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In Hollywood, sometimes off-set dramas capture more attention and scrutiny than on-set ones. In actress Rebecca Ferguson’s case as well, a bombshell revelation that she made about her co-star has taken the media as well as the public by surprise. The Swedish actress known for her magnetic portrayals in projects like The White Queen and The Greatest Showman, detailed a very unsettling incident involving a co-star.

She went on record to say that this co-star publicly berated her and left her in tears. In the midst of all this, she did not reveal the name of that actor, further prompting the public to put their thinking caps on for a possible name.

Rebecca Ferguson in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Several names of notable A-listers were thrown in the mix, with the fans bringing every actor that Ferguson has worked with in the past. In this article,...

“Dune” actress Rebecca Ferguson poses for a fashion collaboration between designer Nensi Dojaka and Calvin Klein, “…celebrating the power of female sensuality”, photographed by Harley Weir:

“The collection is an exploration of femininity,”, said Dojaka.

“But I’ve never wanted to approach femininity the ‘normal’ way.

“I want to re-paint the image of women…

“…showing both sides: the vulnerability…

“…but also the strength that characterizes them.

“For me, femininity is about embracing the contrast that lives within us…’

Ferguson came to international prominence with her portrayal of 'Elizabeth Woodville'…

…in the Brit TV miniseries "The White Queen" (2013).

She then starred as 'MI6' agent 'Ilsa Faust'…

…in the action spy features “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" (2015) and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout' (2018).

She played 'Jenny Lind' in the musical feature “The Greatest Showman" (2017)…

…then starred in horror films "Life" (2017) and "Doctor Sleep" (2019)...

...plus supporting roles in...

Exclusive: Colin Teague is signed on to direct Esaaf (working title), a debut Saudi Arabian comedy feature from local star Ibrahim Al Hajjaj and former Mbc Studios boss Peter Smith.

The film, which is currently shooting on location, follows two incompetent paramedics completely out of their depth, who unwittingly become embroiled in a kidnapping plot. It marks the debut film of Al Hajjaj’s House of Comedy and Talal Anazi’s Black Light operations. The two companies will jointly own the rights, with Smith onboard as an executive producer.

BAFTA nominee Teague is no stranger to Saudi production, having directed the Tony Jordan-penned Mbc Studios series Rashash and another big-budget Jordan drama, The Devil’s Promise two years ago. He’s known as the first person to direct episodes of Doctor Who and spin-off Torchwood and has credits for The White Queen, Being Human and Da Vinci’s Demons.

Smith, meanwhile,...

“Dune” actress Rebecca Ferguson , the current star of science fiction TV series “Silo”, poses for a collaboration between designer Nensi Dojaka and Calvin Klein, “…celebrating the power of female sensuality”, photographed by Harley Weir:

“The collection is an exploration of femininity,”, said Dojaka.

“But I’ve never wanted to approach femininity the ‘normal’ way.

“I want to re-paint the image of women, showing both sides: the vulnerability, but also the strength that characterizes them.

“For me, femininity is about embracing the contrast that lives within us…’

Ferguson came to international prominence with her portrayal of 'Elizabeth Woodville' in the Brit TV miniseries "The White Queen" (2013).

She then starred as 'MI6' agent 'Ilsa Faust'…

…in the action spy features “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" (2015) and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout' (2018).

She played 'Jenny Lind' in the musical feature “The Greatest Showman" (2017)…

…then starred in horror films "Life...

“Dune” actress Rebecca Ferguson poses for a fashion collaboration between designer Nensi Dojaka and Calvin Klein, “…celebrating the power of female sensuality”, photographed by Harley Weir:

“The collection is an exploration of femininity,”, said Dojaka.

“But I’ve never wanted to approach femininity the ‘normal’ way.

“I want to re-paint the image of women, showing both sides: the vulnerability, but also the strength that characterizes them.

“For me, femininity is about embracing the contrast that lives within us…’

Ferguson came to international prominence with her portrayal of 'Elizabeth Woodville' in the Brit TV miniseries "The White Queen" (2013).

She then starred as 'MI6' agent 'Ilsa Faust'…

…in the action spy features “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" (2015) and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout' (2018).

She played 'Jenny Lind' in the musical feature “The Greatest Showman" (2017), then starred in horror films "Life" (2017) and "Doctor Sleep" (2019)...

...plus supporting roles in comedy-drama...

New York, NY— July 22, 2024 — The mutant landscape of the Marvel Universe has changed dramatically! With the fall of Krakoa, the new From the Ashes era is on the horizon—home to new team books and solo series, each embracing different missions and methods to survive a world that fears them now more than ever. Harkening back to classic X-Men storytelling while embracing the franchise’s modern evolution, From the Ashes is an exciting fresh start for longtime fans and newcomers alike!

October will be a thrilling month for X-Men readers as the From the Ashes era’s most prominent threats make their entrance, two mutant icons begin new solo adventures in Storm and Mystique, a team of mutant hunting cyborgs make their debut in Sentinels, and much more. Here’s what fans can look forward to:

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Written by Jason Loo

Art by Rafael Loureiro

London Calling!

Dazzler and her...

New York, NY— July 22, 2024 — The mutant landscape of the Marvel Universe has changed dramatically! With the fall of Krakoa, the new From the Ashes era is on the horizon—home to new team books and solo series, each embracing different missions and methods to survive a world that fears them now more than ever. Harkening back to classic X-Men storytelling while embracing the franchise’s modern evolution, From the Ashes is an exciting fresh start for longtime fans and newcomers alike!

October will be a thrilling month for X-Men readers as the From the Ashes era’s most prominent threats make their entrance, two mutant icons begin new solo adventures in Storm and Mystique, a team of mutant hunting cyborgs make their debut in Sentinels, and much more. Here’s what fans can look forward to:

Dazzler #2

Written by Jason Loo

Art by Rafael Loureiro

London Calling!

Dazzler and her...

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We finally got the second season of House of the Dragon, but each episode will be released once a week – which can be a real torture for fans.

To make the wait a little easier, we have chosen nine projects that are not only similar to House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, but were even pioneers on the path that these two projects later took.

1. The Hollow Crown, 2012-2016

If it weren't for the Wars of the Roses, which shook the English kingdom in the 15th century, and William Shakespeare's striking (though far from reliable) description of it, there would be no Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon.

Shakespeare's plays have been filmed many times, but in 2012 the BBC decided on a new, large-scale and modern adaptation of five works under one title The Hollow Crown. The creators tried to show the period as authentically as possible,...

After giving a stunning performance as the Holy Reverend Mother, Rebecca Ferguson is rumored to land a role in the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie. The much-awaited film following the six-season crime-drama show will mark the return of Cillian Murphy’s Thomas Shelby. With the rumors of Ferguson joining the cast, the fans have expressed their interest in having her as the primary villain.

Rebecca Ferguson as Reverend Mother in Dune: Part Two | Warner Bros. Pictures

Earlier, Rebecca Ferguson has given some commendable performances in projects like The White Queen, Mission Impossible, Doctor Sleep, and Dune. While she shines in almost every character, Ferguson flaunted an exciting charm while playing antagonists in some notable projects. It can be undoubtedly said that she can play an incredible villain if the rumor is true.

Can Rebecca Ferguson play an impressive Peaky Blinders villain? Cillian Murphy in a still from Peaky Blinders | Netflix

The...

“Shōgun” is looking to become the next “Game of Thrones” Emmy sensation thanks to its similar awe-inspiring world-building combined with political machinations and stunning performances. The FX series adapts James Clavell‘s 1975 historical novel of the same name. The story follows an English sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) who ends up shipwrecked in Japan while Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) uncovers secrets that could benefit him in the political wars to come as he tries to rule one of the five Regents in Japan.

Husband and wife duo Rachel Kondo and “Top Gun: Maverick” story writer Justin Marks oversee this spectacular mini-series, which is a comprehensive, historical study that transcends world-building to present compelling characters. The expansive cast all deliver career-best work while Kondo and Marks handle each plot thread smartly and expertly.

Here’s just a sampling of the rave reviews.

Kelly Lawler (USA Today) exclaimed: “Beautiful, rich and deeply compelling,...

“The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart” features a powerhouse performance from veteran star Sigourney Weaver, who once again reminds us that she is one of the best in the business. The acclaimed Amazon Prime Video limited series follows a young girl who survives a violent upbringing and is then subsequently raised on a flower farm by her grandmother. Weaver plays the grandmother, June, and ties the entire series together with the sheer might of her performance. She propelled the story to greatness and, as a result, propelled the series to excellent reviews.

Robert Lloyd (Los Angeles Times) opined: “The series, which is sensitively written, expertly performed by actors young and old, and beautifully shot, is in no rush to give up its mysteries, and by drawing out the drama, what’s obvious in the story comes off as proportionally more subtle.”

Chris Vognar (The Wrap) explained: “Weaver is the emotional...

Three of the predicted five Best Limited Series Emmy nominees — “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Shōgun” and “Masters of the Air” — are new shows, while the other two are, well, not. “Fargo,” in first place in the odds,” and “True Detective: Night Country,” in third, are competing with their respective fifth and fourth seasons. Both Emmy-winning shows, the anthology series debuted within months of each other in 2014, and if they both make the cut, it’ll be the very first time they’ll go head to head in a series race, 10 years late.

A decade ago, the shows could’ve — and should’ve — collided at the Emmys. Starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, “True Detective” debuted that January on HBO to great acclaim and became a ratings smash. In April, a month after “True Detective” concluded, Noah Hawley‘s “Fargo,” starring Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Alison Tolman and Colin Hanks, arrived...

Rebecca Ferguson is making a smooth move from the desert vibes of Arrakis to a whole new thriller scene. After wowing us in Dune Part Two, she’s gearing up to rock the cast of Amazon MGM Studios’ latest thriller, Mercy. Teaming up with Chris Pratt and guided by producer Charles Roven (the guy behind Oppenheimer), the 44-year-old’s skills are set to dial up the suspense in this upcoming flick.

Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica in Dune

Fans are buzzing with excitement to see her bring the heat once more. From the dunes to the drama, it looks like Ferguson is keeping the show going strong in this much-anticipated collaboration.

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As per Deadline, Ferguson and...

In her first move since the big debut for Dune: Part Two, Rebecca Ferguson has signed on to star opposite Chris Pratt in Mercy, the sci-fi thriller for Amazon MGM Studios, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov will helm the film from a script by Marco van Belle. Pratt stars as a detective in the thriller set in the near future when capital crime is on the rise and he finds himself accused of a violent crime and having to prove his innocence.

Oppenheimer producer Charles Roven brought the project to Amazon MGM Studios and will produce Mercy with Robert Amidon at Atlas Entertainment, Bekmambetov and his Bel banner and Majd Nassif.

A spring 2024 start of production is in the works, with Amazon MGM Studios looking to a worldwide theatrical release. After e-commerce giant Amazon acquired MGM Studios for $8.45 billion, the Amazon MGM Studios banner launched a...

Rebecca Ferguson gained worldwide recognition in 2013 when she starred as Elizabeth Woodville (Queen Elizabeth) in the BBC miniseries The White Queen. Her portrayal earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie.

However, Ferguson’s big break in Hollywood came with the 2015 action thriller Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation. She played the role of former intelligence operative Ilsa Faust alongside Tom Cruise. Her performance earned her critical acclaim.

Rebecca Ferguson in Mission Impossible—Rogue Nation

In the latest Mission Impossible movie, Ferguson’s character, Ilsa Faust, had a gripping exit as her character met a tragic end. But the actress had a different idea for her character.

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Rebecca Ferguson Preferred Different Farewell from Mission Impossible Franchise...

Rebecca Ferguson has been in the headlines amid the press tour for her new movie Dune: Part Two and fans might be curious to know more about her personal life.

The 40-year-old actress stars as Lady Jessica in the Dune movies and she’s also well known for her roles as Ilsa Faust in the Mission: Impossible movies, Jenny Lind in The Greatest Showman, as well as movies like The Girl on the Train, Life, The Snowman, and Doctor Sleep.

Rebecca also stars in the Apple TV+ series Silo and she was previously seen in the series The White Queen and The Red Tent.

So, what do you need to know about Rebecca‘s personal life?

Keep reading to find out more…

Rebecca Ferguson husband is Rory St. Clair Gainer

Rebecca started dating Rory St. Clair Gainer in 2016 and they got secretly married at the end of 2018, which she confirmed...

Rebecca Ferguson, the Swedish actress known for her captivating performances in diverse roles, has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. From Elizabeth Woodville in the BBC historical drama “The White Queen” to her iconic portrayal of Ilsa Faust in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, Ferguson’s talent and charisma consistently shine through.

A still from Dune

Recently, Ferguson is gaining plaudits for his role as Lady Jessica in the “Dune” franchise. The movie’s second part is set to release on March 1, 2024, and fans are all excited to see Ferguson and the team back in action. The buzz increased after a recent heartwarming interaction between Ferguson and a journalist.

SUGGESTEDRebecca Ferguson’s Abusive Costar Might Have Been Finally Found That Fans Suspected for a Long Time (& That’s Not Jake Gyllenhaal) – Reports

Rebecca Ferguson Will Take Down The Haters of Journalist Jake Hamilton

A still from Dune

Rebecca Ferguson has been...

Dune: Part Two star Rebecca Ferguson recently revealed that she was screamed at on the set of a film early in her career by a huge star. The actress mentioned that she later told the star to “F off” after the altercation and refused to work with them, which drew flack from the producers as the other actor was ‘Call Sheet No.1’.

While Ferguson did not reveal who the screamer was, the Internet has gone with speculations. The actress assured that it was neither Tom Cruise nor Hugh Jackman while Dwayne Johnson, her Hercules co-star seemingly cleared his name. A recent clip with Star Wars star Ewan McGregor showed Ferguson being extremely comfortable with the actor, clearing his name too.

Rebecca Ferguson Got Screamed At On Set By An A-Lister Rebecca Ferguson in Dune: Part Two

Swedish star Rebecca Ferguson has starred in many blockbusters in her career. Moving to...

Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya have now worked together in three movies. And the two co-stars have been getting along fine and fans have been loving it. After witnessing their cute red carpet moments, fans would love to see them collaborate again.

Rebecca Ferguson (in Mission: Impossible)

While such a collaboration doesn’t potentially seem to be happening anytime soon, the Mission: Impossible star was asked if she had any project in mind that she would love to work on with her The Greatest Showman co-star. And the actress’s funny response will undoubtedly have you in stitches.

Rebecca Ferguson Wants To Team Up With Zendaya In This Project

Rebecca Ferguson with Zendaya in Dune

Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya have worked together in The Greatest Showman, Dune: Part One, and now Dune: Part Two. And fans cannot seem to have enough of the two. Both actors have been terrific in their...

Actress Rebecca Ferguson shared that she had a “big” crush on Hollywood star Tom Cruise. The actress was infatuated with her ‘Mission: Impossible’ co-star after seeing him in his 1994 horror movie ‘Interview with the Vampire’.

“I had a crush on him by the time I saw him star in ‘Interview with the Vampire’. It’s certainly a weird film, and I told him when we worked together that I had a big crush. I’m sure he was delighted! Who wouldn’t be?” Rebecca told Sunday Times Culture magazine.

“Tom is a huge movie star, but I’ve been fortunate to work with so many great people. When I worked with Meryl Streep on ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’, I would go to the set, even when we weren’t filming, just to see her act. She’s spectacular.”

Rebecca has never felt comfortable on the red carpet and has been studying...

Actress Rebecca Ferguson shared that she had a “big” crush on Hollywood star Tom Cruise. The actress was infatuated with her ‘Mission: Impossible’ co-star after seeing him in his 1994 horror movie ‘Interview with the Vampire’.

“I had a crush on him by the time I saw him star in ‘Interview with the Vampire’. It’s certainly a weird film, and I told him when we worked together that I had a big crush. I’m sure he was delighted! Who wouldn’t be?” Rebecca told Sunday Times Culture magazine.

“Tom is a huge movie star, but I’ve been fortunate to work with so many great people. When I worked with Meryl Streep on ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’, I would go to the set, even when we weren’t filming, just to see her act. She’s spectacular.”

Rebecca has never felt comfortable on the red carpet and has been studying...

Exclusive: Lisa McGee has signed with CAA for U.S. representation.

McGee is creator, writer, and executive producer of the British teen comedy Derry Girls, which ran for three seasons on the UK’s Channel 4, and was acquired by Netflix after the success of its first season.

She has earned several awards for Derry Girls, including this year’s BAFTA Award for Best Scripted Comedy and Best Writer, Comedy.

McGee is currently writing her next series, a comedy thriller titled How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, which has been greenlit for eight episodes by Channel 4.

Her previous work includes Channel 4’s six-part sitcom London Irish; the psychological thriller The Deceived, which she co-created and co-wrote with Tobias Beer for the British Channel 5; as well as Raw, which she created, and ran for five seasons on the Irish Network Rte.

McGee’s additional credits include Indian Summers, The White Queen and Being Human,...

“The Gilded Age,” Julian Fellowes’ critically lauded follow-up to “Downton Abbey,” has returned for a second season on HBO. Although “The Gilded Age” slightly alters the formula that made “Downton Abbey” so popular, swapping out turn-of-the-century England for a rapidly developing America in the late 1800s, it takes place just a few decades before its predecessor. Does that just reflect Fellowes’ fascination with a particular period? Or should we take it as a sign from a master of the genre that this is the ideal setting for a period piece TV show?

Inspired by “The Gilded Age” Season 2, we took a look at Ranker’s list of the 101 Best Period Piece TV Shows (24K votes) to see if readers’ favorite period dramas and comedies happen to center around one period in particular. We also examined the fanbases for some of the most popular shows to see if fans tend to...

Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström, a Swedish actress, commenced her acting journey on the Swedish soap opera Nya tider (1999–2000) and later took on a lead role in the slasher film Drowning Ghost (2004). Her breakthrough came when she portrayed Elizabeth Woodville in the British television miniseries The White Queen (2013), earning her a nomination for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film. In 2023, she starred in the science fiction drama series Silo on Apple TV+.

Ferguson gained recognition for her portrayal of MI6 agent Ilsa Faust in the action spy film Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) and its subsequent installments Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023). Notably, she played Jenny Lind in the musical film The Greatest Showman (2017), appeared in the science fiction horror film Life (2017), took on a role in the horror film Doctor Sleep (2019), and had supporting parts in the...

Domina is a British-Italian historical drama series created by Simon Burke. The drama series follows the story of Livia Drusilla (Kasia Smutniak) in the wake of Julius Caesar’s assassination, and her rise to power after she becomes the wife of Emperor Augustus’ wife. So, if you loved Domina here are some similar shows you could watch next.

Troy: Fall Of A City (Netflix) Credit – BBC One

Synopsis: An epic story of love and war, intrigue and betrayal. When Helen and Paris fall in love, they trigger a chain of events that threatens their families and the city of Troy. The myths surrounding the Trojan War are over 3,000 years old but have emotional depths and timeless themes of identity, love, revenge and belonging. Troy: Fall of a City grounds these primal myths in vivid psychological truth and explores the universal questions of human existence- how people battle to retain their...

[Editor’s note: The following interview was conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike began on July 14, 2023.]

Rebecca Ferguson is ready for a break. She’s finished her A.D.R. (additional dialogue) on “Dune: Part Two,” the promotion chores on “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” (her third in the series), and is on her way home to hang with her 16-year-old son and still-friendly first husband in Sweden.

She was prepared to go back to England’s Hoddesdon Studios to shoot the second season of “Silo,” the most popular series on AppleTV+, returning her to the lead role of Sheriff. Not necessary, as the day after we spoke, July 13, SAG-AFTRA announced they were going on strike. “The percentage of people fortunate enough to have a good life as actors have to fight for the other percentage,” she said on the phone.

The 39-year-old actress, who grew up in Stockholm, attended a bilingual English school, and trained as a dancer, has steadily built herself into a major star.

Take a look at new images of actress Rebecca Ferguson in the latest issue of "Town & Country" magazine, photographed by Luc Braquet:

Ferguson began her acting career with the Swedish soap opera "Nya tider" (1999–2000), then starred in the feature "Drowning Ghost" (2004).

She came to international prominence with her portrayal of 'Elizabeth Woodville' in the Brit TV miniseries "The White Queen" (2013).

Ferguson starred as 'MI6' agent 'Ilsa Faust' in the action spy film "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" (2015) and its sequel "Mission: Impossible – Fallout' (2018).

She played 'Jenny Lind' in the musical film "The Greatest Showman" (2017), starred in the horror films "Life" (2017) and "Doctor Sleep" (2019)...

...plus supporting roles in the comedy-drama "Florence Foster Jenkins" (2016), the mystery thriller "The Girl on the Train" (2016), and science fiction films "Men in Black: International' (2019) and "Dune" (2021).

Ferguson currently stars in the science fiction TV series "Silo".

Click the images to enlarge.

If one descends to the lower-most depths of Apple TV’s titular Silo, you will find Rebecca Ferguson’s Juliette, an engineer who over the course of the early episodes will be nudged to rise — figuratively, as well as up many, many levels — to serve a new purpose.

Based on Hugh Howey’s trilogy of novels (shop Amazon) and created for television by Justified‘s Graham Yost, Silo is the story of the last 10,000 people on Earth, who reside in a mile-deep home that protects them from the world outside. No one knows when or why the silo was built...

Outlander’s Sam Heughan and Eleanor Tomlinson from Poldark are teaming up for a new series at Starz and the U.K. network Channel 4. The Couple Next Door is a thriller that will explore “the stultifying claustrophobia of suburbia and the fallout of chasing your darkest desires,” according to a press release from Channel 4.

Sam Heughan and Eleanor Tomlinson play neighbors who have an affair in the upcoming Starz series [L-r] Sam Heughan, Eleanor Tomlinson | Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images; Karwai Tang/WireImage

Many TV viewers know Heughan and Tomlinson from their appearances on two popular romantic period dramas. He plays Jamie Fraser on Starz’s Outlander, while she played Demelza Poldark in Podark, which aired on PBS in the U.S. But The Couple Next Door will bring both actors into the present era.

In the six-episode series, Tomlinson will play Evie, who moves into an upscale suburban neighborhood with...

This article has spoilers for Vikings: Valhalla season 1

Netflix’s Vikings spinoff Vikings: Valhalla is returning for a second season, continuing the story of Leif Eriksson, Freydis Eriksdotter, and their allies and enemies across the North. Netflix’s synopsis for season 2 states that this season “finds our heroes shortly after the tragic fall of Kattegat; an event that has shattered their dreams and altered their destinies. Finding themselves suddenly fugitives in Scandinavia they are forced to test their ambitions and courage in worlds beyond the fjords of Kattegat.”

This viking epic will see the return of several characters from the first season, as well as a few newcomers. Here are the new and returning actors for Vikings: Valhalla season 2.

Sam Corlett as Leif Eriksson

Based on the historical figure of the same name, Leif Eriksson is a Viking warrior, fearless sailor, and loyal to his family. After losing his love,...

You can tell if somebody’s watched German Netflix series Dark by the furrow in their brow and the delirium in their eyes. The 2017 – 2020 time-travel mystery required a flip-chart of graphs and diagrams to explain, but proved a cult hit for Netflix and led to its creators Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar signing a deal with the streamer. 1899 (read our spoiler-free review here) is the result.

“Knowing that we did Dark, everyone can be assured that [1899] is going to be something weird and wild and crazy,” Friese promised Deadline about her and Odar’s new Netflix series. The writer-directors vowed not to repeat themselves with the new eight-episode period drama, but still to give their audience a fun puzzle that returns to the pair’s mystery roots.

Job done. 1899 is an addictive game for viewers to play. Set aboard a steam ship crossing from England to America at...

Starz has canceled “Becoming Elizabeth,” a historical costume drama series about the Tudors, after one season, an individual with knowledge of the decision told IndieWire.

The show created by Anya Reiss and starring Alicia von Rittberg premiered August 12 but failed to capture much of an audience and posted low ratings that dipped throughout its 8-episode run.

“Becoming Elizabeth” continued Starz’s fascination with the 16th Century Tudor family after finding a hit with 2013’s “The White Queen” and two other spinoff series based on English history. “Becoming Elizabeth” specifically focused on a young Elizabeth I when she was still an orphaned teenager and the death of King Henry VIII set into motion a scramble for power and the throne.

The series also starred Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, and Bella Ramsey and was produced by The Forge for Starz. The show was also notable for boasting an all-women writing staff as led by Reiss.

In recent years, Starz has built a cottage industry off of the success of “Outlander.” If it’s historical, sexy, and deals with some type of palace intrigue that doesn’t include dragons or elves, there’s a good chance that it’s ending up on Starz. In just the past decade, the network has released “The White Queen,” “The White Princess,” The Spanish Queen,” and “Becoming Elizabeth.” They return to their royal monikers with the Samantha Morton-led “The Serpent Queen.” While the Catherine de Medici series is definitely in the same wheelhouse as those aforementioned series, it’s also a bit more brutal, nastier, and, ultimately, more interesting.

Continue reading ‘The Serpent Queen’ Review: The Samantha Morton-Led Series Is A Brutal & Anachronistic Reclamation Of Catherine De Medici at The Playlist.

It’s been nine months since then-head of TriStar Television Kathryn Busby was named President Of Original Programming for Starz. In her first nine months on the job, Busby has embraced and expanded the network’s existing programming commitment to narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences as well as its #TakeTheLead Initiative to amplify diverse voices.

“One of the things that excited me most about joining Starz is they have really shown that deep commitment to delivering programming for, by, and about women and underrepresented voices,” Busby said in an interview with Deadline. “That’s what I was trying to do and working to do at TriStar, so it really felt like an opportunity to join a company that wasn’t just talking the talk but was walking the walk.”

Hit shows targeting female and Black audiences that Busby inherited include the flagship Power franchise, whose Raising...

Exclusive: The Outlaws and Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson has joined the cast of Netflix’s romantic drama series One Day.

Tomlinson, best known for starring in BBC drama Poldark between 2015 and 2019, is coming off the second season of Stephen Merchant comedy The Outlaws, which is already playing on BBC iPlayer in the UK and set to join Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. on August 5.

In One Day, she will play Sylvie, who in David Nicholls’ original novel forms a relationship with male lead Dexter Mayhew.

Last month, we revealed This is Going to Hurt breakout Ambika Mod and The White Lotus‘ Leo Woodall had landed the leads in the adaptation, playing on-off lovers Emma Morley and Mayhew, respectively.

Tomlinson is known for roles in films such as Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Colette and Love Wedding Repeat, and had starring roles in Poldark, The White Queen, Death Comes to Pemberley...

All hail Elizabeth-the-teen, pre-queen. Just in time for the Jubilee of her namesake Elizabeth II, England’s longest reigning monarch, Starz and creator Anya Reiss (“EastEnders”) gaze back to another, lesser-known micro-slice of Tudor history in “Becoming Elizabeth.” The series asks: what was happening to the wicked smart, red-haired “virgin” queen-to-be in the tumultuous months following the death of her father, Henry VIII, in 1547 — and over a decade after Pops beheaded her unpopular mother Anne Boleyn?

The word orphan doesn’t quite describe the politically fraught and emotionally unstable situation in which the vulnerable 14-year-old (Alicia von Rittberg) finds herself. Of Henry’s three legitimate children, the third in line for the royal scepter enters a game of thrones in earnest with her Anglican younger half-brother Edward (Oliver Zetterstrom) and Catholic older half-sister “Bloody” Mary (Romola Garai).

Meanwhile, Henry’s widowed sixth wife, Catherine Parr (Jessica Raine) maneuvers to take...

“Becoming Elizabeth” creator Anya Reiss doesn’t commonly watch period dramas. In fact, she thought the story of Queen Elizabeth I and her Tudor ancestors had been discussed to death. So why, then, embark on telling the story of an adolescent Elizabeth? It was the discovery of a story she hadn’t heard before: Elizabeth’s relationship at the age of fifteen with her stepmother Katherine Parr’s husband, Thomas Seymour. The relationship is debated among Tudor scholars to this day, many claiming the encounter never happened or that Elizabeth was assaulted by Seymour. For Reiss, who spoke to IndieWire via phone, it was “a grooming story through the eyes of someone [being groomed].”

The Tudors have graced screens, both big and small, since the release of the 1910 silent feature “Henry VIII and Catherine Howard.” Since that time Henry VIII and his six wives have been the focus of narrative features and documentaries,...

HBO Max is expanding its kids and family programming slate with B-Loved, a ghostly romance two-part special event starring Peyton List (Cobra Kai), along with three live-action acquisitions, including all three seasons of Hank Zipzer, based on the book written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, inspired by Winkler’s life.

B-Loved (working title), from Endeavor Content and Wonder Worldwide, stars List as Bea, a free-spirited teenage ghost who forms a special friendship with the new boy in town, Cole, whose house she has been inhabiting for over 100 years. With the help of a magical ring that allows Cole to see Bea, they’ll rediscover the meaning of being alive, but also the importance of letting go. Written by Black List Nicholl Fellowship winner, Cesar Vitale, the special will be directed by Emily Ting (Tall Girl 2). It’s scheduled to premiere in time for Valentine’s Day 2023 on HBO Max.

“Outlander,” “The Luminaries,” “The White Princess,” “The Spanish Princess,” “The White Queen,” “Centennial,” no one seems to love their period dramas more than Starz. They already have a “Dangerous Liaisons” series in the works, but coming before that will be the upcoming Tudor drama “Becoming Elizabeth,” exploring the fascinating, untold story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen.

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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.

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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 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.

Bridgerton season one arrived on December the 25th 2020 like a highly decorated Christmas gift. Unwrapped, it was a perfect confection of untaxing indulgence, romance and escapism. It told the story of Daphne and Simon, a debutante beauty and an emotionally repressed Duke who teamed up to get everybody off their backs, and who ended up getting on their own backs, and fronts, and sides, and – if I remember this correctly – halfway up the stairs and possibly at one point, a ladder? It was all a marvellous distraction from the real world, with excellent casting that threw open the fusty, cobwebbed door of racially homogeneous period drama to revitalise an over-familiar world.

Now it’s back for season two, with a new romantic plot-line and a bunch of new characters. Here’s who we’ll be meeting across the eight episodes, plus the major returning cast being welcomed back.

Simone Ashley...

Streaming service hosts series such as ‘Outlander’ and ‘Baghdad Central’.

A consortium of Abu Dhabi-based companies is set to acquire a controlling stake in subscription streaming service Starzplay Arabia, providing parent company Lionsgate with nearly $50m in return.

The group, which has acquired a stake of approximately 57%, includes UAE investment company Adq and pay-tv operator E-Vision, which is part of e& (previously known as Etisalat Group). It has valued Starzplay Arabia at $420m.

The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, will reduce Lionsgate’s stake from 30% to 13%. Starz and Lionsgate will maintain commercial agreements for content licensing to the venture.

In Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune,” Rebecca Ferguson plays Lady Jessica, lover of the world ruler portrayed by Oscar Isaac and matriarch to Timothée Chalamet’s messiah-in-waiting. She is a doting mother who is distracted by the pressures of a royal household, but more importantly, she is brimming over with a supernatural power that could bring about revolution.

That dynamic is not a bad allegory for Ferguson’s career. Having largely served as a second name on the call sheet behind male co-stars in the massive films that pepper her IMDb page, Ferguson has consistently dazzled critics and audiences — emerging as both an anchor and a scene-stealer in “The Greatest Showman,” “Doctor Sleep” and the “Mission: Impossible” films, where her shadowy agent is able to make quick work of Tom Cruise and anyone else who gets in the way.

“Would we also say that I’m constantly in the background of a more famous man?...

Wool, Hugh Howey’s best-selling trilogy of dystopian novels, is headed for the small screen.

The adaptation has snagged a series order at AppleTV+ and will star Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation and Fallout) as its lead. The story is set in a “ruined and toxic future where a community exists in a giant silo underground, hundreds of stories deep,” reads the official description. “There, men and women live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them.”

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“Dune” actress Rebecca Ferguson is set to star in Apple TV+’s adaptation of Hugh Howey’s “Wool” novels, which has received a straight to series order at the platform, the streaming service said Thursday.

Per Apple, “Wool” is set in a ruined and toxic future where a community exists in a giant silo underground, hundreds of stories deep. There, men and women live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them.

Ferguson will star as Juliette, an independent and hardworking engineer, and will also executive produce the TV series based on Howey’s New York Times best-selling trilogy of dystopian novels.

Graham Yost, who is also currently writing for Apple TV+’s upcoming series “Masters of the Air,” is adapting “Wool” for TV. Yost will executive produce alongside Howey, Ferguson, and Morten Tyldum, the latter of whom is directing the series. Remi Aubuchon, Nina Jack...

Exclusive: Newcomer Charithra Chandran has landed the role of Edwina in Season 2 of Bridgerton, Netflix and Shondaland’s hugely popular Regency-era period drama series based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels, I have learned. Rupert Young (Merlin) also has been tapped for a major new role on the series, created by Chris Van Dusen, I hear.

The British duo join a fellow new Bridgerton cast addition, Season 2 female lead Simone Ashley. Reps for Shondaland and Netflix declined comment.

Next season, slated to begin production this spring in the UK, will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), as chronicled in the second book of Quinn’s Bridgerton series, The Viscount Who Loved Me.

Ashley plays Anthony’s romantic interest, Kate Sharma. Chandran will play her younger sister, Edwina, who first catches the Viscount’s attention.

Young will play Jack, the newest member...

Legendary Entertainment and “The White Queen” and “Life on Mars” writers/showrunners Emma Frost and Matthew Graham have launched a U.K. drama production company with a slate of 10 projects.

Frost and Graham, whose credits include “Ashes to Ashes,” “The Spanish Princess,” “Doctor Who” and “The Man In The High Castle,” will serve as joint CEOs of Watford & Essex, which will team with Legendary Entertainment’s television division and focus on television production and financing projects for the international market.

Christine Healy has been named COO, joining the venture from New Pictures where she was head of production since 2016.

Watford & Essex’s current list of projects in development include “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” based on

the Irwin Allen television series from the 1960s, developed and written by BAFTA-nominated Chris Lunt and Michael Walker (“Devils”), and “Hail Satan!,” a dark social comedy-drama created by Frost and Graham, in development with U.

Legendary Entertainment has teamed with veteran TV writers/showrunners Emma Frost and Matthew Graham (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes, The White Queen, The Spanish Princess, Doctor Who, The Man In The High Castle) on new U.K. joint venture Watford & Essex.

The drama production company, to be based in Bristol, England with Frost and Graham serving as joint CEOs and Christine Healy joining from New Pictures as COO, already has a slate of 10 projects in development.

Its projects include:

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea – a futuristic underwater adventure series based upon the classic Irwin Allen television series from the 1960’s. Developed and ...