NBC is putting a Regency-era twist on the search to find love in a new reality dating series — and PEOPLE has the first look on Valentine’s Day.The Courtshipwill follow a group of eligible bachelors who will be transported to the Regency-era to compete for one woman’s heart.In the exclusive first trailer, Nicole Remy, the heroine described as “a modern girl tired of modern dating,” says she’s “ready” to meet The One — and she’s willing to see if love can be found the old way.“You’re going to be choosing the gentleman that you want to spend the rest of your life with,” says host Rick Edwards.Sean Gleason/Peacock"Transported to a Regency-style England, a group of eligible hopeful suitors will have to win the heart of our heroine, and her court," a series description reads. “Housed in a castle on the countryside, set on a beautiful backdrop of rolling hills, the heroine and suitors will experience that with which dreams are made of.“Sean Gleason/PeacockSean Gleason/PeacockThe trailer introduces audiences to some of the 16 men who intend to woo Nicole through courting gestures and an assortment of activities, from ballroom dancing to carriage rides and masquerade balls. She even shares a kiss with a suitor or two.Not only do the men have to impress Nicole, they also have to win the approval of Nicole’s court which consists of her father, Claude, her mother, Claire, her sister, Danie, and her best friend, Tessa.Sean Gleason/PeacockWant to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Sean Gleason/PeacockThose competing for Nicole’s heart include Mr. Daniel Bochicchio from Staten Island, New York; Mr. Giuseppe Castronovo from Point Pleasant, New Jersey; Mr. Lincoln Chapman from Nashville, Tennessee; Mr. Christian Lee Cones from Los Angeles; Mr. Lewis Echavarria from Miami, Florida; Mr. Jaquan Holland from Los Angeles; Mr. Daniel “Dan” Hunter from Los Angeles; Mr. Derek Kesseler from Vancouver, British Columbia; Capt. Danny Kim from Seoul, South Korea; Mr. Alex “Achilles” King from San Diego, California; Mr. Chandler “Chan” Luxe from West Hollywood, California; Mr. Charlie Mumbray from Kent, England; Mr. Peter Saffa from Defiance, Missouri; Dr. Jarrett Schanzer from Miami, Florida; Mr. Nate Shanklin from Sacramento, California; and Mr. Caleb Ward from Hampton, Virginia.Sean Gleason/PeacockSean Gleason/PeacockThe Courtshipwas first announcedin July as a show for NBC Universal’s streaming service, Peacock. It previously borrowed part of its original name from author Jane Austen’s Regency-era novel,Pride & Prejudice, before the title was changed toThe Courtship. The show’s premise is similar to popular Netflix seriesBridgertonand the long-runningBachelorfranchise.Its arrival comes amid the rise in popularity of new experimentative dating shows, including Fox’sJoe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, Netflix’sLove Is Blindand HBO Max’sFBoy Island.The Courtshippremieres on March 6 on NBC
NBC is putting a Regency-era twist on the search to find love in a new reality dating series — and PEOPLE has the first look on Valentine’s Day.
The Courtshipwill follow a group of eligible bachelors who will be transported to the Regency-era to compete for one woman’s heart.
In the exclusive first trailer, Nicole Remy, the heroine described as “a modern girl tired of modern dating,” says she’s “ready” to meet The One — and she’s willing to see if love can be found the old way.
“You’re going to be choosing the gentleman that you want to spend the rest of your life with,” says host Rick Edwards.
Sean Gleason/Peacock
“Transported to a Regency-style England, a group of eligible hopeful suitors will have to win the heart of our heroine, and her court,” a series description reads. “Housed in a castle on the countryside, set on a beautiful backdrop of rolling hills, the heroine and suitors will experience that with which dreams are made of.”
The trailer introduces audiences to some of the 16 men who intend to woo Nicole through courting gestures and an assortment of activities, from ballroom dancing to carriage rides and masquerade balls. She even shares a kiss with a suitor or two.
Not only do the men have to impress Nicole, they also have to win the approval of Nicole’s court which consists of her father, Claude, her mother, Claire, her sister, Danie, and her best friend, Tessa.
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
Those competing for Nicole’s heart include Mr. Daniel Bochicchio from Staten Island, New York; Mr. Giuseppe Castronovo from Point Pleasant, New Jersey; Mr. Lincoln Chapman from Nashville, Tennessee; Mr. Christian Lee Cones from Los Angeles; Mr. Lewis Echavarria from Miami, Florida; Mr. Jaquan Holland from Los Angeles; Mr. Daniel “Dan” Hunter from Los Angeles; Mr. Derek Kesseler from Vancouver, British Columbia; Capt. Danny Kim from Seoul, South Korea; Mr. Alex “Achilles” King from San Diego, California; Mr. Chandler “Chan” Luxe from West Hollywood, California; Mr. Charlie Mumbray from Kent, England; Mr. Peter Saffa from Defiance, Missouri; Dr. Jarrett Schanzer from Miami, Florida; Mr. Nate Shanklin from Sacramento, California; and Mr. Caleb Ward from Hampton, Virginia.
The Courtshipwas first announcedin July as a show for NBC Universal’s streaming service, Peacock. It previously borrowed part of its original name from author Jane Austen’s Regency-era novel,Pride & Prejudice, before the title was changed toThe Courtship. The show’s premise is similar to popular Netflix seriesBridgertonand the long-runningBachelorfranchise.
Its arrival comes amid the rise in popularity of new experimentative dating shows, including Fox’sJoe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, Netflix’sLove Is Blindand HBO Max’sFBoy Island.
The Courtshippremieres on March 6 on NBC
source: people.com
