Described as a “historical psychological drama,” the series follows Mary, who believes she can use her son George to seduce the king, but whose decision has ramifications for their own family relationships. It turns out.
According to the synopsis, “George must prove to himself that he can't be defined by beauty alone. No matter the outcome, he must leave his mark on history.”
As well as Moore leading the cast as Mary, the rest of the ensemble includes Nicola Walker (Unforgettable), Niamh Algar (Medical Malpractice) and Trine Dyrholm (Queen of Hearts). It is included.
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Mary & George release date
It has been confirmed that Mary and George will appear on Sky Atlantic and NOW on Tuesday 5th March.
All seven episodes will be available to watch starting that day. This means viewers don't have to wait for episodes to be released every week.
The show will be broadcast on Sky Atlantic here in the UK, as well as in Ireland, DACH and Italy.
mary and george cast
Mary and George stars Tony Curran as King James, Laurie Davidson as Earl of Somerset, and Trine Dyrholm as Queen Anne.Sky
The cast of Mary and George would be nothing without an excellent lead role as the title character. And from the looks of the trailer, both Moore and Galitzine are captivating, playing the distrustful pair.
News of Moore's casting in the Jacobean drama was announced in October 2022, with her role in Mary & George marking her second TV role after Apple TV+'s The Raisey Story. .
Other cast members viewers may know include Sean Gilder from Shameless, Samuel Blenkin from Black Mirror, Adrian Rollins from Masters of the Air, and many more. There is.
The confirmed cast list for Mary & George is below.
Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers, Earl of Buckingham Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham Tony Curran as King James VI of Scotland and I King of England Laurie Davidson as Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset Dyrholm: Queen Anne Tom Victor: John Villers, 1st Viscount Purbeck Amelia Frances Coke, Sean Gilder, Duchess of Purbeck, Sir Thomas Compton Jacob McCarthy: Christopher Kit Villers, 1st Earl of Angles Alice Grant Susan Villers, aka Susan Fielding, Earl of Denbigh Niamh Algaras Sandy Nicola Walker Elizabeth Hutton as Samuel Blenkin Charles Ymiren Mack Catherine Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham Lina Mahoney as Laura Ashcatl Edward Adrian Rawlins as Lord Cork Simon Russell Beale as Lord George Villiers
What are Mary and George?
Mary and George.Sky
The new series, based on a true story, explores the historical romance between George and the King after George is inspired by his mother to pursue a relationship to increase the family's social mobility.
The extent of the sexual nature of George's relationship with the King has been debated for many years, but the King told the Privy Council in 1917 of George: “I love the Earl of Buckingham more than anyone else.'' It is recorded that he said. . ”
However, the show focuses on George and his mother Mary, who are losing momentum as they plot to rise to the top of British society.
The official synopsis for Mary and George reads: “Always the smartest person in the room, Mary learns from the king's greed for fine wine, fine company, and fine men. I never reached my full potential until I found an opportunity to harness my appetite.”
“George, an innocent, beautiful and charismatic man, finds himself in the spotlight as the mastermind behind his mother's pursuit of the king. Through daring intrigue and seduction, Mary and George rise to the center of the court and become the most powerful men in England. They grow into a family.
“But as George gains more power, his relationship with his mother is pushed to the limit. George must prove to himself that he is more than just beauty. No matter the consequences, he must leave their mark on history.” ”
Is there a trailer for Mary and George?
Yes, it exists – and it's spectacularly dramatic. The video begins with Mary observing her own life, commenting on the fact that she does not have a home of her own, and that her children are unmarried and have nothing.
However, it wasn't long before Mary hatched a plan for George to woo the King, and when the two met for the first time, there was clearly a spark in the air. “I have the power, I have the king, and I have England,” says George.
Soon, tensions mount and a feud ensues as George becomes the center of the king's attention, but where does that leave Mary? Watch the trailer for yourself below.
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