project was first announced in 2025.