Becoming Elizabeth
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Genre | Drama series |
Created by | Anya Reiss |
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Original language | English |
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Producer | Lisa Osborne |
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Original network | Starz |
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Becoming Elizabeth is an upcoming American-British drama series that follows the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I. It is set to premiere on Starz.
Plot[]
The series follows the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I, an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown.
Cast and characters[]
- Alicia von Rittberg as Queen Elizabeth I
- Romola Garai as Mary I
- Jessica Raine as Catherine Parr
- Tom Cullen as Thomas Seymour
- Bella Ramsey as Jane Grey
- Oliver Zetterström as Edward VI
- John Heffernan as Duke of Somerset
- Jamie Blackley as Robert Dudley
- Jacob Avery as Guildford Dudley
- Alexandra Gilbreath as Kat Ashley
- Leo Bill as Henry Grey
- Ekow Quartey as Pedro
- Alex Macqueen as Stephen Gardiner
- Olivier Huband as Ambassador Guzman
- Robert Whitelock as Robert Kett
Production[]
Development[]
In December 2019, it was announced Starz had greenlit an 8-episode series focusing on the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I created by Anya Reiss, who would also serve as an executive producer.[1]
Casting[]
In October 2020, Alicia von Rittberg joined the cast of the series.[2] In May 2021, 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 Oliver Huband joined the cast of the series.[3]
Filming[]
Principal photography began in December 2020.[4] In March 2021, production took place at Cardiff Castle.[5]
References[]
- ^ Kanter, Jake (December 3, 2019). "Starz Greenlights 'Becoming Elizabeth' From UK Producer The Forge". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 27, 2020). "'Becoming Elizabeth': Alicia Von Rittberg To Star As Young Elizabeth I In Starz Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 11, 2021). "'Becoming Elizabeth': Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, More Join Alicia von Rittberg In Starz Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Daniels, Nia (December 7, 2020). "Filming begins on Becoming Elizabeth". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Deacon, Thomas (March 25, 2021). "Cardiff Castle transformed into film set for new TV drama Becoming Elizabeth". Media Wales. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
External links[]
- 2022 American television series debuts
- 2022 British television series debuts
- Upcoming drama television series
- American biographical series
- British biographical drama films
- Television series by Lionsgate Television
- Starz original programming
- Cultural depictions of Elizabeth I