Exclusive: Clan Fraser continues to grow in numbers as Tony Curran has joined the Starz prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood as Lord Lovat, Jamie Fraser’s grandfather, in a series regular role.
Production recently kicked off on the new series, a prequel of the Starz hit period drama Outlander, in Scotland. The original series stars Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser and Sam Heughan as her husband, Jamie Fraser. The franchise is inspired by the work of Diana Gabaldon, who serves as a consulting producer on both shows.
Blood of My Blood will explore the lives and relationships of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine). The 10-episode series will center on the two parallel love stories set in two different time periods, with Jamie’s parents in...
Production recently kicked off on the new series, a prequel of the Starz hit period drama Outlander, in Scotland. The original series stars Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser and Sam Heughan as her husband, Jamie Fraser. The franchise is inspired by the work of Diana Gabaldon, who serves as a consulting producer on both shows.
Blood of My Blood will explore the lives and relationships of Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine). The 10-episode series will center on the two parallel love stories set in two different time periods, with Jamie’s parents in...
- 2/14/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Mary & George has its premiere date. Starz announced the arrival date for the new historical drama by releasing new photos and a trailer for the seven-episode series.
Starring Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine, Nicola Walker, Niamh Algar, Trine Dyrholm, Sean Gilder, Adrian Rawlins, Mark O’Halloran, Laurie Davidson, Samuel Blenkin, Jacob McCarthy, Tom Victor, Alice Grant, Amelia Gething, Mirren Mack, Rina Mahoney, and Simon Russell Beale, the series follows mother and son, Mary and George Villiers (Moore and Galitzine), as they do all they can to take over the Court of England.
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Starring Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine, Nicola Walker, Niamh Algar, Trine Dyrholm, Sean Gilder, Adrian Rawlins, Mark O’Halloran, Laurie Davidson, Samuel Blenkin, Jacob McCarthy, Tom Victor, Alice Grant, Amelia Gething, Mirren Mack, Rina Mahoney, and Simon Russell Beale, the series follows mother and son, Mary and George Villiers (Moore and Galitzine), as they do all they can to take over the Court of England.
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- 2/3/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The trailer and premiere date for the salacious new Starz series Mary & George have been revealed!
Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine star as the titular characters in the limited series, which also just got a US premiere date.
If you didn’t know, the series is also premiering on Sky in the UK, Ireland, Germany and Italy.
Learn more and watch the trailer inside…
The upcoming seven-part series is “inspired by the scandalous true story of a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I.”
Julianne stars as “Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, who in 17th century England molded her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become one of the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen,...
Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine star as the titular characters in the limited series, which also just got a US premiere date.
If you didn’t know, the series is also premiering on Sky in the UK, Ireland, Germany and Italy.
Learn more and watch the trailer inside…
The upcoming seven-part series is “inspired by the scandalous true story of a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I.”
Julianne stars as “Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, who in 17th century England molded her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become one of the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
"What could possibly stop us now?" Starz has debuted the official trailer for the British historical drama miniseries called Mary & George, set to arrive for streaming this April. Follow the story of the Countess of Buckingham – who molded her son to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover, becoming richer, more titled and influential than England has ever seen... The story is based on Benjamin Woolley's non-fiction historical book The King's Assassin, about a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I. Based on a scandalous true story, the 7-part limited series stars Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers, Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers, with Tony Curran, Laurie Davidson, Nicola Walker, Niamh Algar, Trine Dyrholm, Sean Gilder, Adrian Rawlins, and Mark O'Halloran as Sir Francis. Yeah this looks decadent and nasty and brutal...
- 2/1/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The official trailer for Starz’s Mary & George shows the scheming mother and son attempting to trap King James I into a sexual relationship as part of their plot to attain power and wealth. The seven-episode period drama will premiere on Friday, April 5, 2024 at midnight on the Starz app. It’ll debut on the Starz network on 9pm Et/Pt in the US and 10pm Et/Pt in Canada.
Oscar winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice) stars as Mary Villiers, Nicholas Galitzine plays George Villiers, and Tony Curran (Mayflies) is King James I. Nicola Walker (The Split) plays Lady Hatton, Niamh Algar (The Wonder) is Sandie, Trine Dyrholm (The Legacy) is Queen Anne, and Sean Gilder (Slow Horses) is Sir Thomas Compton.
The ensemble also includes Adrian Rawlins (Living) as Sir Edward Coke, Mark O’Halloran (The Miracle Club) as Sir Francis Bacon, Laurie Davidson (Masters of the Air) as Earl of Somerset,...
Oscar winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice) stars as Mary Villiers, Nicholas Galitzine plays George Villiers, and Tony Curran (Mayflies) is King James I. Nicola Walker (The Split) plays Lady Hatton, Niamh Algar (The Wonder) is Sandie, Trine Dyrholm (The Legacy) is Queen Anne, and Sean Gilder (Slow Horses) is Sir Thomas Compton.
The ensemble also includes Adrian Rawlins (Living) as Sir Edward Coke, Mark O’Halloran (The Miracle Club) as Sir Francis Bacon, Laurie Davidson (Masters of the Air) as Earl of Somerset,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Adam Sandler will receive the People’s Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, NBC, Peacock and E! announced.
“Adam Sandler has been a fixture in the industry for decades, entertaining us since he got his start on ‘Saturday Night Live’ more than 30 years ago,” Jen Neal, executive vice president of live events and specials at NBCUniversal Entertainment, said in a statement. “From Billy Madison to Mr. Deeds, his unforgettable characters have endured the test of time and left their mark on audiences for generations. We’re excited to honor him with this year’s People’s Icon Award.”
The actor will be honored for his comedic career, with roles in iconic films such as “Grown Ups,” “Happy Gilmore” and “The Wedding Singer.” Films such as “Uncut Gems” and “Hustle,” as well as the upcoming “Spaceman,” demonstrate Sandler’s versatility as well.
Hosted by Simu Liu, the People’s...
“Adam Sandler has been a fixture in the industry for decades, entertaining us since he got his start on ‘Saturday Night Live’ more than 30 years ago,” Jen Neal, executive vice president of live events and specials at NBCUniversal Entertainment, said in a statement. “From Billy Madison to Mr. Deeds, his unforgettable characters have endured the test of time and left their mark on audiences for generations. We’re excited to honor him with this year’s People’s Icon Award.”
The actor will be honored for his comedic career, with roles in iconic films such as “Grown Ups,” “Happy Gilmore” and “The Wedding Singer.” Films such as “Uncut Gems” and “Hustle,” as well as the upcoming “Spaceman,” demonstrate Sandler’s versatility as well.
Hosted by Simu Liu, the People’s...
- 1/31/2024
- by Caroline Brew, Jaden Thompson and Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
A spicy first look teaser for Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine‘s new limited series Mary & George has been released!
The two play the title characters, mother and son, in the upcoming period piece, which is being described as an “audacious historical psychodrama,” and is inspired by a true story.
Find out more and watch the provocative teaser inside…
Described as “a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I,” Julianne portrays “Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, who in 17th century England molded her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become one of the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen, and the King’s most trusted advisors.
Nicholas plays her son, George Villiers,...
The two play the title characters, mother and son, in the upcoming period piece, which is being described as an “audacious historical psychodrama,” and is inspired by a true story.
Find out more and watch the provocative teaser inside…
Described as “a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I,” Julianne portrays “Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, who in 17th century England molded her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become one of the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen, and the King’s most trusted advisors.
Nicholas plays her son, George Villiers,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Julianne Moore (Lisey’s Story) and Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White & Royal Blue) are bringing a twisted mother-son relationship to the Court of England in the first teaser trailer for the Starz drama Mary & George.
Originally developed for AMC Networks (with with Sky Studios), Mary & George is described as an “audacious historical psychodrama,” based on the scandalous true story of Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, and George Villiers, “a treacherous mother (Moore) and son (Galitzine) who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I (Tony Curran).”
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Originally developed for AMC Networks (with with Sky Studios), Mary & George is described as an “audacious historical psychodrama,” based on the scandalous true story of Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, and George Villiers, “a treacherous mother (Moore) and son (Galitzine) who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I (Tony Curran).”
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- 11/16/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
"This world is full of monsters..." Indeed it (still) is. Starz has unveiled an extra spicy first look teaser for a new British historical drama miniseries called Mary & George, set to arrive sometime in early 2024 (no date yet). Follow the story of the Countess of Buckingham who molded her son to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover, through intrigue, becoming richer, more titled and influential than England has ever seen. The story is based on Benjamin Woolley's non-fiction historical book The King's Assassin, about a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I. "If I looked like you. I'd rule the f&!king planet." Based on a scandalous true story, the 7-part limited series stars Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers, Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers, with Tony Curran, Laurie Davidson, Nicola Walker,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Starz is adding the period drama Mary & George to its roster, with an expectation of a 2024 premiere. Described by the network as an audacious historical psychodrama, Mary & George stars Oscar winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice) and Nicholas Galitzine.
In addition to Moore and Galitzine, the series features Nicola Walker (The Split), Niamh Algar (The Wonder), Trine Dyrholm (The Legacy), Sean Gilder (Sherwood), and Adrian Rawlins (Living). Mark O’Halloran (The Miracle Club), Laurie Davidson (Masters of the Air), Samuel Blenkin (Atlanta), Tony Curran (Mayflies), and Jacob McCarthy (Sas: Rogue Heroes) also star.
Rounding out the ensemble are Tom Victor (Consent), Alice Grant (Anthem at Almeida Theatre), Amelia Gething (Emily), Mirren Mack (The Witcher: Blood Origin), Rina Mahoney (Happy Valley), and Simon Russell Beale (The Death of Stalin).
“Mary & George is the perfect complement to Starz’s provocative slate and we’re thrilled to partner with Sky Studios to...
In addition to Moore and Galitzine, the series features Nicola Walker (The Split), Niamh Algar (The Wonder), Trine Dyrholm (The Legacy), Sean Gilder (Sherwood), and Adrian Rawlins (Living). Mark O’Halloran (The Miracle Club), Laurie Davidson (Masters of the Air), Samuel Blenkin (Atlanta), Tony Curran (Mayflies), and Jacob McCarthy (Sas: Rogue Heroes) also star.
Rounding out the ensemble are Tom Victor (Consent), Alice Grant (Anthem at Almeida Theatre), Amelia Gething (Emily), Mirren Mack (The Witcher: Blood Origin), Rina Mahoney (Happy Valley), and Simon Russell Beale (The Death of Stalin).
“Mary & George is the perfect complement to Starz’s provocative slate and we’re thrilled to partner with Sky Studios to...
- 11/16/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Mary & George, which stars Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine, has a new U.S. home.
The series was originally set to air on AMC in the U.S. and will now move to Starz. It is a co-production with British pay-tv broadcaster Sky. Watch the new teaser trailer above.
AMC Networks was planning to air it in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It’s not clear why AMC dropped the drama series, but it comes as AMC has been cost-cutting and axing shows such as including Demascus, Invitation to a Bonfire and second seasons of Pantheon, Moonhaven and 61st Street.
Enter Starz, which will now air the seven-part series in the U.S. and Canada along its swath of period dramas.
Mary & George stars Moore and Galitzine as a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and...
The series was originally set to air on AMC in the U.S. and will now move to Starz. It is a co-production with British pay-tv broadcaster Sky. Watch the new teaser trailer above.
AMC Networks was planning to air it in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It’s not clear why AMC dropped the drama series, but it comes as AMC has been cost-cutting and axing shows such as including Demascus, Invitation to a Bonfire and second seasons of Pantheon, Moonhaven and 61st Street.
Enter Starz, which will now air the seven-part series in the U.S. and Canada along its swath of period dramas.
Mary & George stars Moore and Galitzine as a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and...
- 11/16/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz has picked up the U.S. and Canada rights to Mary & George, an historical psychodrama starring Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine and created and penned by Killing Eve writer D.C. Moore.
The Sky Studios seven-parter has Moore playing Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, who in 17th century England and alongside her son, George Villiers, played by Galitzine, seduced King James I and became his lover.
The ruthless mother and son became one of the richest and most influential players in the English court. Tony Curran stars as King James I, the target of the social climbers’ designs. Starz will debut Mary & George in 2024 across North America.
“We can’t wait for the world to discover the untold story of Mary Villiers, who mastered the art of sexual and political conquests in a male-dominated society. And to have Julianne leading this remarkable cast is a dream,” Alison Hoffman,...
The Sky Studios seven-parter has Moore playing Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, who in 17th century England and alongside her son, George Villiers, played by Galitzine, seduced King James I and became his lover.
The ruthless mother and son became one of the richest and most influential players in the English court. Tony Curran stars as King James I, the target of the social climbers’ designs. Starz will debut Mary & George in 2024 across North America.
“We can’t wait for the world to discover the untold story of Mary Villiers, who mastered the art of sexual and political conquests in a male-dominated society. And to have Julianne leading this remarkable cast is a dream,” Alison Hoffman,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sky and AMC’s upcoming Mary & George adaptation has found its King James I.
Mayflies lead Tony Curran will play the role opposite previously announced Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine.
Curran, who starred in the BBC adaptation of Mayflies as a man with cancer considering euthanasia, has boarded alongside a major cast roster including Nicola Walker (The Split) as Lady Hatton, Niamh Algar (The Wonder) as Sandie, Trine Dyrholm (The Legacy, Queen Of Hearts) as Queen Anne, Sean Gilder (Sherwood, Slow Horses) as Sir Thomas Compton and Simon Russell Beale (The Death of Stalin, The Outfit) as Sir George Villiers.
Hera Pictures’ Mary & George is inspired by the unbelievable true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her beautiful and charismatic son, George, to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled and...
Mayflies lead Tony Curran will play the role opposite previously announced Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine.
Curran, who starred in the BBC adaptation of Mayflies as a man with cancer considering euthanasia, has boarded alongside a major cast roster including Nicola Walker (The Split) as Lady Hatton, Niamh Algar (The Wonder) as Sandie, Trine Dyrholm (The Legacy, Queen Of Hearts) as Queen Anne, Sean Gilder (Sherwood, Slow Horses) as Sir Thomas Compton and Simon Russell Beale (The Death of Stalin, The Outfit) as Sir George Villiers.
Hera Pictures’ Mary & George is inspired by the unbelievable true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her beautiful and charismatic son, George, to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled and...
- 3/30/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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