Mary Steenburgen Saddles Into Outlaw Country Pilot

Mary Steenburgen has landed a starring role on the FX pilot Outlaw Country, Deadline.com reports.

The 57-year-old actress, who recurs as herself on Curb Your Enthusiasm, will play a powerful country music superstar who's protective of her daughter, Annabel.

Check out photos of Mary Steenburgen

The drama follows Southern organized crime and Nashville royalty.

Outlaw Country's pilot was written by Josh Goldin and Rachel Abramowitz. Art Linson and John Linson, of Sons of Anarchy, will executive-produce. Shooter Jennings, the son of late country star Waylon Jennings, will serve as an executive consultant and music supervisor on the project.

Will you watch Outlaw Country?