Michael Boyd, who revived the fortunes of the Royal Shakespeare Company as its artistic director, died today of cancer, his family announced. He was 68.
Boyd replaced RSC predecessor Adrian Noble in 2003, departing nine years later. In 2012, he was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honors for services to drama. Many felt that he was being rewarded for keeping the RSC intact.
Noble came under attack from all quarters for shifting the company from its London base and for revealing plans to have the RSC theater in Stratford-upon-Avon demolished.
During his tenure, however, Boyd led the organization’s successful transformation of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre at Stratford, a $179.3 million project that won a 2011 Royal Institute of British Architects award and was shortlisted for the Riba Stirling Prize.
But it was in a rehearsal room with actors where Boyd made his mark.
Working with Toby Stephens, who was playing the title role in Hamlet,...
Boyd replaced RSC predecessor Adrian Noble in 2003, departing nine years later. In 2012, he was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honors for services to drama. Many felt that he was being rewarded for keeping the RSC intact.
Noble came under attack from all quarters for shifting the company from its London base and for revealing plans to have the RSC theater in Stratford-upon-Avon demolished.
During his tenure, however, Boyd led the organization’s successful transformation of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre at Stratford, a $179.3 million project that won a 2011 Royal Institute of British Architects award and was shortlisted for the Riba Stirling Prize.
But it was in a rehearsal room with actors where Boyd made his mark.
Working with Toby Stephens, who was playing the title role in Hamlet,...
- 8/4/2023
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
Queen Elizabeth I's teenage years will no longer be charted at Starz.
Deadline has revealed the premium cabler has canceled the Alicia von Rittberg series after just one season.
The series launched in the U.S. and Starz territories around the globe in June.
Reviews were decent, but Starz hadn't been forthcoming about viewership statistics, which could signal that the interest was not high enough to sustain the series.
Here's the logline:
Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg, was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court.
The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström, take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power when Elizabeth, Edward and their sister Mary, played by Romola Garai find themselves pawns in a game between the great...
Deadline has revealed the premium cabler has canceled the Alicia von Rittberg series after just one season.
The series launched in the U.S. and Starz territories around the globe in June.
Reviews were decent, but Starz hadn't been forthcoming about viewership statistics, which could signal that the interest was not high enough to sustain the series.
Here's the logline:
Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg, was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court.
The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström, take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power when Elizabeth, Edward and their sister Mary, played by Romola Garai find themselves pawns in a game between the great...
- 11/2/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Will there be any surprises in the first season of the Becoming Elizabeth TV show on Starz? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Becoming Elizabeth is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Becoming Elizabeth here. *Status Update Below.
A Starz historical drama series, the Becoming Elizabeth TV show stars Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband. The story revolves around the younger years of Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), long before she ascended the...
A Starz historical drama series, the Becoming Elizabeth TV show stars Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband. The story revolves around the younger years of Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), long before she ascended the...
- 10/3/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Starz has aired several historical dramas over the years and most have wrapped up in one season. Will there be more stories left to tell once the first season of Becoming Elizabeth concludes? Will the series be renewed for a second season, wrap up with the first season, or be cancelled without an ending? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A historical drama series, the Becoming Elizabeth TV show stars Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband. The story revolves around the younger years of Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), long before she ascended the of England throne and became Queen Elizabeth I. An orphaned teenager, she became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII...
A historical drama series, the Becoming Elizabeth TV show stars Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband. The story revolves around the younger years of Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), long before she ascended the of England throne and became Queen Elizabeth I. An orphaned teenager, she became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII...
- 10/3/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The new historical drama series “Becoming Elizabeth”, following the early life of ‘Elizabeth I’ starring Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen and Olivier Huband, has been canceled by Starz after one season:
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"...Becoming Elizabeth’ follows the younger years of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ as an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown…”
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- 10/3/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The early days of Queen Elizabeth I won't continue to unfold on Starz. The cable channel has cancelled Becoming Elizabeth, so we won't be seeing a second season. The first season of eight episodes finished airing in early August.
A historical drama series, the Becoming Elizabeth TV show stars Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband. The story revolves around the younger years of Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), long before she ascended the of England throne and became Queen Elizabeth I. An orphaned teenager, she became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward (Zetterström), take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous...
A historical drama series, the Becoming Elizabeth TV show stars Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband. The story revolves around the younger years of Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), long before she ascended the of England throne and became Queen Elizabeth I. An orphaned teenager, she became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward (Zetterström), take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous...
- 10/3/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The new historical drama series “Becoming Elizabeth”, following the early life of ‘Elizabeth I’ stars Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen and Olivier Huband, is now airing on Starz:
"...Becoming Elizabeth’ follows the younger years of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ as an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown…”
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"...Becoming Elizabeth’ follows the younger years of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ as an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown…”
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- 7/15/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The new historical drama series “Becoming Elizabeth”, circa 1547, follows the early bawdy life of ‘Elizabeth I’, starring Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen and Olivier Huband, now airing on Starz:
"...Becoming Elizabeth’ follows the younger years of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ as an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown…”
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"...Becoming Elizabeth’ follows the younger years of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ as an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown…”
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- 7/6/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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Airing on the Starz cable channel, the Becoming Elizabeth TV show stars Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband. The story revolves around the younger years of Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), long before she ascended the English throne and became...
We know the story's ending but will there be any surprises along the way? Has the Becoming Elizabeth TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Starz? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Becoming Elizabeth, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Starz cable channel, the Becoming Elizabeth TV show stars Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband. The story revolves around the younger years of Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), long before she ascended the English throne and became...
- 6/14/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: Starz
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: June 11, 2022 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband.
TV show description:
A historical drama series, the Becoming Elizabeth TV show was created by Anya Reiss.
The story revolves around the younger years of Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), long before she ascended the of England throne and became Queen Elizabeth I. An orphaned teenager, she became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court.
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Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: June 11, 2022 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband.
TV show description:
A historical drama series, the Becoming Elizabeth TV show was created by Anya Reiss.
The story revolves around the younger years of Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), long before she ascended the of England throne and became Queen Elizabeth I. An orphaned teenager, she became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court.
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- 6/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The new historical drama series “Becoming Elizabeth”, following the early life of ‘Elizabeth I’ stars Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen and Olivier Huband, premiering June 12, 2022 on Starz:
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- 6/12/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Few British dynasties have inspired as much material in recent years as that of the Tudors. From Showtime’s aptly named “The Tudors,” to Hilary Mantel’s book/play/series “Wolf Hall,” to the current Broadway musical “Six,” the turbulent reign of Henry VIII and his six equally turbulent marriages have clearly had no shortage of retellings. At this point, those who want to tell a story about this family have to find a new way into its well-trod history.
Anya Reiss’ “Becoming Elizabeth,” premiering June 12 on Starz, aims to solve this problem by picking up at a more unusual point in Henry VIII’s history — more specifically in 1547, mere minutes after his death. In so doing, Reiss gives herself the gift of untangling the uniquely messy matters of succession, self-preservation, and the escalating tensions between Protestants and Catholics. What’s more, the series can give more consideration to Henry...
Anya Reiss’ “Becoming Elizabeth,” premiering June 12 on Starz, aims to solve this problem by picking up at a more unusual point in Henry VIII’s history — more specifically in 1547, mere minutes after his death. In so doing, Reiss gives herself the gift of untangling the uniquely messy matters of succession, self-preservation, and the escalating tensions between Protestants and Catholics. What’s more, the series can give more consideration to Henry...
- 6/10/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
The new historical drama series “Becoming Elizabeth”, following the early life of ‘Elizabeth I’ stars Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen and Olivier Huband, premiering June 12, 2022 on Starz:
"...Becoming Elizabeth’ follows the younger years of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ as an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown…”
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"...Becoming Elizabeth’ follows the younger years of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ as an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown…”
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- 6/1/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Becoming Elizabeth Trailer — Starz‘s Becoming Elizabeth (2022) TV show trailer has been released. The Becoming Elizabeth trailer stars Alicia von Rittberg, Oliver Zetterström, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, John Heffernan, Tom Cullen, Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath, Jamie Parker, Leo Bill, Bella Ramsey, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband. Crew “Becoming Elizabeth” is created and [...]
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Continue reading: Becoming Elizabeth (2022) TV Show Trailer: Elizabeth Tudor is a pawn Between Competing Powers after King Henry VIII’s Death [Starz]...
- 5/30/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
The new historical drama series “Becoming Elizabeth”, created byAnya Reiss stars Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen and Olivier Huband, premiering June 12, 2022 on Starz:
"...Becoming Elizabeth’ follows the younger years of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ as an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown…”
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- 4/28/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Becoming Elizabeth finally has a premiere date. The historical drama series was ordered in October 2020 but production was delayed due to the pandemic. Starring Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Olivier Huband, the series follows the early days of Queen Elizabeth I.
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- 4/23/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The new historical drama series “Becoming Elizabeth”, created byAnya Reiss stars Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen and Olivier Huband, premiering June 12, 2022 on Starz:
"...Becoming Elizabeth’ follows the younger years of ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ as an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown…”
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- 4/22/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Starz will take viewers into the early years of Queen Elizabeth I.
The premium cabler announced today a Sunday, June 12 premiere date for Becoming Elizabeth, its upcoming Tudor drama exploring the fascinating, untold story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen.
On linear, it will debut on Starz at 9:00 Et/Pt in the U.S. and Canada.
Here's the logline:
Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg, was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court.
The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström, take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power when Elizabeth, Edward and their sister Mary, played by Romola Garai find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe...
The premium cabler announced today a Sunday, June 12 premiere date for Becoming Elizabeth, its upcoming Tudor drama exploring the fascinating, untold story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen.
On linear, it will debut on Starz at 9:00 Et/Pt in the U.S. and Canada.
Here's the logline:
Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg, was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court.
The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström, take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power when Elizabeth, Edward and their sister Mary, played by Romola Garai find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe...
- 4/21/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Becoming Elizabeth,” Starz’s Tudor drama about a young royal, has a premiere date.
The new series will debut on Sunday, June 12, the network announced Thursday. It will drop on the Starzapp and on streaming and on-demand at midnight, and air on linear at 9 p.m. Et/Pt
Starz also dropped a trailer for the show, showing Alicia von Rittberg as Elizabeth, as she struggles to find her place at court, with dangerous influences all around, and threats from her own family.
Here’s the logline for the show: “Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg, was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström, take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power when Elizabeth, Edward and their sister Mary,...
The new series will debut on Sunday, June 12, the network announced Thursday. It will drop on the Starzapp and on streaming and on-demand at midnight, and air on linear at 9 p.m. Et/Pt
Starz also dropped a trailer for the show, showing Alicia von Rittberg as Elizabeth, as she struggles to find her place at court, with dangerous influences all around, and threats from her own family.
Here’s the logline for the show: “Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg, was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström, take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power when Elizabeth, Edward and their sister Mary,...
- 4/21/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
The untold story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen has set its release date and issued the trailer and key art.
Starz will bow the drama at midnight on Sunday, June 12 on its app, all streaming and on-demand platforms, and internationally on the StarzPlay premium streaming platform across all territories.
On linear, it will debut on Starz at 9 Pm Et/Pt in the US and Canada.
Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg (Fury, “Charité,” “Genius”), was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court.
The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström (The Midnight Gang, “The Romanoffs”) take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power, when Elizabeth, Edward, and their sister, Mary, played by Romola Garai find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe who vie for control of the country.
Additional key players include King Henry’s widow, Catherine Parr, played by Jessica Raine, Thomas Seymour, played by Tom Cullen, the new King’s uncle, who quickly marries the widowed Catherine, but soon takes an interest in the teenage Elizabeth and Duke of Somerset, played by John Heffernan (“The Pursuit of Love,” “The Crown”), who loses no time in claiming the position of Lord Protector for himself when the old King dies.
The upcoming drama series also stars Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath (Tulip Fever, RSC’s “Provoked Wife”), Jamie Parker (1917, “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child”), Leo Bill (Rare Beasts, In Fabric), Oliver Zetterström (The Midnight Gang, “The Romanoffs”), Bella Ramsey (“Game of Thrones,” “The Last of Us”), Ekow Quartey (“This Way Up,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Shakespeare’s Globe), Alex Macqueen (“Sally4Ever,” “Peaky Blinders”) and Olivier Huband (“I Hate Suzie,” “A Discovery of Witches”).
Becoming Elizabeth is created and written by playwright and television screenwriter Anya Reiss who also serves as executive producer with The Forge’s George Ormond and George Faber with Lisa Osborne producing.
Watch the trailer below.
Starz will bow the drama at midnight on Sunday, June 12 on its app, all streaming and on-demand platforms, and internationally on the StarzPlay premium streaming platform across all territories.
On linear, it will debut on Starz at 9 Pm Et/Pt in the US and Canada.
Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg (Fury, “Charité,” “Genius”), was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court.
The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström (The Midnight Gang, “The Romanoffs”) take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power, when Elizabeth, Edward, and their sister, Mary, played by Romola Garai find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe who vie for control of the country.
Additional key players include King Henry’s widow, Catherine Parr, played by Jessica Raine, Thomas Seymour, played by Tom Cullen, the new King’s uncle, who quickly marries the widowed Catherine, but soon takes an interest in the teenage Elizabeth and Duke of Somerset, played by John Heffernan (“The Pursuit of Love,” “The Crown”), who loses no time in claiming the position of Lord Protector for himself when the old King dies.
The upcoming drama series also stars Jamie Blackley, Alexandra Gilbreath (Tulip Fever, RSC’s “Provoked Wife”), Jamie Parker (1917, “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child”), Leo Bill (Rare Beasts, In Fabric), Oliver Zetterström (The Midnight Gang, “The Romanoffs”), Bella Ramsey (“Game of Thrones,” “The Last of Us”), Ekow Quartey (“This Way Up,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Shakespeare’s Globe), Alex Macqueen (“Sally4Ever,” “Peaky Blinders”) and Olivier Huband (“I Hate Suzie,” “A Discovery of Witches”).
Becoming Elizabeth is created and written by playwright and television screenwriter Anya Reiss who also serves as executive producer with The Forge’s George Ormond and George Faber with Lisa Osborne producing.
Watch the trailer below.
- 4/21/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock has shared the first look at its new upcoming comedy series “Killing It,” streaming this April.
Created by “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” producers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, “Killing It” stars Craig Robinson as Craig, a man who competes in a state-sponsored python hunt in his quest to achieve the American Dream. The series co-stars Stephanie Nogueras as Craig’s ex-wife Camille, Jet Miller as his pre-teen daughter Vanessa and Rell Battle as his younger brother Isaiah. Claudia O’Doherty, Scott Macarthur and Wyatt Walter round out the cast.
“We love all the ambitious, challenging, thematically-rich series that populate the current peak-tv landscape,” said Goor in a statement. “We also love jokes. So, we tried to make a show that could deliver both. We wanted ‘Killing It’ to explore America’s quasi-religious obsession with entrepreneurship and wealth, and we also wanted it to be funny. Really, really funny. Plus, we wanted it to have big snakes.
Created by “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” producers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, “Killing It” stars Craig Robinson as Craig, a man who competes in a state-sponsored python hunt in his quest to achieve the American Dream. The series co-stars Stephanie Nogueras as Craig’s ex-wife Camille, Jet Miller as his pre-teen daughter Vanessa and Rell Battle as his younger brother Isaiah. Claudia O’Doherty, Scott Macarthur and Wyatt Walter round out the cast.
“We love all the ambitious, challenging, thematically-rich series that populate the current peak-tv landscape,” said Goor in a statement. “We also love jokes. So, we tried to make a show that could deliver both. We wanted ‘Killing It’ to explore America’s quasi-religious obsession with entrepreneurship and wealth, and we also wanted it to be funny. Really, really funny. Plus, we wanted it to have big snakes.
- 2/2/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
God save the queen! Starz has released a first look at its new series “Becoming Elizabeth,” with images of Alicia von Rittberg as Queen Elizabeth I and Tom Cullen as Thomas Seymour. The eight-episode drama series chronicles the orphaned Elizabeth Tudor’s teenage years, as she navigates the sexual and political dynamics of the English court on her path to securing the crown.
Starz
The story kicks off after the death of Elizabeth’s father, King Henry VIII. As the daughter of Anne Boleyn, who was executed when she was a baby, Elizabeth’s claim to the throne is hotly contested. She and her half-siblings are pitted against each other and played by their royal family members and other European powers as they vie for control of the country. Although Elizabeth thinks herself mature enough to hold her own, she must learn the rules quickly in order to survive.
Starz
Tom Cullen plays Thomas Seymour,...
Starz
The story kicks off after the death of Elizabeth’s father, King Henry VIII. As the daughter of Anne Boleyn, who was executed when she was a baby, Elizabeth’s claim to the throne is hotly contested. She and her half-siblings are pitted against each other and played by their royal family members and other European powers as they vie for control of the country. Although Elizabeth thinks herself mature enough to hold her own, she must learn the rules quickly in order to survive.
Starz
Tom Cullen plays Thomas Seymour,...
- 2/2/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Stars: Oded Fehr, Corey Johnson, Aislinn De’Ath, Alana Wallace, Anya Newall, Lara Mount, Alexandra Gilbreath | Written by Adam Ethan Crow, Stuart Wright | Directed by Adam Ethan Crow
You know what I love more than a Cadbury’s Whole Nut bar? A low key Brit horror that delivers an atmospheric old school feel with an up to date vibe. The kind of Brit horror that knows exactly what it wants to be and acts accordingly. It delivers on the thrills and spills, serves up a big old dollop of ‘the f***’ and most importantly keeps you bloody well entertained for its runtime.
Lair is one of those movies.
Ben (Oded Fehr) is in prison for murdering his wife and daughter; lawyer Wendy Coulson (Alexandra Gilbreath) kind of sort of believes he was possessed by a demon, maybe? Steven (Corey Johnson) in an effort to clear Ben and hopefully make some money, has...
You know what I love more than a Cadbury’s Whole Nut bar? A low key Brit horror that delivers an atmospheric old school feel with an up to date vibe. The kind of Brit horror that knows exactly what it wants to be and acts accordingly. It delivers on the thrills and spills, serves up a big old dollop of ‘the f***’ and most importantly keeps you bloody well entertained for its runtime.
Lair is one of those movies.
Ben (Oded Fehr) is in prison for murdering his wife and daughter; lawyer Wendy Coulson (Alexandra Gilbreath) kind of sort of believes he was possessed by a demon, maybe? Steven (Corey Johnson) in an effort to clear Ben and hopefully make some money, has...
- 11/16/2021
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
Ben Dollarhyde (Oded Fehr) just murdered his wife and son. There’s no refuting it. He admits that his body committed the crime. His mind, however, did not. And while he knows saying that sounds crazy, he cannot stop himself from believing it and subsequently telling a colleague (Corey Johnson’s Steven Caramore) who might agree. Except Caramore has never been a believer in the supernatural despite the fact he, Dollarhyde, and Ola (Kashif O’Connor) have worked in the paranormal sphere for years. Rather than make a career out of testifying at trials and collecting cursed artifacts because demons are real, however, he’s done it precisely because nobody can prove their existence either way. It’s therefore an easy paycheck. Corroborate stories, feign expertise, and earn some “scratch” in the process.
Caramore is, however, offended by Dollarhyde’s accusation that he’s to blame for what happened. He’s...
Caramore is, however, offended by Dollarhyde’s accusation that he’s to blame for what happened. He’s...
- 11/9/2021
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
"You brought that thing into my house!" 1091 Pictures has released the official trailer for an indie horror titled Lair, from filmmaker Adam Ethan Crow. This already premiered at FrightFest just a few months ago, and is arriving on VOD this November. A fractured family are forced to face their demons, metaphorically and literally, as they become embroiled in a man's attempt to prove the existence of a supernatural entity in order to overturn a friend's murder charge. It's described as "a new twist on the classic haunting horror formula" - this looks way freakier than it sounds written about here. The film stars Alana Wallace, Kashif O'Connor, Corey Johnson, Oded Fehr, Anya Newall, Alexandra Gilbreath, Aislinn De'ath, and Sean Buchanan. Uh yeah this looks extra spooky, with some good scares in this trailer alone. And they're still hiding plenty. This is way more than just "is there a demonic...
- 10/12/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Adam Ethan Crow’s Chilling Haunting Horror Debut Lair Drops First Trailer Ahead Of its Nov. 9th Digital & VOD Release:
Lair stars Corey Johnson (Morbius), Oded Fehr (Star Trek: Discovery), Alexandra Gilbreath (Becoming Elizabeth), Sean Buchanan (Mary Queen of Scotts), Aislinn De’ath, Kashif O’Connor, and newcomers Anya Newall and Alana Wallace.
When Ben Dollarhdye is accused of murder, saying he was possessed by a demonic force, Steven Caramore investigates his friend’s claims, setting off a chain of events that forces a young family into a terrifying battle for survival.
Lair, which was completed in January 2021 during the global pandemic, is the feature debut from London-based writer/director Adam Ethan Crow following a series of celebrated and award-winning short films. The film is produced by ex-Fox VP Shelley Atkin, with an original score from Mario Grigorov (Fantastic Beasts) and SFX from Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated Tristan Versluis.
A new twist on...
Lair stars Corey Johnson (Morbius), Oded Fehr (Star Trek: Discovery), Alexandra Gilbreath (Becoming Elizabeth), Sean Buchanan (Mary Queen of Scotts), Aislinn De’ath, Kashif O’Connor, and newcomers Anya Newall and Alana Wallace.
When Ben Dollarhdye is accused of murder, saying he was possessed by a demonic force, Steven Caramore investigates his friend’s claims, setting off a chain of events that forces a young family into a terrifying battle for survival.
Lair, which was completed in January 2021 during the global pandemic, is the feature debut from London-based writer/director Adam Ethan Crow following a series of celebrated and award-winning short films. The film is produced by ex-Fox VP Shelley Atkin, with an original score from Mario Grigorov (Fantastic Beasts) and SFX from Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated Tristan Versluis.
A new twist on...
- 10/12/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Saint Maud: "Experience the terrifying film that Esquire calls “a mesmerizing horror masterpiece” when Saint Maud arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) and DVD November 30 from Lionsgate. Saint Maud stars Morfydd Clark and Jennifer Ehle. Saint Maud will be available on Blu-ray™ + Digital and DVD for the suggested retail price of $17.99 and $14.98, respectively.
Official Synopsis
The debut film from writer-director Rose Glass, Saint Maud is a chilling and boldly original vision of faith, madness, and salvation in a fallen world. Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister forces, and her own sinful past, threaten to put an end to her holy calling.
Blu-ray / DVD Special Features
Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Rose Glass A Higher Calling: The Rapture of Saint Maud"
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Lair: "Synopsis: When Ben Dollarhdye is accused of murder, saying he was possessed by a demonic force, Steven Caramore investigates his friend's claims,...
Official Synopsis
The debut film from writer-director Rose Glass, Saint Maud is a chilling and boldly original vision of faith, madness, and salvation in a fallen world. Maud, a newly devout hospice nurse, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient’s soul — but sinister forces, and her own sinful past, threaten to put an end to her holy calling.
Blu-ray / DVD Special Features
Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Rose Glass A Higher Calling: The Rapture of Saint Maud"
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Lair: "Synopsis: When Ben Dollarhdye is accused of murder, saying he was possessed by a demonic force, Steven Caramore investigates his friend's claims,...
- 10/12/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Starz has rounded out its cast for Becoming Elizabeth, its eight-episode drama series chronicling the early years of Queen Elizabeth I. Romola Garai (The Hour), Jessica Raine (The Informer), Tom Cullen (Weekend) and Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones) are among 14 cast members joining Alicia Von Rittberg in the Lionsgate-owned Starz series from UK producer The Forge. The series is a co-production of Lionsgate Television and The Forge.
Created by playwright Anya Reiss, Becoming Elizabeth centers on young Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown. The death of King Henry VIII sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power. His surviving children find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe who vie for control of the country.
New cast and character descriptions follow below,...
Created by playwright Anya Reiss, Becoming Elizabeth centers on young Elizabeth Tudor (Rittberg), an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown. The death of King Henry VIII sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power. His surviving children find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe who vie for control of the country.
New cast and character descriptions follow below,...
- 5/11/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
12 more join Alicia von Rittberg-led cast, including Tom Cullen as Thomas Seymour
Starz is rounding out the court for its “Becoming Elizabeth” series, about the early years of Queen Elizabeth I, starring Alicia von Rittberg in the title role, revealing Tuesday that 14 actors have joined the drama.
Among the new additions are Romola Garai as Princess Mary, Jessica Raine as Queen Catherine Parr and Tom Cullen as Thomas Seymour.
Per Starz, “Becoming Elizabeth” is the fascinating, untold story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen. Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power. His surviving children find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe who...
Starz is rounding out the court for its “Becoming Elizabeth” series, about the early years of Queen Elizabeth I, starring Alicia von Rittberg in the title role, revealing Tuesday that 14 actors have joined the drama.
Among the new additions are Romola Garai as Princess Mary, Jessica Raine as Queen Catherine Parr and Tom Cullen as Thomas Seymour.
Per Starz, “Becoming Elizabeth” is the fascinating, untold story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen. Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power. His surviving children find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe who...
- 5/11/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Starz announced that Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen and Bella Ramsey are joining the cast of “Becoming Elizabeth.”
The eight-episode series, centered on the early life of Queen Elizabeth, also features the previously announced Alicia von Rittburg as Elizabeth, starring alongside Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Parker, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen and Olivier Huband.
“Becoming Elizabeth” is created and written by Anya Reiss, who executive produces with George Ormond and George Faber, with Lisa Osborne producing. The series is produced for Starz by Lionsgate Television and The Forge.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
Netflix announced that “Lupin Part 2” will premiere on June 11. The series’ five-episode second installment follows Assane in search of a new plan after his quest for revenge against Hubert Pelligrini tears his family apart. Omar Sy stars alongside Hervé Pierre, Nicole Garcia, Clotilde Hesme, Ludivine Sagnier,...
The eight-episode series, centered on the early life of Queen Elizabeth, also features the previously announced Alicia von Rittburg as Elizabeth, starring alongside Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Parker, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen and Olivier Huband.
“Becoming Elizabeth” is created and written by Anya Reiss, who executive produces with George Ormond and George Faber, with Lisa Osborne producing. The series is produced for Starz by Lionsgate Television and The Forge.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
Netflix announced that “Lupin Part 2” will premiere on June 11. The series’ five-episode second installment follows Assane in search of a new plan after his quest for revenge against Hubert Pelligrini tears his family apart. Omar Sy stars alongside Hervé Pierre, Nicole Garcia, Clotilde Hesme, Ludivine Sagnier,...
- 5/11/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld and Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
All three projects currently in post.
Elisabeth Costa De Beauregard’s Los Angeles-based Storyboard Media has commenced EFM talks on Malta-set feelgood drama Carmen starring Natascha McElhone, psychological thriller 6:45, and horror Lair.
Valerie Buhagiar (whose acting credits include The Expanse) directed Carmen, about a woman approaching 50 who finds her voice when she embarks on her new life after many years looking after her brother, a priest at the local church.
McElhone and Steven Love star in the project from Aiken Heart Films and Falkun Films.
Psychological thriller 6:45 from Craig Singer centres on a young man who must find...
Elisabeth Costa De Beauregard’s Los Angeles-based Storyboard Media has commenced EFM talks on Malta-set feelgood drama Carmen starring Natascha McElhone, psychological thriller 6:45, and horror Lair.
Valerie Buhagiar (whose acting credits include The Expanse) directed Carmen, about a woman approaching 50 who finds her voice when she embarks on her new life after many years looking after her brother, a priest at the local church.
McElhone and Steven Love star in the project from Aiken Heart Films and Falkun Films.
Psychological thriller 6:45 from Craig Singer centres on a young man who must find...
- 3/3/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
All three projects currently in post.
Elisabeth Costa De Beauregard’s Los Angeles-based Storyboard Media has commenced EFM talks on Malta-set feelgood drama Carmen starring Natascha McElhone, psychological thriller 6:45, and horror Lair.
Valerie Buhagiar (whose acting credits include The Expanse) directed Carmen, about a woman approaching 50 who finds her voice when she embarks on her new life after many years looking after her brother, a priest at the local church.
McElhone and Steven Love star in the project from Aiken Heart Films and Falkun Films.
Psychological thriller 6:45 from Craig Singer centres on a young man who must find...
Elisabeth Costa De Beauregard’s Los Angeles-based Storyboard Media has commenced EFM talks on Malta-set feelgood drama Carmen starring Natascha McElhone, psychological thriller 6:45, and horror Lair.
Valerie Buhagiar (whose acting credits include The Expanse) directed Carmen, about a woman approaching 50 who finds her voice when she embarks on her new life after many years looking after her brother, a priest at the local church.
McElhone and Steven Love star in the project from Aiken Heart Films and Falkun Films.
Psychological thriller 6:45 from Craig Singer centres on a young man who must find...
- 3/3/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Prequel ‘The Bone Harvest’ set to be shot in summer 2020.
UK actress Alexandra Gilbreath has replaced John Hannah in UK filmmaker Adam Ethan Crow’s low-budget horror film Lair now shooting in London. Hannah dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
Gilbreath is co-starring with Us actor Corey Johnson and Israeli actor Oded Fehr.Johnson plays a professional debunker of the supernatural whose beliefs are put to the test when his friend claims he was possessed by a demon. An unsuspecting Lgbtq family become embroiled in the drama.
Lair is produced by Crow’s Ditto Films with Shelley Atkin, formerly vice...
UK actress Alexandra Gilbreath has replaced John Hannah in UK filmmaker Adam Ethan Crow’s low-budget horror film Lair now shooting in London. Hannah dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
Gilbreath is co-starring with Us actor Corey Johnson and Israeli actor Oded Fehr.Johnson plays a professional debunker of the supernatural whose beliefs are put to the test when his friend claims he was possessed by a demon. An unsuspecting Lgbtq family become embroiled in the drama.
Lair is produced by Crow’s Ditto Films with Shelley Atkin, formerly vice...
- 11/21/2019
- by 57¦Geoffrey Macnab¦41¦
- ScreenDaily
Prequel ‘The Bone Harvest’ set to be shot in summer 2020.
UK actress Alexandra Gilbreath has replaced John Hannah in UK filmmaker Adam Ethan Crow’s low-budget horror film Lair now shooting in London. Hannah dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
Gilbreath is co-starring with Us actor Corey Johnson and Israeli actor Oded Fehr.Johnson plays a professional debunker of the supernatural whose beliefs are put to the test when his friend claims he was possessed by a demon. An unsuspecting Lgbtq family become embroiled in the drama.
Lair is produced by Crow’s Ditto Films with Shelley Atkin, formerly vice...
UK actress Alexandra Gilbreath has replaced John Hannah in UK filmmaker Adam Ethan Crow’s low-budget horror film Lair now shooting in London. Hannah dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
Gilbreath is co-starring with Us actor Corey Johnson and Israeli actor Oded Fehr.Johnson plays a professional debunker of the supernatural whose beliefs are put to the test when his friend claims he was possessed by a demon. An unsuspecting Lgbtq family become embroiled in the drama.
Lair is produced by Crow’s Ditto Films with Shelley Atkin, formerly vice...
- 11/21/2019
- by 57¦Geoffrey Macnab¦41¦
- ScreenDaily
John Hannah, Corey Johnson and Oded Fehr will star in “Lair,” billed as a socially conscious horror movie about an Lgbt family embroiled in one man’s attempt to prove the existence of the supernatural.
The trio all appeared in the successful franchise “The Mummy,” and their new picture goes into production later this year. Katarina Cas, Julian Kostov, Alexandra Gilbreath and Jen Brister also star. Ditto Films will produce, and Adam Ethan Crow writes and directs.
The film follows self-proclaimed occult expert Dr. Steven Caramore (Johnson), who ekes out a living debunking claims of possession, haunting and anything supernatural for a quick buck. When a friend (Fehr) accused of murder claims he was possessed by a demon, Caramore has to test his own beliefs. Hannah stars as his lawyer.
Caramore litters an apartment with cursed items, outfits it with surveillance equipment and rents the place to an unsuspecting family,...
The trio all appeared in the successful franchise “The Mummy,” and their new picture goes into production later this year. Katarina Cas, Julian Kostov, Alexandra Gilbreath and Jen Brister also star. Ditto Films will produce, and Adam Ethan Crow writes and directs.
The film follows self-proclaimed occult expert Dr. Steven Caramore (Johnson), who ekes out a living debunking claims of possession, haunting and anything supernatural for a quick buck. When a friend (Fehr) accused of murder claims he was possessed by a demon, Caramore has to test his own beliefs. Hannah stars as his lawyer.
Caramore litters an apartment with cursed items, outfits it with surveillance equipment and rents the place to an unsuspecting family,...
- 5/19/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Crucible, Sheffield; Cottesloe; Olivier, both London
For fans of the television series The Wire, it is impossible not to be on patrol, trying to spot detective Jimmy McNulty in Dominic West's Iago and Lester Freamon in Clarke Peters's Othello. But it is to the credit of both actors and to Daniel Evans's triumphant production at the Sheffield Crucible that such distractions do not persist as the tragedy gathers pace. Besides, Dominic West is in complete Shakespearean disguise as Iago. He has grown a beard, cut his hair savagely short, wears curious brown leather knickerbockers with slits in them and has acquired a Yorkshire accent to play the greatest villain of all time. The choice of accent is inspired because it sounds so trustworthy – it turns Iago into Mr Common Sense. Noisy comedy is this Iago's cover. You can imagine him propping up the bar at a 16th-century tavern,...
For fans of the television series The Wire, it is impossible not to be on patrol, trying to spot detective Jimmy McNulty in Dominic West's Iago and Lester Freamon in Clarke Peters's Othello. But it is to the credit of both actors and to Daniel Evans's triumphant production at the Sheffield Crucible that such distractions do not persist as the tragedy gathers pace. Besides, Dominic West is in complete Shakespearean disguise as Iago. He has grown a beard, cut his hair savagely short, wears curious brown leather knickerbockers with slits in them and has acquired a Yorkshire accent to play the greatest villain of all time. The choice of accent is inspired because it sounds so trustworthy – it turns Iago into Mr Common Sense. Noisy comedy is this Iago's cover. You can imagine him propping up the bar at a 16th-century tavern,...
- 9/24/2011
- by Kate Kellaway
- The Guardian - Film News
New dramas and revivals of classics steal the show in theatre nominations as West End box offices celebrate record year
Full list of Olivier awards nominees
After years when big musicals ruled London's West End, new plays and revivals of classics dominate the nominations announced today for this year's Olivier theatre awards. The Royal Court took the lion's share, with 15 nominations.
Many stars who returned to the London stage from glittering careers in film are among the nominations. Jude Law, James McAvoy and Mark Rylance are all in contention for best actor, while Gillian Anderson and Rachel Weisz are nominated for best actress, and Keira Knightley for best actress in a supporting role, for The Misanthrope.
Law, whose Hamlet sold out as soon as tickets were released, said he was thrilled. "Returning to the theatre to play Hamlet in the Donmar's West End season, and to take it to both Elsinore and Broadway,...
Full list of Olivier awards nominees
After years when big musicals ruled London's West End, new plays and revivals of classics dominate the nominations announced today for this year's Olivier theatre awards. The Royal Court took the lion's share, with 15 nominations.
Many stars who returned to the London stage from glittering careers in film are among the nominations. Jude Law, James McAvoy and Mark Rylance are all in contention for best actor, while Gillian Anderson and Rachel Weisz are nominated for best actress, and Keira Knightley for best actress in a supporting role, for The Misanthrope.
Law, whose Hamlet sold out as soon as tickets were released, said he was thrilled. "Returning to the theatre to play Hamlet in the Donmar's West End season, and to take it to both Elsinore and Broadway,...
- 2/8/2010
- by Michael Billington, Maev Kennedy
- The Guardian - Film News
Keira Knightley's heavily criticized stint in a London production of "The Misanthrope" has earned her a nomination for one of Britain's Laurence Olivier Awards. The actress has been hit with a slew of bad reviews for her part in an adaptation of the Moliere classic, which marked her debut on the West End stage and is currently playing at the Comedy Theater.
But the poor reviews haven't stopped Knightley from being named in the Best Supporting Actress category by jurors of the prestigious Olivier Awards, the highest honors in British theater. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star will compete against Hayley Atwell ("A View From the Bridge"), Michelle Dockery ("Burnt by the Sun"), Alexandra Gilbreath ("Twelfth Night"), Rachael Stirling ("The Priory") and Ruth Wilson ("A Streetcar Named Desire").
Meanwhile, Hollywood actress Rachel Weisz was shortlisted for a Best Actress prize for her performance as Blanche DuBois in "A Streetcar Named Desire...
But the poor reviews haven't stopped Knightley from being named in the Best Supporting Actress category by jurors of the prestigious Olivier Awards, the highest honors in British theater. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star will compete against Hayley Atwell ("A View From the Bridge"), Michelle Dockery ("Burnt by the Sun"), Alexandra Gilbreath ("Twelfth Night"), Rachael Stirling ("The Priory") and Ruth Wilson ("A Streetcar Named Desire").
Meanwhile, Hollywood actress Rachel Weisz was shortlisted for a Best Actress prize for her performance as Blanche DuBois in "A Streetcar Named Desire...
- 2/8/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Keira Knightley's heavily criticised stint in a London production of The Misanthrope has earned her a nomination for one of Britain's Laurence Olivier Awards.
The actress has been hit with a slew of bad reviews for her part in an adaptation of the Moliere classic, which marked her debut on the West End stage and is currently playing at the Comedy Theatre.
But the poor reviews haven't stopped Knightley from being named in the Best Supporting Actress category by jurors of the prestigious Olivier Awards, the highest honours in British theatre.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star will compete against Hayley Atwell (A View From The Bridge), Michelle Dockery (Burnt By The Sun), Alexandra Gilbreath (Twelfth Night), Rachael Stirling (The Priory) and Ruth Wilson (A Streetcar Named Desire).
Meanwhile Hollywood actress Rachel Weisz was shortlisted for a Best Actress prize for her performance as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, and will go up against Gillian Anderson (A Doll's House), Imelda Staunton (Entertaining Mr Sloane), Lorraine Burroughs (The Mountaintop) and Juliet Stevenson (Duet For One).
Jude Law's turn in Hamlet faces competition from James Earl Jones in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, James McAvoy for Three Days Of Rain, Mark Rylance (Jerusalem), Ken Stott (A View From The Bridge) and Samuel West (Enron).
In the musical categories, former Spice Girls star Melanie Chisholm is up for a Best Actress statue for her role in Blood Brothers, while Rowan Atkinson's stint as Fagin in Oliver! has scored him a Best Actor nod.
The winners will be named in a ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on 21 March.
The actress has been hit with a slew of bad reviews for her part in an adaptation of the Moliere classic, which marked her debut on the West End stage and is currently playing at the Comedy Theatre.
But the poor reviews haven't stopped Knightley from being named in the Best Supporting Actress category by jurors of the prestigious Olivier Awards, the highest honours in British theatre.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star will compete against Hayley Atwell (A View From The Bridge), Michelle Dockery (Burnt By The Sun), Alexandra Gilbreath (Twelfth Night), Rachael Stirling (The Priory) and Ruth Wilson (A Streetcar Named Desire).
Meanwhile Hollywood actress Rachel Weisz was shortlisted for a Best Actress prize for her performance as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, and will go up against Gillian Anderson (A Doll's House), Imelda Staunton (Entertaining Mr Sloane), Lorraine Burroughs (The Mountaintop) and Juliet Stevenson (Duet For One).
Jude Law's turn in Hamlet faces competition from James Earl Jones in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, James McAvoy for Three Days Of Rain, Mark Rylance (Jerusalem), Ken Stott (A View From The Bridge) and Samuel West (Enron).
In the musical categories, former Spice Girls star Melanie Chisholm is up for a Best Actress statue for her role in Blood Brothers, while Rowan Atkinson's stint as Fagin in Oliver! has scored him a Best Actor nod.
The winners will be named in a ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on 21 March.
- 2/8/2010
- WENN
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