Starz’s first teaser for The Serpent Queen season two declares in no uncertain terms that the “bad b*tch is back.” The teaser also provides our first good look at Oscar nominee Minnie Driver as Queen Elizabeth I.
The short teaser was accompanied by a batch of photos from the upcoming season set to premiere this summer.
Samantha Morton reprises her role as the titular character, Catherine de Medici. Additional returning season one stars include Danny Kirrane as Louis de Bourbon, Ray Panthaki as Charles Guise, Raza Jaffrey as Francois de Guise, and Enzo Cilenti as Ruggieri. Amrita Acharia returns as Aabis, Ruby Bentall is Angelica, Beth Goddard is Antoinette Guise, Ludivine Sagnier is Diane de Poitiers, and Rupert Everett is Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
Season two’s new cast includes:
Angus Imrie as “Henry IV” the son of Antoine de Bourbon and Jeanne d’Albret, he appears uncivilized,...
The short teaser was accompanied by a batch of photos from the upcoming season set to premiere this summer.
Samantha Morton reprises her role as the titular character, Catherine de Medici. Additional returning season one stars include Danny Kirrane as Louis de Bourbon, Ray Panthaki as Charles Guise, Raza Jaffrey as Francois de Guise, and Enzo Cilenti as Ruggieri. Amrita Acharia returns as Aabis, Ruby Bentall is Angelica, Beth Goddard is Antoinette Guise, Ludivine Sagnier is Diane de Poitiers, and Rupert Everett is Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
Season two’s new cast includes:
Angus Imrie as “Henry IV” the son of Antoine de Bourbon and Jeanne d’Albret, he appears uncivilized,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Starz has released a first look at the second season of the captivating Samantha Morton-led historical drama The Serpent Queen. The photos tease the debut of Academy Award nominee Minnie Driver as the infamous ‘Virgin Queen’ Elizabeth I, who rivals Catherine in court in the delightfully wicked upcoming season.
In addition, Starz has also released the first teaser trailer, revealing that Catherine is willing to do anything to maintain her power.
The Serpent Queen tells the story of Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton), who, against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. The lavish drama’s second season is set to return in Summer 2024.
Danny Kirrane (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Ray Panthaki (Away), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland), Enzo Cilenti (Free Fire), Amrita Acharia (Game of Thrones), Ruby Bentall (Firebrand), Beth Goddard (Manhunt), Ludivine Sagnier (Lupin), and Rupert Everett...
In addition, Starz has also released the first teaser trailer, revealing that Catherine is willing to do anything to maintain her power.
The Serpent Queen tells the story of Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton), who, against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. The lavish drama’s second season is set to return in Summer 2024.
Danny Kirrane (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Ray Panthaki (Away), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland), Enzo Cilenti (Free Fire), Amrita Acharia (Game of Thrones), Ruby Bentall (Firebrand), Beth Goddard (Manhunt), Ludivine Sagnier (Lupin), and Rupert Everett...
- 4/4/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Look no further for your next period drama fix -- The Serpent Queen has got your back.
The story of Catherine de Medici is coming back for a second season with The Serpent Queen Season 2, and we can't wait to see what schemes Catherine will get up to next.
Here's everything we know about the upcoming season, including the cast, plot, trailer, and more.
Has The Serpent Queen Been Renewed for Season 2?
Fortunately, we will be seeing more of The Serpent Queen coming to our screens before long.
The series was renewed for Season 2 back in October of 2022.
Now, we just have to wait for the series to begin production.
How Did The Serpent Queen Season 1 End?
The Serpent Queen Season 1 ended with a lot of scheming, a crowning, and even more schemes.
We see Rahima narrate this episode and know that she has a significant place in the plot...
The story of Catherine de Medici is coming back for a second season with The Serpent Queen Season 2, and we can't wait to see what schemes Catherine will get up to next.
Here's everything we know about the upcoming season, including the cast, plot, trailer, and more.
Has The Serpent Queen Been Renewed for Season 2?
Fortunately, we will be seeing more of The Serpent Queen coming to our screens before long.
The series was renewed for Season 2 back in October of 2022.
Now, we just have to wait for the series to begin production.
How Did The Serpent Queen Season 1 End?
The Serpent Queen Season 1 ended with a lot of scheming, a crowning, and even more schemes.
We see Rahima narrate this episode and know that she has a significant place in the plot...
- 3/8/2024
- by Devin Piel
- TVfanatic
Minnie Driver joins ‘The Serpent Queen’ (Photo Credit: Mark Williams / Courtesy of Starz)
Oscar nominee Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) has joined the cast of Starz’s The Serpent Queen season two as ‘Virgin Queen’ Elizabeth I. Driver’s will be a recurring role, while Angus Imrie (Fleabag), Emma McDonald (Moonhaven), Stanley Morgan (The Sandman), and Philippine Velge (Station Eleven) have come on board as series regulars.
Season two will also include new recurring characters played by Rosalie Craig (1899), Isobel Jesper Jones (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), Bill Milner (Son of Rambow), Ashley Thomas (Them), and Alexandre Willaume (The Wheel of Time).
Samantha Morton returns to lead the cast as Catherine de Medici in the period drama based on Leonia Frieda’s Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France. Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road) writes and executive produces the series, with Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games Franchise...
Oscar nominee Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) has joined the cast of Starz’s The Serpent Queen season two as ‘Virgin Queen’ Elizabeth I. Driver’s will be a recurring role, while Angus Imrie (Fleabag), Emma McDonald (Moonhaven), Stanley Morgan (The Sandman), and Philippine Velge (Station Eleven) have come on board as series regulars.
Season two will also include new recurring characters played by Rosalie Craig (1899), Isobel Jesper Jones (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), Bill Milner (Son of Rambow), Ashley Thomas (Them), and Alexandre Willaume (The Wheel of Time).
Samantha Morton returns to lead the cast as Catherine de Medici in the period drama based on Leonia Frieda’s Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France. Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road) writes and executive produces the series, with Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games Franchise...
- 3/6/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Walt Disney Studios has had a pretty abysmal year at the international box office in 2023. Between Ant-Man: Quantumania, The Little Mermaid, Elemental, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and perhaps most disappointing, The Marvels, the typically successful movie studio has lost an ungodly amount of money by producing overly expensive feature films that failed to resonate among the masses and earn back their financial investments. If the studio isn’t careful and the trend continues, Disney could break another record for the all-time biggest box-office bomb on record.
Speaking of which, what would your answer be if you had to guess Disney’s most notorious financial flop of all time? Well, up until recently, the correct response would have been John Carter, the disastrous 2012 adaptation of Edgar Rice Boroughs’ A Princes of Mars. However, after tallying up the receipts in 2023, Disney’s most infamous box office failure now belongs to The Lone Ranger,...
Speaking of which, what would your answer be if you had to guess Disney’s most notorious financial flop of all time? Well, up until recently, the correct response would have been John Carter, the disastrous 2012 adaptation of Edgar Rice Boroughs’ A Princes of Mars. However, after tallying up the receipts in 2023, Disney’s most infamous box office failure now belongs to The Lone Ranger,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
The upcoming Netflix docudrama ‘Queen Cleopatra’ will feature a dramatized account of the Queen’s life incidents with the assistance of various interviews.
Queen Cleopatra was the legendary queen of Egypt who possesses significant historical significance in the history of both Egypt and Rome. Her suicide ended the Ptolemaic lineage.
The series features a number of controversial ideas about her which have already attracted some controversies.
British actress Adele James will be seen in the role of Queen Cleopatra in the series. It will be released on Netflix on May 10, 2023.
Following is a list of a number of television series that you may give a try if you are waiting for ‘Queen Cleopatra’ to arrive on Netflix.
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Top 10 Television Series Like Queen Cleopatra: The Great – Number of Seasons: 3 Deadline
Tony McNamara created this historical and satirical black comedy-drama series that is inspired by...
Queen Cleopatra was the legendary queen of Egypt who possesses significant historical significance in the history of both Egypt and Rome. Her suicide ended the Ptolemaic lineage.
The series features a number of controversial ideas about her which have already attracted some controversies.
British actress Adele James will be seen in the role of Queen Cleopatra in the series. It will be released on Netflix on May 10, 2023.
Following is a list of a number of television series that you may give a try if you are waiting for ‘Queen Cleopatra’ to arrive on Netflix.
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Top 10 Television Series Like Queen Cleopatra: The Great – Number of Seasons: 3 Deadline
Tony McNamara created this historical and satirical black comedy-drama series that is inspired by...
- 11/17/2023
- by Suvechchha Saha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
When Is The Serpent Queen Season 2 Coming? Well, created by Justin Haythe, ‘The Serpent Queen’ is a gripping period drama centered around the life of Catherine de’ Medici.
The series delves into the fascinating journey of this Italian noblewoman who becomes entwined in the French royal family through marriage, with the expectation of bringing a substantial dowry from her wealthy family.
However, Catherine soon realizes that her husband’s affections lie elsewhere, and she faces the additional challenge of struggling to conceive children.
Despite these daunting obstacles, Catherine defies expectations and leaves an indelible mark on history, ultimately reigning over France for an impressive three decades.
Boasting a talented cast including Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, and Enzo Cilenti, ‘The Serpent Queen’ offers a captivating retelling of one of history’s lesser-known tales.
Given the show’s intriguing premise, it comes as no surprise that fans are eagerly awaiting news about...
The series delves into the fascinating journey of this Italian noblewoman who becomes entwined in the French royal family through marriage, with the expectation of bringing a substantial dowry from her wealthy family.
However, Catherine soon realizes that her husband’s affections lie elsewhere, and she faces the additional challenge of struggling to conceive children.
Despite these daunting obstacles, Catherine defies expectations and leaves an indelible mark on history, ultimately reigning over France for an impressive three decades.
Boasting a talented cast including Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, and Enzo Cilenti, ‘The Serpent Queen’ offers a captivating retelling of one of history’s lesser-known tales.
Given the show’s intriguing premise, it comes as no surprise that fans are eagerly awaiting news about...
- 7/28/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Justin Haythe, creator of Starz’s latest period drama, “The Serpent Queen,” understands the absurdity of the Medici era. For him, this is a landscape where the simplest cut could outright kill a person and an argument could easily transition into people throwing furniture at each other. “I had not set out to do a royal show or a period show. That’s a very established genre and you have to satisfy this genre, which, hopefully, we have. But I didn’t have an idea how to reinvent it,” Haythe told IndieWire via Zoom.
For Haythe, that reinvention came from opening up the world of French leader Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton) to characters that have been commonly written out of history. “Anything is fair game if the character is right. All those people exist in history, the kings and the queens. The people who serve them, the people who brought them their horses,...
For Haythe, that reinvention came from opening up the world of French leader Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton) to characters that have been commonly written out of history. “Anything is fair game if the character is right. All those people exist in history, the kings and the queens. The people who serve them, the people who brought them their horses,...
- 10/31/2022
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
Samantha Morton as Catherine De Medici in Starz’s ‘The Serpent Queen’
Starz’s The Serpent Queen starring two-time Oscar nominee Samantha Morton as Catherine de Medici has been renewed for a second season. The official renewal was announced as season one of the popular drama is set to wrap up on October 30, 2022.
“The Serpent Queen is distinctly modern, darkly comedic, and completely unexpected,” stated Kathryn Busby, President, Original Programming, Starz. “Catherine De Medici’s story is the perfect complement to our female-forward slate, and Samantha Morton’s brilliant portrayal of this ruthless, charming and savvy queen anchors the whole production. We’re thrilled to unveil more of her incredible life and reign in season two, which promises to be even more provocative and sublime.”
The first season also features Liv Hill, Charles Dance, Ludivine Sagnier, Colm Meaney, Kiruna Stamell, Barry Atsma, Alex Heath, and Amrita Acharia. Enzo Cilenti, Antonia Clarke,...
Starz’s The Serpent Queen starring two-time Oscar nominee Samantha Morton as Catherine de Medici has been renewed for a second season. The official renewal was announced as season one of the popular drama is set to wrap up on October 30, 2022.
“The Serpent Queen is distinctly modern, darkly comedic, and completely unexpected,” stated Kathryn Busby, President, Original Programming, Starz. “Catherine De Medici’s story is the perfect complement to our female-forward slate, and Samantha Morton’s brilliant portrayal of this ruthless, charming and savvy queen anchors the whole production. We’re thrilled to unveil more of her incredible life and reign in season two, which promises to be even more provocative and sublime.”
The first season also features Liv Hill, Charles Dance, Ludivine Sagnier, Colm Meaney, Kiruna Stamell, Barry Atsma, Alex Heath, and Amrita Acharia. Enzo Cilenti, Antonia Clarke,...
- 10/27/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“The Serpent Queen” has been renewed for Season 2 at Starz.
The premium cabler has renewed the historical drama featuring two-time Academy Award nominee Samantha Morton for an eight-episode second season. The news comes ahead of the show’s Season 1 finale, which is scheduled to air on Sunday, October 30 on Starz at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt in the U.S. and Canada and at midnight on Starz streaming services.
Based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda, the series tells the story of Queen Catherine de Medici (Morton), described as “one of the most unlikely, yet powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. Season 1 follows the young ruler, age 14, who after being orphaned, marries into the 16th-century French court. To save her future, she’s forced to quickly adapt to her surroundings and learn who she can trust –– both within the royal court and her personal life.
The premium cabler has renewed the historical drama featuring two-time Academy Award nominee Samantha Morton for an eight-episode second season. The news comes ahead of the show’s Season 1 finale, which is scheduled to air on Sunday, October 30 on Starz at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt in the U.S. and Canada and at midnight on Starz streaming services.
Based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda, the series tells the story of Queen Catherine de Medici (Morton), described as “one of the most unlikely, yet powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. Season 1 follows the young ruler, age 14, who after being orphaned, marries into the 16th-century French court. To save her future, she’s forced to quickly adapt to her surroundings and learn who she can trust –– both within the royal court and her personal life.
- 10/27/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
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The queen will return to Starz.
The Lionsgate-controlled premium cable network has handed out a second-season renewal for The Serpent Queen. The news comes ahead of this weekend’s season one finale of the drama that stars Samantha Morton as ruthless ruler Catherine de Medici.
“The Serpent Queen is distinctly modern, darkly comedic and completely unexpected,” said Kathryn Busby, the recently installed president of originals at Starz. “Catherine De Medici’s story is the perfect complement to our female-forward slate, and Samantha Morton’s brilliant portrayal of this ruthless, charming and savvy queen anchors the whole production. We’re thrilled to unveil more of her incredible life and reign in season two, which promises to be even more provocative and sublime.”
Based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, The Serpent Queen was ordered straight to...
The queen will return to Starz.
The Lionsgate-controlled premium cable network has handed out a second-season renewal for The Serpent Queen. The news comes ahead of this weekend’s season one finale of the drama that stars Samantha Morton as ruthless ruler Catherine de Medici.
“The Serpent Queen is distinctly modern, darkly comedic and completely unexpected,” said Kathryn Busby, the recently installed president of originals at Starz. “Catherine De Medici’s story is the perfect complement to our female-forward slate, and Samantha Morton’s brilliant portrayal of this ruthless, charming and savvy queen anchors the whole production. We’re thrilled to unveil more of her incredible life and reign in season two, which promises to be even more provocative and sublime.”
Based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, The Serpent Queen was ordered straight to...
- 10/27/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“The Serpent Queen” is not slithering away from our screens anytime soon: The Starz period drama about the ruthless Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton) has nabbed an early Season 2 renewal for eight episodes ahead of its Season 1 finale, which will air Oct. 30.
The critically acclaimed series currently holds a 100 critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, in addition to an 87 audience score. Starring two-time Oscar nominee Morton, “The Serpent Queen” is billed as a historical drama with edge, presenting a modernized tale of de Medici who against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. The story begins with a 14-year-old, orphaned Catherine who marries into the 16th-century French court and must quickly learn the ropes of loyalty and trust, all while outmaneuvering anyone who underestimates her determination to survive at any cost.
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The critically acclaimed series currently holds a 100 critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, in addition to an 87 audience score. Starring two-time Oscar nominee Morton, “The Serpent Queen” is billed as a historical drama with edge, presenting a modernized tale of de Medici who against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. The story begins with a 14-year-old, orphaned Catherine who marries into the 16th-century French court and must quickly learn the ropes of loyalty and trust, all while outmaneuvering anyone who underestimates her determination to survive at any cost.
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- 10/27/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Starz has renewed The Serpent Queen for an eight-episode second season ahead of the drama’s freshman finale airing on Sunday.
The series, based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, is a contemporary spin on the life of Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton) who against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. It begins when 14-year-old, orphaned Catherine marries into the 16th-century French court. With her future uncertain, she must quickly learn who she can trust – both within her personal entourage of courtiers and the members of the royal court – while outmaneuvering anyone who underestimates her determination to survive at any cost.
“The Serpent Queen is distinctly modern, darkly comedic, and completely unexpected,” said Kathryn Busby, President, Original Programming, Starz. “Catherine De Medici’s story is the perfect complement to our female-forward slate, and Samantha Morton...
The series, based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, is a contemporary spin on the life of Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton) who against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. It begins when 14-year-old, orphaned Catherine marries into the 16th-century French court. With her future uncertain, she must quickly learn who she can trust – both within her personal entourage of courtiers and the members of the royal court – while outmaneuvering anyone who underestimates her determination to survive at any cost.
“The Serpent Queen is distinctly modern, darkly comedic, and completely unexpected,” said Kathryn Busby, President, Original Programming, Starz. “Catherine De Medici’s story is the perfect complement to our female-forward slate, and Samantha Morton...
- 10/27/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: Starz
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: September 11, 2022 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Enzo Cilenti, Barry Atsma, Nicholas Burns, Danny Kirrane, Sennia Nanua, Beth Goddard, Antonia Clarke, and George Jaques.
TV show description:
A period drama series, The Serpent Queen TV show was created by Justin Haythe and is based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda.
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Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: September 11, 2022 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Enzo Cilenti, Barry Atsma, Nicholas Burns, Danny Kirrane, Sennia Nanua, Beth Goddard, Antonia Clarke, and George Jaques.
TV show description:
A period drama series, The Serpent Queen TV show was created by Justin Haythe and is based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda.
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- 9/12/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Historical figure Catherine de Medici gets the period-drama-with-a-twist treatment in Starz’s “The Serpent Queen,” as the show finds a unique way to tell the story of the Italian-born French queen, who influenced the politics of her adopted nation for decades.
Starring Samantha Morton as the grown-up queen, Catherine tells her story to a young woman employed in the kitchen at her court – Rahima (Sennia Nanua) – explaining to her (and the audience) how she’s survived, found agency and even thrived in a court initially unfriendly to a young Catherine (played by Liv Hill), and always dangerous. But while breaking the fourth wall, or at least turning and talking to camera, which often stands in for Rahima, may feel fresh for a television series, it is inspired by classic theater works.
“Direct address, it’s been around since the ancient Greeks and Shakespeare, but it makes something incredibly urgent,” executive producer Justin Haythe told TheWrap.
Starring Samantha Morton as the grown-up queen, Catherine tells her story to a young woman employed in the kitchen at her court – Rahima (Sennia Nanua) – explaining to her (and the audience) how she’s survived, found agency and even thrived in a court initially unfriendly to a young Catherine (played by Liv Hill), and always dangerous. But while breaking the fourth wall, or at least turning and talking to camera, which often stands in for Rahima, may feel fresh for a television series, it is inspired by classic theater works.
“Direct address, it’s been around since the ancient Greeks and Shakespeare, but it makes something incredibly urgent,” executive producer Justin Haythe told TheWrap.
- 9/11/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
I don’t believe I have any more power now than I did at 22,” says Samantha Morton. “And I didn’t have any power then.”
That’s a startling statement to process after watching the 45-year-old’s regal performance in The Serpent Queen, during which she wields power with terrifyingly casual control and cruel smirks, as heads roll on her command. She stars as Catherine de Medici, the Italian merchant’s daughter who became queen of France in 1547, gradually acquiring a reputation as one of the most brutal and calculating European rulers of the period.
The crisp and witty feminism of the new Starz series highlights the misogynistic myths that history has spun around the “Medici Bitch” (who wasn’t conventionally pretty or submissive and did not conceive a child in the first decade of her marriage). But it doesn’t patronise its heroine by attempting to reinvent her as a misunderstood goody.
That’s a startling statement to process after watching the 45-year-old’s regal performance in The Serpent Queen, during which she wields power with terrifyingly casual control and cruel smirks, as heads roll on her command. She stars as Catherine de Medici, the Italian merchant’s daughter who became queen of France in 1547, gradually acquiring a reputation as one of the most brutal and calculating European rulers of the period.
The crisp and witty feminism of the new Starz series highlights the misogynistic myths that history has spun around the “Medici Bitch” (who wasn’t conventionally pretty or submissive and did not conceive a child in the first decade of her marriage). But it doesn’t patronise its heroine by attempting to reinvent her as a misunderstood goody.
- 9/11/2022
- by Helen Brown
- The Independent - TV
If you were to see the trailer or basically any promotional material for “The Serpent Queen,” Starz’s new series about the infamous life of one Catherine de Medici, you’d be forgiven for assuming it’s a showcase for Samantha Morton in a historical drama with modern touches, following in the footsteps of her recent turn in “Harlots.” Even its arresting opening credits sequence, which sees Morton stride to a throne to a heavy guitar lick as snakes slither out and toward her, suggests a show preoccupied with being Edgy and Different — a show that would consider itself to be not like Starz’s many other historical drama girls, as it were.
However: as adapted from Leonie Frieda’s biography by Justin Haythe, this perception proves to be only somewhat the case. In fact, the first few episodes of “The Serpent Queen” — which premieres Sunday, Sept. 11 — feature Morton sparingly,...
However: as adapted from Leonie Frieda’s biography by Justin Haythe, this perception proves to be only somewhat the case. In fact, the first few episodes of “The Serpent Queen” — which premieres Sunday, Sept. 11 — feature Morton sparingly,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
We caught up with creator, showrunner, executive producer and screen writer Justin Haythe and executive producer Erwin Stoff to discuss the upcoming Starz period drama “The Serpent Queen”.
The producers shared with us several details about the production such as the stunning visuals, the cast chemistry, and the importance of sharing the story of Queen Catherine de’ Medici and her rise to power.
When asked what it was about this story and why it was so important to tell, Justin Haythe tells us, “I wasn’t looking for a period show and I wasn’t looking for a royal show…when I read this book at the suggestion of Erwin [Stoff] and our good friend Francis who is also a producer on the show I thought this was an incredible modern character. I thought it was female anti-hero and I had never really seen someone who you were utterly sympathetic for...
The producers shared with us several details about the production such as the stunning visuals, the cast chemistry, and the importance of sharing the story of Queen Catherine de’ Medici and her rise to power.
When asked what it was about this story and why it was so important to tell, Justin Haythe tells us, “I wasn’t looking for a period show and I wasn’t looking for a royal show…when I read this book at the suggestion of Erwin [Stoff] and our good friend Francis who is also a producer on the show I thought this was an incredible modern character. I thought it was female anti-hero and I had never really seen someone who you were utterly sympathetic for...
- 9/9/2022
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Catherine de Medici is one of the lesser known Queens despite how her family has impacted popular culture centuries later.
It's high time this misunderstood woman, the longest-reigning monarch in France's history, gets a rich and entertaining adaption of her life.
A historical drama with an edge, based in part on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda and brought to life by writer and showrunner Justin Haythe, The Serpent Queen puts a contemporary spin on conventional storytelling to tell the tale of Catherine de Medici's (Samantha Morton) rise to power.
Catherine's role in history may be as an evil queen, but in the series premiere, "Medici Bitch," Catherine’s tale unfolds through flashbacks as she defends her actions and imparts the lessons she’s learned to her new servant confident, Rahima (Sennia Nanua).
The story starts with Catherine at 14 (Liv Hill), when she's plucked...
It's high time this misunderstood woman, the longest-reigning monarch in France's history, gets a rich and entertaining adaption of her life.
A historical drama with an edge, based in part on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda and brought to life by writer and showrunner Justin Haythe, The Serpent Queen puts a contemporary spin on conventional storytelling to tell the tale of Catherine de Medici's (Samantha Morton) rise to power.
Catherine's role in history may be as an evil queen, but in the series premiere, "Medici Bitch," Catherine’s tale unfolds through flashbacks as she defends her actions and imparts the lessons she’s learned to her new servant confident, Rahima (Sennia Nanua).
The story starts with Catherine at 14 (Liv Hill), when she's plucked...
- 9/9/2022
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
The Serpent Queen is coming soon to Starz. The cable channel has set a premiere date and released a trailer teasing the new historical drama.
Starring Samantha Morton, Sennia Nanua, Liv Hill, Charles Dance, Ludivine Sagnier, Colm Meaney, Kiruna Stamell, Barry Atsma, Alex Heath, Amrita Acharia, Enzo Cilenti, Antonia Clarke, Adam Garcia, Beth Goddard, Raza Jaffrey, Ray Panthaki, Nicholas Burns, Danny Kirrane, and Rupert Everett, the series was created by Justin Haythe. The story focuses on the Queen of France, Catherine de Medici (Morton), and her rise to power.
revealed more about the new series in a press release.
“Starz released today the trailer and key art for the wicked new drama series "The Serpent Queen" set to premiere on Sunday, September 11. The new series stars Golden Globe(R) winner, two-time Academy Award(R) and two-time BAFTA Award-nominated actress, Samantha...
Starring Samantha Morton, Sennia Nanua, Liv Hill, Charles Dance, Ludivine Sagnier, Colm Meaney, Kiruna Stamell, Barry Atsma, Alex Heath, Amrita Acharia, Enzo Cilenti, Antonia Clarke, Adam Garcia, Beth Goddard, Raza Jaffrey, Ray Panthaki, Nicholas Burns, Danny Kirrane, and Rupert Everett, the series was created by Justin Haythe. The story focuses on the Queen of France, Catherine de Medici (Morton), and her rise to power.
revealed more about the new series in a press release.
“Starz released today the trailer and key art for the wicked new drama series "The Serpent Queen" set to premiere on Sunday, September 11. The new series stars Golden Globe(R) winner, two-time Academy Award(R) and two-time BAFTA Award-nominated actress, Samantha...
- 7/30/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Locke and Key” Season 3, which will serve as the series’ final chapter, is set to premiere Aug. 10 on Netflix.
In the final chapter of the series, the Locke family discovers the existence of a time-travel key within Keyhouse. However, a new threat in Matheson is determined to fulfill his own plan with the keys.
“Locke and Key” stars Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Kevin Durand, Sherri Saum, Brendan Hines and Coby Bird. The show is based on the comic book series of the same name written by Joe Hill and illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez.
Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Aron Eli Coleite, Joe Hill and Chris Ryall executive produce the series, along with Idw’s Lydia Antonini and Ted Adams; Genre Arts’ Lindsey Springer; Circle of Confusion’s Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, David Alpert and Rick Jacobs; and Take 5...
In the final chapter of the series, the Locke family discovers the existence of a time-travel key within Keyhouse. However, a new threat in Matheson is determined to fulfill his own plan with the keys.
“Locke and Key” stars Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Kevin Durand, Sherri Saum, Brendan Hines and Coby Bird. The show is based on the comic book series of the same name written by Joe Hill and illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez.
Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Aron Eli Coleite, Joe Hill and Chris Ryall executive produce the series, along with Idw’s Lydia Antonini and Ted Adams; Genre Arts’ Lindsey Springer; Circle of Confusion’s Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, David Alpert and Rick Jacobs; and Take 5...
- 7/28/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Starz has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming historical drama “The Serpent Queen” starring Samantha Morton as Catherine de Medici. The wicked new drama series will premiere on Sunday, September 11th.
A historical drama with an edge, “The Serpent Queen” puts a contemporary spin on conventional storytelling to tell the tale of Catherine de Medici’s (Morton) rise to power. In the series premiere, “Medici Bitch,” Catherine’s tale unfolds through flashbacks as she defends her actions and imparts the lessons she’s learned to her new servant confident, Rahima. At 14, the young, orphaned Catherine marries into the 16th-century French court. Despite her commoner status, her uncle Pope Clement, has negotiated a large dowry and a geopolitical alliance in return for the union, and with it comes the expectation of many heirs. However, on her wedding night, Catherine learns that her new husband is in love with Diane de Poitiers,...
A historical drama with an edge, “The Serpent Queen” puts a contemporary spin on conventional storytelling to tell the tale of Catherine de Medici’s (Morton) rise to power. In the series premiere, “Medici Bitch,” Catherine’s tale unfolds through flashbacks as she defends her actions and imparts the lessons she’s learned to her new servant confident, Rahima. At 14, the young, orphaned Catherine marries into the 16th-century French court. Despite her commoner status, her uncle Pope Clement, has negotiated a large dowry and a geopolitical alliance in return for the union, and with it comes the expectation of many heirs. However, on her wedding night, Catherine learns that her new husband is in love with Diane de Poitiers,...
- 7/28/2022
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
The 2003 dieselpunk superhero film ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’ is getting a reboot. BAFTA nominee Justin Haythe will adapt the script this time around, reports ‘Deadline’. The original film, based on the comic book series of the same name from writer Alan Moore and artist Kevin O’Neill, is set in an alternate Victorian Age […]...
- 5/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
20th Century Studios is developing a reboot of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen for Hulu, Deadline can confirm.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was a fantasy pic released by 20th Century Fox in 2003, based on the comic book series of the same name from writer Alan Moore and artist Kevin O’Neill. Set in an alternate Victorian Age world, it followed a group of famous contemporary fantasy, science fiction, and adventure characters—including Captain Nemo, Dorian Gray and Tom Sawyer—as they teamed up on a secret mission.
The League of Extraordinary Gentleman comics were first introduced in 1999. Stephen Norrington directed the original film adaptation, starring Sean Connery, which was reputed to be the reason he retired from acting—so miserable was his experience on set. James Dale Robinson wrote the script, with Naseeruddin Shah, Peta Wilson, Tony Curran, Stuart Townsend, Shane West, Jason Flemyng and Richard Roxburgh rounding out the cast.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was a fantasy pic released by 20th Century Fox in 2003, based on the comic book series of the same name from writer Alan Moore and artist Kevin O’Neill. Set in an alternate Victorian Age world, it followed a group of famous contemporary fantasy, science fiction, and adventure characters—including Captain Nemo, Dorian Gray and Tom Sawyer—as they teamed up on a secret mission.
The League of Extraordinary Gentleman comics were first introduced in 1999. Stephen Norrington directed the original film adaptation, starring Sean Connery, which was reputed to be the reason he retired from acting—so miserable was his experience on set. James Dale Robinson wrote the script, with Naseeruddin Shah, Peta Wilson, Tony Curran, Stuart Townsend, Shane West, Jason Flemyng and Richard Roxburgh rounding out the cast.
- 5/17/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A seemingly unlikely reboot is in the works at Hulu. "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," the comic book from the legendary Alan Moore and artist Kevin O'Neill that was famously turned into an underwhelming blockbuster in 2003, is getting a do-over from Disney's 20th Century Studios. This time, the franchise will get a new shot at life in the streaming world.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Justin Haythe has been tapped to pen the screenplay for the reboot. Currently, this is being eyed as a movie that will debut on Hulu. As we learned earlier this year, Disney's 20th Century Studios will be...
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Justin Haythe has been tapped to pen the screenplay for the reboot. Currently, this is being eyed as a movie that will debut on Hulu. As we learned earlier this year, Disney's 20th Century Studios will be...
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- 5/17/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
A new adaptation of “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,” based on the Alan Moore graphic novels, is in the works at 20th Century Studios. The project is in early development at the studio, and intended to land on Hulu.
The film will be written by Justin Haythe, who wrote Jennifer Lawrence spy thriller “Red Sparrow.” Kevin O’Neill drew the series which ended after eight graphic novels in 2020. The hope for the new adaptation is to film the original books.
The new incarnation will be extremely faithful to the original graphic novel, which involves famous public domain characters like Allan Quatermain, Mina Harker from Dracula, The Invisible Man, Dr. Henry Jekyll, Fu Manchu, Captain Nemo and Professor Cavor teaming up to thwart a deadly attack on London from the air in Victorian times.
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The film will be written by Justin Haythe, who wrote Jennifer Lawrence spy thriller “Red Sparrow.” Kevin O’Neill drew the series which ended after eight graphic novels in 2020. The hope for the new adaptation is to film the original books.
The new incarnation will be extremely faithful to the original graphic novel, which involves famous public domain characters like Allan Quatermain, Mina Harker from Dracula, The Invisible Man, Dr. Henry Jekyll, Fu Manchu, Captain Nemo and Professor Cavor teaming up to thwart a deadly attack on London from the air in Victorian times.
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- 5/17/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Francis Lawrence is set to direct the feature take of Kevin J. Anderson and Steven L. Sears’ Stalag-X following New Republic Pictures winning the graphic novel’s rights.
New Republic Founder Brian Oliver and President Bradley Fischer are producing alongside about:blank’s Lawrence and Cameron MacConomy. Joy Wilkinson will adapt the IP.
Stalag-x tells the story of a reclusive human soldier imprisoned in an alien Pow camp on a harsh distant planet in the midst of a decade-long interstellar conflict. Believing that his mind holds the key to turning the tide in the war, the alien Krael force him to endure mind-bending experiments that rip into the deepest recesses of his traumatic memories, which they hope will yield an answer to the question: what is human?
“When I first read Stalag-x, I was immediately drawn to the rich, unique world that Kevin and Steven created. I’m thrilled...
New Republic Founder Brian Oliver and President Bradley Fischer are producing alongside about:blank’s Lawrence and Cameron MacConomy. Joy Wilkinson will adapt the IP.
Stalag-x tells the story of a reclusive human soldier imprisoned in an alien Pow camp on a harsh distant planet in the midst of a decade-long interstellar conflict. Believing that his mind holds the key to turning the tide in the war, the alien Krael force him to endure mind-bending experiments that rip into the deepest recesses of his traumatic memories, which they hope will yield an answer to the question: what is human?
“When I first read Stalag-x, I was immediately drawn to the rich, unique world that Kevin and Steven created. I’m thrilled...
- 3/17/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
‘The Serpent Queen’: Beth Goddard Set As Series Regular, Alex Heath To Recur In Starz’s Period Drama
Exclusive: Beth Goddard (Manhunt) is set as a series regular opposite Samantha Morton in Starz’s The Serpent Queen, an eight-part period drama about Catherine de Medici. Additionally, Alex Heath (Home) recurs in the series from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road), Francis Lawrence & Erwin Stoff. Production is underway in France.
Based on Leonie Frieda’s book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France, The Serpent Queen is described as “a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici (Morton) is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination,...
Based on Leonie Frieda’s book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France, The Serpent Queen is described as “a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici (Morton) is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination,...
- 8/9/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: After a worldwide talent search, Sennia Nanua has been cast as a lead opposite Samantha Morton in Starz’s The Serpent Queen, an eight-part period drama about Catherine de Medici, from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road), Francis Lawrence & Erwin Stoff. Production is underway in France.
Based on Leonie Frieda’s book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France. The Serpent Queen is described as “a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici (Morton) is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep...
Based on Leonie Frieda’s book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France. The Serpent Queen is described as “a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici (Morton) is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep...
- 8/6/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Raza Jaffrey has just joined the cast of Starz drama series The Serpent Queen in the role of Francois Guise. He starts work immediately.
Series stars Samantha Morton as Catherine De Medici, based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda. The eight-episode series was written and is executive produced by Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road). Catherine de Medici went from commoner to the center of power when she married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs. It’s a rough start, as she discovers her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the blood sport that is the monarchy better than anyone else,...
Series stars Samantha Morton as Catherine De Medici, based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda. The eight-episode series was written and is executive produced by Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road). Catherine de Medici went from commoner to the center of power when she married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs. It’s a rough start, as she discovers her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the blood sport that is the monarchy better than anyone else,...
- 8/5/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz has cast Ray Panthaki in its upcoming Catherine De Medici drama series The Serpent Queen. He will act alongside Samantha Morton, who stars as the monarch.
Based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, the eight-episode series hails from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road).
Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Morton’s Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.
Stacie Passon will direct multiple episodes, including the premiere episode.
Based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, the eight-episode series hails from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road).
Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Morton’s Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.
Stacie Passon will direct multiple episodes, including the premiere episode.
- 6/25/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has ordered a spinoff documentary series from the creators of “Lenox Hill” called “Emergency NYC.”
Unlike its predecessor, “Emergency NYC” will extend beyond just one hospital and will follow multiple departments within New York City’s health system. The in-depth look at one of the city’s most complex operations shows the interweaving function of transplant and pediatric trauma units; ambulance and helicopter emergency teams and more. It is produced by Yulari Films and executive produced and directed by Adi Barash and Ruthie Shatz.
“Lenox Hill” followed the lives of four doctors in New York City, culminating with an episode at the start of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Casting
Ray Panthaki joined the cast of Starz’s new 16th century drama, “The Serpent Queen.” He will portray Charles Guise, a Catholic Cardinal who revels in stealing from Protestants under the guise of raising funds for war,...
Unlike its predecessor, “Emergency NYC” will extend beyond just one hospital and will follow multiple departments within New York City’s health system. The in-depth look at one of the city’s most complex operations shows the interweaving function of transplant and pediatric trauma units; ambulance and helicopter emergency teams and more. It is produced by Yulari Films and executive produced and directed by Adi Barash and Ruthie Shatz.
“Lenox Hill” followed the lives of four doctors in New York City, culminating with an episode at the start of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Casting
Ray Panthaki joined the cast of Starz’s new 16th century drama, “The Serpent Queen.” He will portray Charles Guise, a Catholic Cardinal who revels in stealing from Protestants under the guise of raising funds for war,...
- 6/25/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Despite current travel restrictions, a flurry of high-profile U.S. films and series are set to shoot in France, including Lionsgate’s “John Wick: Chapter 4” and Netflix’s “The Gray Man.” Starz mini-series “The Serpent Queen,” meanwhile, has been shooting in southern France since April.
Paris hadn’t hosted any big American shoots for over a year as France struggled to ride out the various waves of the pandemic. The country finally emerged from a lengthy lockdown, lifting most restrictions as Covid-19 cases began dropping and more of the population received vaccinations. A 9 p.m. curfew is still in place but doesn’t apply to film productions, which are allowed to film at night with a certificate.
“John Wick: Chapter 4,” directly by Chad Stahelski, will soon begin filming in France. Keanu Reeves, who headlines the action-packed franchise and plays a retired hitman seeking vengeance, is now in France...
Paris hadn’t hosted any big American shoots for over a year as France struggled to ride out the various waves of the pandemic. The country finally emerged from a lengthy lockdown, lifting most restrictions as Covid-19 cases began dropping and more of the population received vaccinations. A 9 p.m. curfew is still in place but doesn’t apply to film productions, which are allowed to film at night with a certificate.
“John Wick: Chapter 4,” directly by Chad Stahelski, will soon begin filming in France. Keanu Reeves, who headlines the action-packed franchise and plays a retired hitman seeking vengeance, is now in France...
- 6/2/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Starz has set Catherine de Medici’s (Samantha Morton) royal court. Amrita Acharia (Game of Thrones), Enzo Cilenti (Free Fire), Barry Atsma (The Hitman’s Bodyguard), Nicholas Burns (Emma) and Danny Kirrane (Pirates of the Caribbean) join Morton as series regulars in The Serpent Queen original series, from Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Ludivine Sagnier (8 Women), Liv Hill (Three Girls), Kiruna Stamell (The New Pope) and Colm Meaney (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) have been cast in recurring roles in the 16th Century drama.
Based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, the eight-episode series hails from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road).
Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Morton’s Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs,...
Based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, the eight-episode series hails from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road).
Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Morton’s Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs,...
- 5/10/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Samantha Morton's highly-praised run on The Walking Dead may be over, but it gives the beloved actress time to sink her teeth into a new role.
According to Deadline, Morton has locked in her next role, and it's an exciting one!
The two-time Oscar-nominated actress will play Catherine de Medici in the new Starz Original series The Serpent Queen.
The Serpent Queen is described as “a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive," according to the logline.
"Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to...
According to Deadline, Morton has locked in her next role, and it's an exciting one!
The two-time Oscar-nominated actress will play Catherine de Medici in the new Starz Original series The Serpent Queen.
The Serpent Queen is described as “a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive," according to the logline.
"Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to...
- 4/7/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Samantha Morton has been cast in the lead role of the Starz drama series “The Serpent Queen.”
Morton will star as Catherine de Medici. Based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda, the eight-episode series is described as an account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.
Morton recently had a celebrated turn on...
Morton will star as Catherine de Medici. Based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda, the eight-episode series is described as an account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.
Morton recently had a celebrated turn on...
- 4/7/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Two-time Oscar-nominated Samantha Morton is set to star as the nefarious Catherine de Medici in the new Starz Original series The Serpent Queen.
Morton will play Catherine in the series described as “the dark legend centered on de Medici” from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road).
The series will also be executive produced by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games franchise) and Erwin Stoff (The Matrix). Stacie Passon (Transparent) will direct multiple episodes, including the premiere.
Multi-award-winning British actress Morton first garnered international attention in Carine Adler’s Under the Skin, earning her the Boston Film Critics Award for Best Actress.
The Serpent Queen is described as “a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected...
Morton will play Catherine in the series described as “the dark legend centered on de Medici” from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road).
The series will also be executive produced by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games franchise) and Erwin Stoff (The Matrix). Stacie Passon (Transparent) will direct multiple episodes, including the premiere.
Multi-award-winning British actress Morton first garnered international attention in Carine Adler’s Under the Skin, earning her the Boston Film Critics Award for Best Actress.
The Serpent Queen is described as “a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected...
- 4/7/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
‘The Walking Dead’ Actress Samantha Morton to Star as Catherine de Medici in Starz’s ‘Serpent Queen’
Samantha Morton, who played the villainous Alpha on “The Walking Dead,” will star as the nefarious Catherine de Medici in Starz’s new series “The Serpent Queen,” the premium cable channel said Wednesday.
Based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda,” the eight-episode TV series
is “a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown,” per Starz. “Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else,...
Based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda,” the eight-episode TV series
is “a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown,” per Starz. “Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else,...
- 4/7/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The life of Catherine de Medici is coming to the small screen. Starz has ordered The Serpent Queen to series. The period drama is based on the bestselling book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda which features thousands of letters written by the French monarch during her 50-year reign.
A cast for the drama was not revealed, but Justin Haythe will serve as a writer and Stacie Passon will direct several episodes.
revealed more about the upcoming series in a press release.
“Starz today announced it has greenlit The Serpent Queen, the dark legend of Catherine de Medici from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe. Based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, the series will be executive produced by Francis Lawrence...
A cast for the drama was not revealed, but Justin Haythe will serve as a writer and Stacie Passon will direct several episodes.
revealed more about the upcoming series in a press release.
“Starz today announced it has greenlit The Serpent Queen, the dark legend of Catherine de Medici from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe. Based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, the series will be executive produced by Francis Lawrence...
- 2/5/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Starz is adding another series about female royalty to its lineup, ordering the Catherine de Medici drama “The Serpent Queen,” the pay TV channel said Thursday.
The eight-episode series, which is based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda, will be written by Justin Haythe.
Per Starz, “Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.”
“‘The Serpent Queen’ may be the most cunning account of one of...
The eight-episode series, which is based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda, will be written by Justin Haythe.
Per Starz, “Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.”
“‘The Serpent Queen’ may be the most cunning account of one of...
- 2/4/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Updated with comments from conference call: Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer said the studio is currently shooting 19 scripted TV series and another 20 unscripted shows around the world despite the ongoing pandemic. Five feature films are back in production along with three ones. It will start production on Wonder sequel White Bird, Shotgun Wedding, Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, Borderlands and John Wick 4 in coming months for release next year.
He referenced Starz announcement earlier today that greenlit collaboration with 3 Arts on The Serpent Queen, the story of French royal Catherine de Medici from Bohemian Rhapsody’s Justin Haythe. There are 13 series in the works for Starz and another 14-15 for outside of Starz with demand at an “all time time high” execs said on a conference describing a content boom made possible by Lionsgate’s improved cash position and spurred by the proliferation of streaming outlets.
The content...
He referenced Starz announcement earlier today that greenlit collaboration with 3 Arts on The Serpent Queen, the story of French royal Catherine de Medici from Bohemian Rhapsody’s Justin Haythe. There are 13 series in the works for Starz and another 14-15 for outside of Starz with demand at an “all time time high” execs said on a conference describing a content boom made possible by Lionsgate’s improved cash position and spurred by the proliferation of streaming outlets.
The content...
- 2/4/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz has ordered the period drama series “The Serpent Queen,” based on the life of Catherine de Medici.
The eight-episode series is based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda. Justin Haythe will write and executive produce the series, with Francis Lawrence and Erwin Stoff also executive producing. Stacie Passon will direct multiple episodes, including the premiere. Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment will produce. Starz senior vice president of original programming Kathryn Tyus-Adair is the executive overseeing “The Serpent Queen” on behalf of the network. Courtney Mock is overseeing the series on behalf of Lionsgate.
“‘The Serpent Queen’ may be the most cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown that Starz has told,” said Christina Davis, president of original programming for Starz. “We are thrilled to be working with such an incredibly talented team who will...
The eight-episode series is based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda. Justin Haythe will write and executive produce the series, with Francis Lawrence and Erwin Stoff also executive producing. Stacie Passon will direct multiple episodes, including the premiere. Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment will produce. Starz senior vice president of original programming Kathryn Tyus-Adair is the executive overseeing “The Serpent Queen” on behalf of the network. Courtney Mock is overseeing the series on behalf of Lionsgate.
“‘The Serpent Queen’ may be the most cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown that Starz has told,” said Christina Davis, president of original programming for Starz. “We are thrilled to be working with such an incredibly talented team who will...
- 2/4/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Starz continues to double down on European royalty with its latest series order – an eight-part drama about Catherine de Medici.
The cable network has ordered The Serpent Queen, based on Leonie Frieda’s book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France.
It comes from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe, who penned the screenplay for the Leonardo DiCaprio-Kate Winslet feature Revolutionary Road, and will be exec produced by The Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence and The Matrix exec producer Erwin Stoff.
Stacie Passon, who has directed for Billions, American Gods and Dickinson, will direct multiple episodes including the premiere.
The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Catherine de Medici was an Italian noblewoman and queen consort of France, married to King Henry II and mother of kinds Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III. She had huge influence in France during the 16th century.
The cable network has ordered The Serpent Queen, based on Leonie Frieda’s book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France.
It comes from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe, who penned the screenplay for the Leonardo DiCaprio-Kate Winslet feature Revolutionary Road, and will be exec produced by The Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence and The Matrix exec producer Erwin Stoff.
Stacie Passon, who has directed for Billions, American Gods and Dickinson, will direct multiple episodes including the premiere.
The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Catherine de Medici was an Italian noblewoman and queen consort of France, married to King Henry II and mother of kinds Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III. She had huge influence in France during the 16th century.
- 2/4/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz continues to explore famous women in history.
The Lionsgate-backed premium cable network has gone straight to series on drama The Serpent Queen, a drama based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda.
Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road, The Lone Ranger) will pen the script and exec produce the eight-episode drama. Frances Lawrence (The Hunger Games) and Erwin Stoff (The Matrix) will also exec produce the series. Stacie Passion (Dickinson) set to direct multiple episodes, including the premiere.
The drama is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. (Lionsgate owns a majority stake in the ...
The Lionsgate-backed premium cable network has gone straight to series on drama The Serpent Queen, a drama based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda.
Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road, The Lone Ranger) will pen the script and exec produce the eight-episode drama. Frances Lawrence (The Hunger Games) and Erwin Stoff (The Matrix) will also exec produce the series. Stacie Passion (Dickinson) set to direct multiple episodes, including the premiere.
The drama is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. (Lionsgate owns a majority stake in the ...
Starz continues to explore famous women in history.
The Lionsgate-backed premium cable network has gone straight to series on drama The Serpent Queen, a drama based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda.
Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road, The Lone Ranger) will pen the script and exec produce the eight-episode drama. Frances Lawrence (The Hunger Games) and Erwin Stoff (The Matrix) will also exec produce the series. Stacie Passion (Dickinson) set to direct multiple episodes, including the premiere.
The drama is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. (Lionsgate owns a majority stake in the ...
The Lionsgate-backed premium cable network has gone straight to series on drama The Serpent Queen, a drama based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda.
Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road, The Lone Ranger) will pen the script and exec produce the eight-episode drama. Frances Lawrence (The Hunger Games) and Erwin Stoff (The Matrix) will also exec produce the series. Stacie Passion (Dickinson) set to direct multiple episodes, including the premiere.
The drama is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. (Lionsgate owns a majority stake in the ...
The selection of the hot titles can be fluid until the first Friday, when packages either fall together or fall by the wayside when elements drop out, or just don’t coalesce quickly enough. The latter happened on Destroyer, the WWII drama that Mel Gibson will direct from a Rosalind Ross script, with Mark Wahlberg to play Becton, the captain of the USS Laffey who skippered one destroyer sunk by Japanese Kamikaze planes during World War II, and is hellbent on not seeing it happen again. The film got a very important tax break to shoot in Australia, and has strong interest from Warner Bros for a world rights deal and Lionsgate for domestic. The film likely will be Gibson’s next directing project – the visceral war chaos he brought to Braveheart, Apocalypto and Hacksaw Ridge shows how well tailored he is to Ross’s script, but no Cannes do at this market.
- 5/8/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Tarik Saleh (The Nile Hilton Incident) to direct thriller.
Liam Neeson will star in Charlie Johnson In The Flames, a thriller that Michael London will produce via his Groundswell Productions and Sierra/Affinity will introduce in Cannes next week.
Tarik Saleh (The Nile Hilton Incident) will direct from Justin Haythe’s adaptation of the Michael Ignatieff novel, and Jawal Nga and Edward Saxon are producing with London.
Charlie Johnson In The Flames centres on a BBC war correspondent in the Congo who becomes embroiled in murder, corruption, and violence after he sets out to investigate the death of an innocent woman.
Liam Neeson will star in Charlie Johnson In The Flames, a thriller that Michael London will produce via his Groundswell Productions and Sierra/Affinity will introduce in Cannes next week.
Tarik Saleh (The Nile Hilton Incident) will direct from Justin Haythe’s adaptation of the Michael Ignatieff novel, and Jawal Nga and Edward Saxon are producing with London.
Charlie Johnson In The Flames centres on a BBC war correspondent in the Congo who becomes embroiled in murder, corruption, and violence after he sets out to investigate the death of an innocent woman.
- 5/3/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Liam Neeson has signed on to star in Charlie Johnson in the Flames, an adaptation of a novel by Canadian academic and ex-politician Michael Ignatieff that will be directed by Tarik Saleh, the Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The thriller will follow Neeson as Charlie Johnson, an American-born war correspondent reporter who works for the BBC and witnesses the death of a young woman while covering a war in the Congo. Johnson, haunted by her death, returns to find the young woman's killer, only to become entangled in a web of violence and intrigue.
Justin Haythe penned the adapted screenplay, with...
The thriller will follow Neeson as Charlie Johnson, an American-born war correspondent reporter who works for the BBC and witnesses the death of a young woman while covering a war in the Congo. Johnson, haunted by her death, returns to find the young woman's killer, only to become entangled in a web of violence and intrigue.
Justin Haythe penned the adapted screenplay, with...
- 5/3/2018
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Another hot Cannes package: Liam Neeson, starring in Charlie Johnson in the Flames. Tarik Saleh will direct an adaptation of the Michael Ignatieff thriller novel. Script is by Justin Haythe. Michael London is producing through Groundswell Productions, along with Jawal Nga and Edward Saxon. 30West is financing. Sierra/Affinity will broker international sales and CAA and 30 West will broker U.S. rights. CAA Media Finance arranged the pic’s funding.
Neeson will play the title character, a peerless BBC war correspondent covering civil unrest in the Congo. When the death of an innocent woman shakes him to his core, he risks everything to expose the truth, only to find himself embroiled in a network of murder, corruption, and violence that forces him to question his humanity.
Neeson has as strong a global track record as anyone with a film in the Cannes market, including the Taken trilogy and most recently The Commuter.
Neeson will play the title character, a peerless BBC war correspondent covering civil unrest in the Congo. When the death of an innocent woman shakes him to his core, he risks everything to expose the truth, only to find himself embroiled in a network of murder, corruption, and violence that forces him to question his humanity.
Neeson has as strong a global track record as anyone with a film in the Cannes market, including the Taken trilogy and most recently The Commuter.
- 5/3/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Liam Neeson has signed on to star in <em>Charlie Johnson in the Flames</em>, an adaptation of a novel by Canadian academic and ex-politician Michael Ignatieff that will be directed by Tarik Saleh, <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em> has confirmed.
The thriller revolves around Charlie Johnson (Neeson), an American-born war correspondent reporter who works for the BBC and witnesses the death of a young woman while covering a war in the Congo. Johnson, haunted by her death, returns to find the young woman's killer, only to become entangled in a web of violence and intrigue.
Justin Haythe penned the adapted screenplay, with Michael London ...
The thriller revolves around Charlie Johnson (Neeson), an American-born war correspondent reporter who works for the BBC and witnesses the death of a young woman while covering a war in the Congo. Johnson, haunted by her death, returns to find the young woman's killer, only to become entangled in a web of violence and intrigue.
Justin Haythe penned the adapted screenplay, with Michael London ...
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