Like a masterpiece classic on steroids, starz s 10part historical potboiler the white queen is ripe with juicy intrigue of the royal and romantic variety, ripping bodices with paycable aplomb. Critics objected especially to a few glaring anachronisms no zippers in. Mar 15, 2018 starz has given the green light to the spanish princess limited series, a followup to the white princess and the white queen, based on philippa gregorys bestselling books the constant princess. On thursday, the premium cabler greenlit a limited series titled the. Aug 10, 20 the white queen rebecca ferguson as a commoner who lures the king in this series on starz, saturday nights at 8, eastern and pacific times. T he white queen also consistently ranked in the top. See more ideas about white queen, the white princess and elizabeth woodville.
This book has been adapted for television in the bbc and starz drama the white queen 20. The white queen writer emma frost is returning to serve as showrunner. The white queen followup the spanish princess a go at starz. Following the white queen and the white princess, comes the spanish princess, a show based on two of gregorys. Starz has added a third series from philippa gregory. It is based on philippa gregorys 20 novel of the same name and, to a lesser extent, its sequel the kings curse. The white queen ranked as a top 10 cable show, averaging 4. The white queen has its premiere on starz the new york times. There have been several different movies, mini series, documentaries etc. The white queen combined three of philippas novels, and i think that it means that the way that the stories are.
From outlander to power, these are the best tv shows on starz and starz original series, both old and new in 2020. The 10part 20 television series the white queen adapted gregorys. Starz is also excited to share a new trailer for the 10episode limited series. Watch the white princess streaming online hulu free trial. Apr 01, 2017 the white princess will premiere april 16 on starz.
Seven historical inaccuracies in the white queen costumes. In 1463, the lust between a lancastrian commoner and yorkist king turns into a secret wedding and a new queen of england. Linda stasi of the new york post agreed that the miniseries was a hit, saying the white queen is a royal winner. The white princess tvma drama, history tv series 2017 in a tale of power, family, love and betrayal, the white princess adapted from philippa gregorys bestselling novel of the same name follows up the bbcstarz miniseries the white queen. The white queen, adapted from philippa gregorys bestselling novels based on englands war of the roses also. See more ideas about the white queen starz, white queen, the white princess. This epic begins in wartorn 1464 and is uniquely told through the perspective of three different, yet equally relentless women elizabeth woodville, margaret beaufort and anne neville. Filmed in flanders by company pictures, playground entertainment and all3media. I had read that elizabeth of york, wife of henry vii had been richard iiis lover, and this was such. The cast of the spanish princess includes a familiar. It was first broadcast in the united states on starz on 9 august 20. One marries for love, the other for political gain as anne and margaret tie the knot, while queen elizabeth experiences a double dose of heartbreak. It is a sequel to the 20 miniseries the white queen, which adapted three of gregorys previous novels in the eight episode series, the marriage of henry vii and.
Starz news historical series the white princess produced by company pictures takes court at starz. The white princess is a britishamerican historical period drama television miniseries developed for starz. Featuring new hit original series the rook, sweetbitter, power, the spanish princess, vida, outlander, wrong man, american gods, now apocalypse as well as warriors of liberty city, america to me, ash vs evil dead, black sails, survivors remorse, the. Everything you need to know about starzs the white. A companion twopart documentary series, the real white queen and her. Starz official website containing schedules, original content, movie information, on demand, starz play and extras, online video and more.
This was a tv series made for the bbc based on a book by philippa gregory. You can read the history behind this book in the women of the cousins war, a series of nonfiction essays on the lives of jacquetta duchess of bedford, her daughter elizabeth woodville and elizabeths great rival, margaret beaufort this book has been adapted for television in the bbc and starz drama the white queen 20. The eightepisode series, a sequel to the networks the white queen, gets underway as henry tudor both ascends to the throne and chooses a wife. The white princess is a historical drama television miniseries developed for starz. The white queen rebecca ferguson as a commoner who lures the king in this series on starz, saturday nights at 8, eastern and pacific times.
Three different, yet equally relentless women vie for the throne in 15th century england. Apr 16, 2017 the white princess serves as a direct sequel to the white queen the novel that the new show is based on is the fifth in the cousins war series, chronologically following the three that. Watch the white queen season 1 prime video amazon uk. How the white princess connects to the white queen. Watch the white queen streaming online hulu free trial. White queen sequel series a go at starz hollywood reporter. The white queen, the red queen, and the kingmakers daughter. The white princess will premiere april 16 on starz. The white queen has its premiere on starz the new york.
This was my first step back in time from the tudors. The white princess, which premiered in 2017, is an adaptation of the white princess and the kings curse novels and set. Aug 28, 20 the white queen does use cloth of gold for elizabeths coronation, but otherwise, understandably, it is rarely seen. Starz has given the green light to the spanish princess limited series, a followup to the white princess and the white queen, based on philippa. The white queen was the first starz original series to attract more women than men viewers with women making up 55 percent of the viewership.
White princess, sequel to the white queen, coming to starz. The white queen also consistently ranked in the top 10 cable shows for each premiere night. Starz may have found one princessthemed drama to rule them. Starz has given the green light to the spanish princess limited series, a followup to the white princess and the white queen. The white queen was a phenomenal performer at starz, averaging 4. Feb 09, 2016 casting for the series has yet to be announced. It received an emmy nomination for best miniseries and. Apr 06, 2017 its a strange hybrid, because while the eightepisode limited series is brand spanking new, its also a sequel to the previous starz production the white queen, albeit with a new cast. The white queen sequel the white princess greenlighted by. Everything you need to know about starzs the white princess.
Based on the philippa gregory book of the same name, the story of elizabeth of york, the white queen s daughter, and her marriage to the lancaster victor, henry vii. The white queen is a riveting portrayal of one of the most dramatic and turbulent times in english history. It is a sequel to the 20 miniseries the white queen, which adapted three of gregorys previous novels. A great deal of modern historical fiction deals with henry viii and his choice of wives, but it is the commoners turned queen that command the most. The white princess is the sequel to the white queen, which was based on the trilogy by philippa gregory the white queen, the red queen and the kingmakers daughter.
I cringe at the sometimes creative versions of some historical events. How the white princess connects to the white queen will. The white queen refers to elizabeth woodville, and the white queen is the title of gregorys first book in the series that is being adapted. Starz orders the white queen followup the spanish princess.
The cast of the spanish princess includes a familiar face. Its a strange hybrid, because while the eightepisode limited series is brand spanking new, its also a sequel to the previous starz production the white queen, albeit with a new cast. The official website for the white princess, a starz original series based on phillipa gregorys bestselling books, featuring videos, photos, and more. Cancelled by bbc, no season two by trevor kimball, august 22, 20 even though starz just premiered their new tv series, the white queen, we already know there wont be a. Women characters in the white queen wars of the roses. Apr 14, 2017 starz i think its a different show tonally and texturally, she continues. Rebecca ferguson in the white queen 20 janet mcteer and rebecca ferguson in. This epic begins in wartorn 1464 and is uniquely told through the perspective of three different, yet. Starz greenlights the white princess followup series the. A great deal of modern historical fiction deals with henry viii and his choice of wives, but it is the commoners turned queen that command the most attention. The white queen is a riveting tale of three different, yet equally relentless women who will scheme, manipulate and seduce their way onto the english throne. With aneurin barnard, rebecca ferguson, amanda hale, faye marsay. The white queen renewed for sequel series by starz.
The pay cable network has greenlighted the white princess, the sequel to the awardwinning the white queen, starz announced tuesday based on philippa gregory. Starz has greenlit a sequel to their 20 series the white queen, which starred rebecca ferguson spectre as the title royal in a story based on the historical fiction novel by philippa gregory. After the white queen and the white princess, the third installment will be called the. Apr 15, 2017 the eightepisode series, a sequel to the networks the white queen, gets underway as henry tudor both ascends to the throne and chooses a wife. Starz orders historical drama based on philippa gregorys. With jodie comer, rebecca benson, jacob collinslevy, richard dillane. Starz news starz acquires rights to the white queen original scripted drama series for u. But the white princess, starzs followup to the 20 miniseries the white queen, both of which are based on philippa gregorys series of novels chronicling the war of the roses and its. The official website for the white queen, a starzplay miniseries event based on phillipa gregorys bestselling books, featuring videos, photos, and more. A dangerous chess match begins as margaret and queen elizabeth plot to overpower the other and determine the fate of prince edward and richard.
Mar 15, 2018 the white queen ranked as a top 10 cable show, averaging 4. Starz greenlights the white princess followup series. War series, philippa gregory talks about her books coming to the small screen. Dont expect it to be exactly history but gregory has respect for history, and that will likely show through in the series as well, even though there will be lots of poetic licenses taken. Elizabeth is played by rebecca ferguson and edward by max irons. Bbcs new historical drama,the white queen began on sunday, with an impressive 5. Starz a grieving queen elizabeth conjures up the perfect storm to get king. Joanne ostrow of the denver post described the miniseries as sexy, empowering and violent. Profile please be patient while your account is validated. On sunday, may 5, starz adds its third miniseries from the mind of philippa gregory. To help you prepare, here are some fast facts about the cast of the white princess, along with everything else you need to know about the sequel series to the white queen. Jun 20, 20 bbcs new historical drama,the white queen began on sunday, with an impressive 5. The white queen sequel the white princess greenlighted by starz. The first episode premiered on bbc one on 16 june 20 in the united kingdom.
Starz greenlights the white princess followup the spanish. Starz already has two royalthemed dramas, the white queen and the. Starz i think its a different show tonally and texturally, she continues. Like a masterpiece classic on steroids, starzs 10part historical potboiler the white queen is ripe with juicy intrigue of the royal and romantic variety, ripping bodices with paycable aplomb. It is based on philippa gregorys historical novel series the cousins war the white queen, the red queen, and the kingmakers daughter. Based on the philippa gregory book of the same name, the story of elizabeth of york, the white queens daughter, and her marriage to the lancaster victor, henry vii. The white queen sequel the white princess greenlighted. Following the white queen and the white princess, comes the spanish princess, a. Even though white princess is not exactly historically correct i find it to be extremely interesting and very exciting to my curiosity. The official website for the white queen, a starz miniseries event based on phillipa gregorys. May 05, 2019 on sunday, may 5, starz adds its third miniseries from the mind of philippa gregory.
The white queen is a british historical drama television miniseries developed for bbc one. The white queen tvma drama, romance tv series 20 war ravages england in 1464 during a blood feud between the house of york and the house of lancaster over who is the countrys true king. The white princess serves as a direct sequel to the white queen the novel that the new show is based on is the fifth in the cousins war series, chronologically following the three that. It is a sequel to the 20 miniseries the white queen, which adapted three of. The 8episode limited series drama is currently in preproduction. The first season of the white princess is based on the eponymous book, also written by philippa gregory, and premiered with eight episodes on april 16th, 2017 on starz. In keeping with the premium cable networks straightto series strategy, starz has ordered 10 episodes of a drama adapted from philippa gregorys new york.
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