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Mary & George
Genre	Historical drama
Created by	D. C. Moore
Based on	The King's Assassin; by Benjamin Woolley
Directed by	Oliver Hermanus; Alex Winckler; Florian Cossen;
Starring	Julianne Moore; Nicholas Galitzine; Tony Curran; Laurie Davidson; Trine Dyrholm;
Composer	Oliver Coates
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Liza Marshall; Oliver Hermanus; Sam Hoyle; D. C. Moore;
Production companies	Hera Pictures; Sky Studios;
Original release
Network	Sky Atlantic (UK); Starz (US);
Release	March 5, 2024

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Mary & George is an upcoming British historical drama miniseries created by D. C. Moore and directed by Oliver Hermanus, Alex Winckler and Florian Cossen, based on Benjamin Woolley's non-fiction book The King's Assassin (2017). It is scheduled to be released on March 5, 2024 in the United Kingdom and April 5 in the United States.

Cast

Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham
Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
Tony Curran as James VI and I
Laurie Davidson as Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset
Nicola Walker as Elizabeth Hatton
Niamh Algar as Sandie
Trine Dyrholm as Queen Anne
Sean Gilder as Sir Thomas Compton
Adrian Rawlins as Edward Coke
Mark O'Halloran as Francis Bacon
Samuel Blenkin as Charles I of England
Jacob McCarthy as Christopher Villiers, 1st Earl of Anglesey
Tom Victor as John Villiers, 1st Viscount Purbeck
Alice Grant as Susan Feilding, Countess of Denbigh
Amelia Gething as Frances Coke, Viscountess Purbeck
Mirren Mack as Katherine Villiers, Duchess of Buckingham
Rina Mahoney as Laura Ashcattle
Simon Russell Beale as Sir George Villiers
Daniel Jordan as Funeral Priest

Episodes

The series will consist of 7 episodes, directed by Oliver Hermanus, Alex Winckler and Florian Cossen.^[1]

Production

The seven-part limited series is created by D. C. Moore, and Oliver Hermanus serves as lead director. Moore and Hermanus serve as executive producers alongside Liza Marshall for Hera Pictures and Sam Hoyle for Sky Studios.

In October 2022, it was announced Julianne Moore would lead Mary & George as Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham.^[2] Nicholas Galitzine joined the cast in January 2023 as Mary's son George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham.^[3] Additional castings were announced in March 2023.^[1]

Principal photography was underway in England as of January 2023, slated to begin in London.^[4] It was reported Knole in Kent would be shut in late January and early February for filming.^[5] From 22 to 26 May 2023, shooting was based at Ham House in Richmond, which doubled as a London palace. Cast and crew were spotted at Old Hunstanton Beach in Norfolk in early June.^[6]

Release

The series was presented at the MIPCOM in Cannes. NBCUniversal Global Distribution is handling international distribution on behalf of Sky. The series will premiere on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom. Sky will also air the series in Ireland, Germany and Italy. Starz will release the series in the United States and Canada. AMC Networks was previously set to air the series in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and India but ultimately dropped it.^[3]^[7]

In May 2023, first look still images of Mary & George were published in Vogue magazine.^[8] At the Edinburgh Television Festival that August, Meghan Lyvers, Director of Original Drama at Sky Studios, stated Mary & George was expected to be released "in the coming year".^[9]

The initial trailer was released in 16 November 2023.

On February 1, 2024, the official trailer was released and it was announced that Mary & George would premiere on April 5, 2024.^[10]

References

^ ^a ^b "Further casting announced for Mary & George starring Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine". Sky Group (Press release). 28 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
^ Wiseman, Andreas (17 October 2022). "Julianne Moore To Lead Sky & AMC Period Drama 'Mary & George' About Mary Villiers, Son George & Royal Court Intrigue In Jacobean England — Mipcom Cannes". Deadline. Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
^ ^a ^b Wiseman, Andreas (13 January 2023). "Nicholas Galitzine Joins Julianne Moore In Sky & AMC Series 'Mary & George' About Royal Court Intrigue In King James I's England; Filming Underway". Deadline. Archived from the original on 23 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
^ "Filming in London: January 2023". Film London. 11 January 2023. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
^ Jee, Alex (20 January 2023). "Knole House, Sevenoaks, to shut for filming of Sky period drama believed to be Mary and George starring Julianne Moore". Kent Online. Archived from the original on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
^ Piercy, Grace (9 June 2023). "Julianne Moore period drama Mary and George filming in Norfolk". Eastern Daily Press. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
^ White, Peter (2023-11-16). "Julianne Moore Series 'Mary & George' Moves From AMC To Starz – Watch The New Teaser". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
^ Maitland, Hayley (16 May 2023). "Mary & George Brings to Life a Torrid Jacobean-Era Love Affair". Vogue. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
^ "Sky unveils new content at Edinburgh TV Festival". Advanced Television. 24 August 2023. Archived from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
^ "Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine Have a Gay Time in Mary & George". 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-01.

External links

Mary & George at IMDb

[skygroup.sky-1] "Further casting announced for Mary & George starring Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine". Sky Group (Press release). 28 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.

[2] Wiseman, Andreas (17 October 2022). "Julianne Moore To Lead Sky & AMC Period Drama 'Mary & George' About Mary Villiers, Son George & Royal Court Intrigue In Jacobean England — Mipcom Cannes". Deadline. Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2022.

[galitzine_deadline_jan_2023-3] Wiseman, Andreas (13 January 2023). "Nicholas Galitzine Joins Julianne Moore In Sky & AMC Series 'Mary & George' About Royal Court Intrigue In King James I's England; Filming Underway". Deadline. Archived from the original on 23 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.

[4] "Filming in London: January 2023". Film London. 11 January 2023. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.

[5] Jee, Alex (20 January 2023). "Knole House, Sevenoaks, to shut for filming of Sky period drama believed to be Mary and George starring Julianne Moore". Kent Online. Archived from the original on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.

[6] Piercy, Grace (9 June 2023). "Julianne Moore period drama Mary and George filming in Norfolk". Eastern Daily Press. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.

[7] White, Peter (2023-11-16). "Julianne Moore Series 'Mary & George' Moves From AMC To Starz – Watch The New Teaser". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2023-11-17.

[8] Maitland, Hayley (16 May 2023). "Mary & George Brings to Life a Torrid Jacobean-Era Love Affair". Vogue. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.

[9] "Sky unveils new content at Edinburgh TV Festival". Advanced Television. 24 August 2023. Archived from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.

[10] "Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine Have a Gay Time in Mary & George". 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-01.

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+'''''Mary & George''''' is an upcoming British [[historical drama]] miniseries created by [[D. C. Moore]] and directed by [[Oliver Hermanus]], Alex Winckler and Florian Cossen, based on [[Benjamin Woolley]]'s non-fiction book ''The King's Assassin'' (2017). It is scheduled to be released on March 5, 2024 in the United Kingdom and April 5 in the United States.
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