The white queen ranked as a top 10 cable show, averaging 4. From outlander to power, these are the best tv shows on starz and starz original series, both old and new in 2020. 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. See more ideas about white queen, the white princess and elizabeth woodville. May 05, 2019 on sunday, may 5, starz adds its third miniseries from the mind of philippa gregory.
Starz already has two royalthemed dramas, the white queen and the. Seven historical inaccuracies in the white queen costumes. Watch the white queen season 1 prime video amazon uk. 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. In keeping with the premium cable networks straightto series strategy, starz has ordered 10 episodes of a drama adapted from philippa gregorys new york. I cringe at the sometimes creative versions of some historical events. Watch the white princess streaming online hulu free trial. With jodie comer, rebecca benson, jacob collinslevy, richard dillane. The 10part 20 television series the white queen adapted gregorys. Following the white queen and the white princess, comes the spanish princess, a show based on two of gregorys. 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. 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.
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. This book has been adapted for television in the bbc and starz drama the white queen 20. The official website for the white princess, a starz original series based on phillipa gregorys bestselling books, featuring videos, photos, and more. The white queen sequel the white princess greenlighted by. 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. Bbcs new historical drama,the white queen began on sunday, with an impressive 5. The white princess is a historical drama television miniseries developed for starz. The white queen renewed for sequel series by starz. The white queen writer emma frost is returning to serve as showrunner. Everything you need to know about starzs the white. How the white princess connects to the white queen. It is a sequel to the 20 miniseries the white queen, which adapted three of. The first episode premiered on bbc one on 16 june 20 in the united kingdom.
How the white princess connects to the white queen will. 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. Starz i think its a different show tonally and texturally, she continues. The white queen has its premiere on starz the new york times.
A dangerous chess match begins as margaret and queen elizabeth plot to overpower the other and determine the fate of prince edward and richard. The cast of the spanish princess includes a familiar face. After the white queen and the white princess, the third installment will be called the. Filmed in flanders by company pictures, playground entertainment and all3media. Rebecca ferguson in the white queen 20 janet mcteer and rebecca ferguson in.
The white queen is a riveting portrayal of one of the most dramatic and turbulent times in english history. Starz official website containing schedules, original content, movie information, on demand, starz play and extras, online video and more. The fifteenth century was the great age of cloth and royals wore luxurious fabrics then the way wed wear jewelry or carry flashy phones today. The white princess will premiere april 16 on starz. 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. Feb 09, 2016 casting for the series has yet to be announced. Starz has given the green light to the spanish princess limited series, a followup to the white princess and the white queen. Even though white princess is not exactly historically correct i find it to be extremely interesting and very exciting to my curiosity. War series, philippa gregory talks about her books coming to the small screen. 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. 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. 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.
The white princess, which premiered in 2017, is an adaptation of the white princess and the kings curse novels and set. It is based on philippa gregorys 20 novel of the same name and, to a lesser extent, its sequel the kings curse. Starz greenlights the white princess followup the spanish. The white queen has its premiere on starz the new york. The white queen, the red queen, and the kingmakers daughter. 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. 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. Following the white queen and the white princess, comes the spanish princess, a. It is a sequel to the 20 miniseries the white queen, which adapted three of gregorys previous novels. Starz orders the white queen followup the spanish princess. 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. Jun 20, 20 bbcs new historical drama,the white queen began on sunday, with an impressive 5. White princess, sequel to the white queen, coming to starz.
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. 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. The pay cable network has greenlighted the white princess, the sequel to the awardwinning the white queen, starz announced tuesday based on philippa gregory. 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. 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. 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. The white queen sequel the white princess greenlighted. Elizabeth is played by rebecca ferguson and edward by max irons. Starz may have found one princessthemed drama to rule them. Starz a grieving queen elizabeth conjures up the perfect storm to get king. Starz news starz acquires rights to the white queen original scripted drama series for u. On thursday, the premium cabler greenlit a limited series titled the. Three different, yet equally relentless women vie for the throne in 15th century england. The 8episode limited series drama is currently in preproduction.
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. 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. There have been several different movies, mini series, documentaries etc. Women characters in the white queen wars of the roses. 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. This was a tv series made for the bbc based on a book by philippa gregory.
Linda stasi of the new york post agreed that the miniseries was a hit, saying the white queen is a royal winner. The white queen also consistently ranked in the top 10 cable shows for each premiere night. I had read that elizabeth of york, wife of henry vii had been richard iiis lover, and this was such. 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. Aug 28, 20 the white queen does use cloth of gold for elizabeths coronation, but otherwise, understandably, it is rarely seen.
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. 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. Starz has added a third series from philippa gregory. 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 white queen combined three of philippas novels, and i think that it means that the way that the stories are. See more ideas about the white queen starz, white queen, the white princess. 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. On sunday, may 5, starz adds its third miniseries from the mind of philippa gregory. White queen sequel series a go at starz hollywood reporter. Starz news historical series the white princess produced by company pictures takes court at starz. Apr 01, 2017 the white princess will premiere april 16 on starz. Starz is also excited to share a new trailer for the 10episode limited series. 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 was a phenomenal performer at starz, averaging 4.
The white queen is a british historical drama television miniseries developed for bbc one. 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. Starz greenlights the white princess followup series the. The official website for the white queen, a starzplay miniseries event based on phillipa gregorys bestselling books, featuring videos, photos, and more.
Mar 15, 2018 the white queen ranked as a top 10 cable show, averaging 4. Starz greenlights the white princess followup series. The white queen, adapted from philippa gregorys bestselling novels based on englands war of the roses also. Starz orders historical drama based on philippa gregorys. The cast of the spanish princess includes a familiar. Apr 14, 2017 starz i think its a different show tonally and texturally, she continues. In 1463, the lust between a lancastrian commoner and yorkist king turns into a secret wedding and a new queen of england.
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. It was first broadcast in the united states on starz on 9 august 20. Watch the white queen streaming online hulu free trial. Joanne ostrow of the denver post described the miniseries as sexy, empowering and violent.
The white queen followup the spanish princess a go at starz. The official website for the white queen, a starz miniseries event based on phillipa gregorys. A companion twopart documentary series, the real white queen and her. Critics objected especially to a few glaring anachronisms no zippers in. Everything you need to know about starzs the white princess. It is based on philippa gregorys historical novel series the cousins war the white queen, the red queen, and the kingmakers daughter.
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