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Heading into the Seal Team series finale, Bravo 1, Jason Hayes (David Boreanaz), has been tasked with an assignment from way above command, separating him from his brothers: to take out traitor Curtis (Mac Brandt). Drew (Beau Knapp), who does his best work in the moral gray area, goes with him. “As he says to Ray, there’s a reason Jason realizes why they tasked him with this—because command, much like how Jason sees himself, sees him as a killer,” executive producer Spencer Hudnut tells TV Insider. “Also, Curtis is a figure whom [Jason] sees so much of himself in, mostly for worse. And so I think he’s definitely considering the gravity of the situation.” He continues, “I mean, to take out another American, but also someone whom Jason, I think, recognizes was failed by the same system that failed Swanny [Tony Curran], that’s failed so many of Jason’s other teammates,...

In the third episode of the Starz limited series “Mary & George,” Julianne Moore’s Mary, Countess of Buckingham, who is hell-bent on amassing power among the royal ranks, makes her first visit to the court of King James I (Tony Curran). When she arrives in a garish purple silk gown, her face painted a ghastly white and cheeks crudely rouged like a clown, the courtiers point and laugh. Absorbing their scornful looks, she makes her way to Lady Hatton, a formidable adversary played by Nicola Walker, who quips, “Who dressed you? A prostitute?”

Well, yes, in fact.

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In an earlier scene, we see Mary’s sex worker confidante Sandie (Niamh Algar) help her get into costume. Mary is no fool. Though it’s never spelled out explicitly, it is strongly suggested that she plotted her fashion faux pas to attract the attention of the king...

Outlander‘s spinoff Outlander: Blood of My Blood is crossing over with the flagship series in some fun behind-the-scenes photos, particularly in the form of a Fraser family photo. As previously reported, Blood of My Blood, the prequel series that will tell the love stories of Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) and Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) parents in 18th-century Scotland and World War I England, has officially wrapped filming and new celebratory photos continue to be unleashed by the stars. The most recent set of images and video come from star Tony Curran, who recently appeared in Starz‘s other period series Mary & George. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tony Curran (@tonycurran) Curran is set to play Lord Lovat, the grandfather to Outlander‘s Jamie Fraser and father to his father, Brian (Jamie Roy). As fans of the series will recall, Lord Lovat was mentioned in...

The Decameron is a medieval black comedy series created by Kathleen Jordan. Based on the 14th-century Italian short-story collection of the same name by author Giovanni Boccaccio, the Netflix series is set in 1348, when the Black Death was destroying Florence. It follows the story of a few nobles who lock themselves away with servants in a countryside villa. In the beginning, everything goes swimmingly but soon something turns their retreat into a fight for survival. The Decameron stars Zosia Mamet, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Tanya Reynolds, Amar Chadha-Patel, Leila Farzad, Lou Gala, Karan Gill, Tony Hale, Douggie McMeekin, and Jessica Plummer. So, if you love the wild comedy and historic setting in The Decameron, here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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The Great is a historical dark comedy-drama series created by Tony McNamara. The Hulu series follows the story of a...

Julianne Moore seems to be having a blast in limited series “Mary & George” (Starz). But carrying a seven-part period royal dramedy is not easy. The Oscar-winning film actress (“Still Alice”) rarely does television (“Lisey’s Story”) — she started her career as a regular on “As the World Turns” — but Mary Villiers, the Machiavellian court-scheming mother of the series, was irresistible.

Moore was attracted to showrunner D.C. Moore’s scripts, she said during a recent interview with IndieWire over Zoom. “That very first scene where you find her giving birth to this child and saying, ‘Why should I keep you? Your life’s gonna be worthless?’ was arresting,” Moore said.

“The character leapt off the page,” she continued. “This person who didn’t seem to have any kind of filter at all. She speaks everything that she’s feeling, which is unusual. It had this tone to it that was almost comedic at times,...

“I did a play years ago called ‘Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off,’ about Mary Queen of Scots, who was King James’ mother,” reveals BAFTA nominee Tony Curran, who plays King James I in the Starz Limited series “Mary and George.” “In that play I played King James’ father, Lord Darnley, who got assassinated, got blown up. So, I knew a bit about his history. He never really had a mother because she was taken away by Queen Elizabeth when he was a baby and she was imprisoned before she was executed. Having your mother decapitated and your father assassinated, it was a bit of a tough start for old King James.”

“Mary and George” is an audacious historical psychodrama about a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I. Starring Oscar winner...

Over the past few years, the period drama genre has experienced a true renaissance on both streaming platforms and broadcast television. Those who have always loved these shows have had the time of their lives getting into the new titles, and those who never paid too much attention to them may find themselves drawn into the obsession.

If you haven't watched many period dramas and want to see some that are fun to watch and feel relatable, check out the list of 8 most beginner-friendly shows below and see what the genre has to offer.

Harlots (2017-2019)

One of the aspects of life that many shows only briefly touch on is the way aristocrats treated the prostitutes they visited. Harlots focuses on them and follows Margaret Wells, a woman who runs a brothel in 18th century London and does everything in her power to ensure a better future for her own daughters.

France has never had trouble getting people to fall in love with its many pleasures: the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre, and the island majesty of Mont Saint-Michel. It sells itself, which is probably why it is such a sought-after backdrop for television series.

But in the last year, France has been shown even more love than usual, as more than half a dozen shows, all vying for Emmy attention this season, explored the country through the ages. And no, this wasn’t some elaborate promotion for the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

From the 1600s to the modern day to a post-zombie apocalypse future, no cultural stone went unturned on TV this year, giving viewers even more reason to book their next (hopefully zombie-free) vacation.

This list of shows doesn’t even include the second seasons of Netflix’s teen romance “Heartstopper” (eligible for Children’s...

If we know anything, it’s that Viking movies and shows can certainly fit into many genres but if we are talking about it seriously, Vikings on its own is a separate genre because there is a different feel to any Viking-related movie or show that can only come from this specific genre. So, if you like Vikings-related movies or shows here are the absolute best movies and shows you can find on Netflix right now.

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Norsemen is a Norwegian historical comedy series created by Jon Iver Helgaker and Jonas Torgersen. The Netflix series is set in the 8th century and it follows the Vikings village people as they experience political rivalries, social change, and the deaths of their fellow warriors in a pretty comedic manner. Norsemen stars Jon Iver Helgaker, Silje Torp, Kåre Conradi, Nils Jørgen Kaalstad, Kristine Riis, Trond Fausa Aurvåg, Jon Øigarden, Marian Saastad Ottesen,...

While we're all enjoying the new season of Doctor Who, led by Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson as the 15th Doctor and Ruby Sunday, it's always a pleasure to take a trip down memory lane. However, not every episode of the show has been all sunshine and rainbows.

If anything, Doctor Who has always been the show that reminds viewers of the saddest parts of life. From the war in which the Doctor himself played a major role to the deaths of some of our favorite companions, there has been no shortage of heartbreaking episodes. Here are 10 newschool Doctor Who episodes that hurt every Whovian the most.

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It's always hard for viewers to adjust to the new Doctor, but it's an even harder task for the in-universe companion. Clara's reaction to the new incarnation of the Doctor, portrayed by Peter Capaldi, was shocking and heartbreaking,...

Following the huge success of his Prime Video rom-coms The Idea of You and Red, White & Royal Blue, Nicholas Galitzine is staying in business with Amazon MGM, as he’s been tapped to star as He-Man in the live-action Masters of the Universe flick from the studio and Mattel Films.

While long-awaited, details as to the film’s plot are under wraps. Based on the iconic franchise from Mattel, it’ll be directed by Travis Knight, who is working from a script by Chris Butler. David Callaham, Aaron Nee and Adam Nee worked on an earlier draft.

Masters of the Universe will be produced by Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch, as well as Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner. Previously in development at Sony and Netflix, the film will be released exclusively in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026.

Centering on the battle between the heroic He-Man (aka Prince Adam...

Warning: The following contains spoilers for the Mary & George finale. Proceed at your own risk!

Mary & George‘s quest to rule the Court of England came to a bloody end in the finale of the Starz limited series.

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[This story contains spoilers from the series finale of Mary & George.]

Nicholas Galitzine likens the story of George Villiers — the dashing Duke of Buckingham he plays in Mary & George, based on the real-life lover of King James I of England — to that of Icarus, the Greek mythological character whose unbridled ego and ambition led to his untimely end.

Across seven episodes of the bawdy and soapy Starz period drama, George transforms, under the tutelage of his cunning mother Mary Villiers (Julianne Moore), from a callow young adult into the de facto ruler of England, who uses his close connection to the mercurial monarch (Tony Curran) to advance his own political agenda.

In the series finale, George’s insatiable lust for power reaches a point of no return. After negotiations break down in the proposed marriage between James’ son, Prince Charles (Samuel Blenkin), and Infanta Maria Anna of Spain over Charles’ refusal to convert from Protestantism to Catholicism, George...

Following its huge success with Red, White & Royal Blue, the adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s bestseller, which last year came in as one of its top three most-watched romantic comedies of all time, Amazon MGM Studios has greenlighted development on a sequel, with stars Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez set to return.

After making his feature debut with the first film, Matthew López has returned to write the script for the sequel — this time, alongside McQuiston. Berlanti Schechter Films’ Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter will return to produce the film, joined by the banner’s Michael McGrath, as well as López. McQuiston will executive produce.

Released last August, Red, White & Royal Blue follows Alex Claremont-Diaz (Perez), who upon his mother’s (Uma Thurman) election as President, is promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. Handsome, charismatic, brilliant — his image is pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House.

Vampires and werewolves are big business in mainstream media, with a veritable feast of TV shows and movies being dedicated to the mythical creatures across the decades. So when something comes along that slots straight into the mainstream zeitgeist with its gothic visuals and sexy vampires fighting pesky swearwolves, you know what’s coming next. Yup, sequels and prequels! As mentioned in our previous episode that sunk its teeth into the fun but flawed Underworld from 2003, director Len Wiseman found love with his leading lady, Kate Beckinsale. And, if you’re being massively cynical, you could perhaps suggest that their star-struck Hollywood romance is one of the main reasons a follow-up to the first movie was green-lit. Or maybe it was the decent box-office, cool world-building or maybe even the lashings of S&m clad characters? The first movie, as we discussed previously, is flawed and far from perfect but you know what,...

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for Mary & George Episode 4, “The Wolf & The Lamb.”] Tony Curran‘s King James gave his heart to George Villiers in Mary & George Episode 4… literally. The Scottish King of England brought Nicholas Galitzine‘s George to his homeland for the purpose of digging up the embalmed heart of his first great love, Lord Lennox, encased in an iron ring. Lennox and James had the same age difference as James and George, viewers learned in the Friday, April 26 episode. James learned a lot from his older lover, though everyone around him at the time feared that the love wasn’t real between them, that James was being used. But their concern wasn’t for James’ true wellbeing, rather for the sake of the monarch and how his wellbeing affects everybody else. James fears that no one can love him as deeply and truly as Lennox, but he pours his heart out to...

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for Mary & George Episode 4, “The Wolf & The Lamb.”] James and George’s romance reached the pinnacle of intimacy in Mary & George Episode 4. The episode saw James (Tony Curran) return to Scotland for the first time since he became King of England, his new lover, George (Nicholas Galitzine), in tow. While George can’t help himself from cheating, James is his most tender yet, and Curran delivers his best performance of the series in the episode. James is on edge throughout the episode’s first act. His irritation and unrest are on full display when he bites George’s arm, breaking the skin, and when he plunges himself into a river in Scotland. He’s imploding after the death of Somerset (Laurie Davidson), feeling as if he can’t trust anyone, especially George. And in truth, George is extremely untrustworthy. He’s loving and doting in the room with James, but...

Starz has announced the movies and TV shows that will be available on the service in May. The Starz May 2024 schedule includes the finales of the limited series Mary & George and season three of Bmf.

On the film front, Starz is the exclusive streaming home to the latest installment in The Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, which joins the Starz app this month along with several other notable titles, including Outlaw Johnny Black, Manodrome, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, Silent Night, and Nope.

Starz continues to be the home for franchise favorites with Jaws, Jaws 2, Jaws 3, and Jaws: The Revenge, as well as Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, and Little Fockers all joining the Starz app this month.

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with an Aquaphobia movie marathon on Starz Encore, beginning Saturday, May 25, at 7:00 p.m. with aquatic thrillers such as Jaws,...

“Outlander” fans, even though your favorite fantasy show may be leaving the airwaves after Season 8, there is good news as the franchise will live on in the form of an upcoming spin-off series titled “Outlander: Blood of My Blood.” This highly anticipated prequel show will detail the parallel love stories of the parents of Claire Beauchamp (Caitríona Balfe) and the parents of Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). While there is still no air date yet, production on the 10-episode season is currently underway in Scotland. Starz has already announced several key roles, so read on for the “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” cast announcement.

Claire’s parents will be played by Hermione Corfield (as Julia Moriston) and Jeremy Irvine (as Henry Beauchamp), and their story will take place during World War I in England. Other cast members in this narrative will include:

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Many romances on TV take a long time to blossom. Known as “slow burns,” these kinds of relationships develop gradually, letting the chemistry between the characters grow and the obvious tension simmer until the writers let the two finally, finally get together. Sometimes it’s all about the long game.

This definitely isn’t the case for Mary & George, which dives straight into its whirlwind romance. The limited historical drama series, which premiered April 5 on Starz, centers on the relationship between George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (Nicholas Galitzine) and King James VI and I (Tony Curran). The show is based in part on Benjamin Wooley’s 2017 non-fiction book The King’s Assassin, which chronicles the real-life 1600s affair between the two men. Spanning just seven episodes in total, the series wastes no time getting right to the crux of the story — but to be fair, this is no ordinary romance.

George Villiers is applying his carnal knowledge gained in France to his lustful pursuit of King James I in Mary & George Episode 2. Nicholas Galitzine and Tony Curran flirt in French in the TV Insider clip above, and it’s done behind the king’s lover, the Earl of Somerset’s, back — literally. George is trekking through the English countryside on horseback with all the king’s men in the clip from the upcoming episode, airing Friday, April 12 at 9/8c on Starz. They’re hunting for game, but George is hunting for James’ attention. “Can you hunt as well as you dance?” James asks. “Not even close,” George replies in French. Impressed, the Scottish monarch says he tried to teach the romantic language to his lover, the Earl (Laurie Davidson), “but he’s much more stone than sponge.” “I’m all sponge, your majesty,” George replies, shamelessly flirting. James loves it.

Heels may not be down for the count, after all.

Following its cancellation at Starz after two seasons, Netflix has licensed the wrestling drama from Lionsgate, TVLine has confirmed. All sixteen episodes will stream on the platform, though a release date has not yet been set.

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In Mary & George, the newest co-production from Starz and Sky, there is more than one way to gain power, but everyone seems happiest to choose the hottest option.

Mary Villiers (Julianne Moore) is broke and has no way to support her family or provide good marriages for her children. With her first-born being an irredeemable dolt, she focuses on molding her second-born, the achingly beautiful George (Nicholas Galitzine), into the perfect gentleman for a unique partner: King James VI/I (Tony Curran.) The Scottish monarch has just taken over the English throne, leaving a scramble for control among his many hangers-on and wannabe advisors. He is also, as one bystander acidly notes, "a dead-eyed, horny-handed horror who surrounds himself with many deceitful well-hung beauties." What better way to secure the Villiers family fortune than through the King’s bed?...

Chernobyl director Johan Renck and production partner Michael Parets will adapt Andrew O’Hagan’s new epic British novel Caledonian Road for TV.

Recently published by Faber to rave reviews, Caledonian Road is a Dickensian tale of the rise and fall of Campbell Flynn, an art historian and celebrity intellectual, told against the backdrop of modern-day Britain and the deep-set corruption at the heart of the ruling class. O’Hagan is a three-time Booker Prize nominee (for Our Fathers, Be Near Me and The Illuminations). His last novel, Mayflies, was adapted as a drama series by BBC in 2022 starring Martin Compston, Tony Curran and Ashley Jensen.

Parets and Renck will produce Caledonian Road through their Fremantle-backed production company Sinestra, with Renck set to direct. Emmy-winning showrunner Will Smith (Veep, The Think of It, Slow Horses) will adapt the book for the screen. O’Hagan will serve as executive producer.

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Nicholas Galitzine’s Prince Henry already got his happy ending in Red, White & Royal Blue, but that was only the beginning, right?!

The actor played the fictional Prince Henry of Wales in the aforementioned Prime Video original movie, which was based on Casey McQuiston’s bestselling novel about the forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance between a British Prince and Alex Claremont-Diaz (The Kissing Booth 2′s Taylor Zakhar Perez), the First Son of the female president of the United States. Since the film’s release last August, fans have been clamoring to see what’s next for Henry and Alex, who took their...

[This story contains spoilers from the series premiere of Mary & George.]

In 2018, while flicking through the LGBTQ+ section of a copy of Time Out magazine, television producer Liza Marshall found a listing for a lecture about the sexuality of James VI and I, who reigned as the king of Scotland from 1567 to 1625 and, following the death of Queen Elizabeth I, also became the first Stuart king of England from 1603 to 1625. Despite having studied history during college, Marshall was surprised to discover that James had three significant relationships with men in his lifetime — the last of which forms the basis of the new historical drama Mary & George, which premiered Friday on Starz.

“It’s fair to say, at the beginning of the process, nobody wanted to make this show. No one knows anything about the Jacobean era,” Marshall tells The Hollywood Reporter of the 22 years that James spent as the ruler of both England and Scotland. “We know about Elizabeth I,...

Nicholas Galitzine had a tough time filming Mary & George.

In the upcoming Starz limited series, Mary Villiers (Julianne Moore) encourages her son, George (Galitzine), to seduce King James I (Tony Curran) and become his “all-powerful lover.”

Galitzine ended up breaking his ankle in the dance and fighting scenes on the first day of the shoot.

“There were these heeled shoes that you see characters wearing a lot,” he explained. “These stately homes have very slippery floors. While filming the scene in the first episode where I run and tackle this serving boy, my ankle slipped [and twisted] a full 90 degrees inward. I fractured my ankle and had to continue doing stunts the next couple days and then was dancing on it.”

Despite the injury, he pushed through because filming had just begun. He wore riding boots so the splint on his ankle was covered.

“I was basically on set every single day of this six month shoot,...

A new royal drama has arrived, in the form of Starz’s “Mary & George.” But, if you’re here, you know that. What you want to know is how to watch it.

It’s a good question, considering it is available to stream, as well as simply watch on your TV. The series stars “Red, White and Royal Blue” star Nicholas Galitzine and legendary actress Julianne Moore as a mother-son duo who scheme their way into power in the 16th century.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new series.

When is the “Mary & George” release date?

The series premiered on Friday, April 5. You can now watch it on Starz or through the Starz app.

Where is it streaming?

Each episode premieres at midnight on the Starz app. On broadcast, they will debut on Starz at 9 p.m. Et/Pt in the U.S. and 10 p.

“Mary & George” plunges viewers into the scandal-ridden Court of England, and introduces one scheming mother and son who can’t wait to get their hands on it.

Inspired by a scandalous true story, Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine star as Mary and George in the new Starz drama, a power-hungry mother and son who plot to creep up royal ranks by seducing King James I (Tony Curran).

The new drama series, which premieres April 5, follows George’s evolution from a naive romantic to an unapologetic mischief-maker as he sets his sights on becoming the king’s lover.

Find out how to watch the scandalous drama and get all the details on the “Mary & George” episode release schedule below.

When does “Mary & George” premiere?”

The new drama premieres on Friday, April 5 on Starz.

What time are new episodes streaming on Starz?

New episodes will drop at midnight on Fridays on the Starz app.

Oscar winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice) and Nicholas Galitzine lead the cast of Starz’s new period drama Mary & George. Episode one, “The Second Son,” premieres on April 5, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt and finds Moore as Mary Villiers plotting how to improve her family’s standing.

The cast also includes Tony Curran (Mayflies) as King James I, Nicola Walker (The Split) as Lady Hatton, Niamh Algar (The Wonder) as Sandie, Trine Dyrholm (The Legacy) as Queen Anne, and Sean Gilder (Slow Horses) as Sir Thomas Compton. Adrian Rawlins (Living) plays Sir Edward Coke, Mark O’Halloran (The Miracle Club) is Sir Francis Bacon, Laurie Davidson (Masters of the Air) is Earl of Somerset, Samuel Blenkin (The Witcher: Blood Origin) is Prince Charles, and Jacob McCarthy (Sas: Rogue Heroes) as Kit Villiers.

“The Second Son” Plot: Mary Villiers develops a cunning plan to transform her family’s fortunes forever, but first,...

Thursday’s Grey’s Anatomy brought back to the fold Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona Robbins for a pediatric surgery that was destined to make history. But whether Grey Sloan’s motley crew of interns still had a future remained a question mark. Why? Read on…

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British actor Nicholas Galitzine is no stranger to pushing boundaries on screen. Whether he’s navigating complex relationships in historical dramas or portraying a rockstar, he always brings a refreshing honesty to his characters, the actor is versed in every way. Recently, he opened up about his upcoming project, The Idea of You, in which he channels Tom Cruise.

Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway in The Idea of You (2024)

The romantic comedy, which premiered at South by Southwest in March, features Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell, a member of a popular boy band. He’s paired with Anne Hathaway, who portrays Solène, a single mother. It’s a story that explores love, age differences, and unexpected bonds.

Nicholas Galitzine’s Film Pays Homage to Tom Cruise

One scene in The Idea of You has Nicholas Galitzine dancing for Anne Hathaway in black boxer briefs, after a steamy moment they shared alone in a hotel room.

Nicholas Galitzine may have told his parents that he has a lot of sex scenes in “Mary & George” with both women and men, but that didn’t keep things from getting awkward when his mom and dad were by his side at the series’ London premiere.

“I was kind of in hysterics because there is nothing more uncomfortable than watching your son bed a number of characters even within the first few episodes,” the British actor, 29, tells me during a wide-ranging conversation on this week’s “Just for Variety” podcast.

“Mary & George” chronicles the real-life story of Mary Villiers (Julianne Moore), a woman in 17th century England who was so hungry for power that she successfully pushed her son George (Galitzine) into becoming lovers with King James (Tony Curran). Created by D.C. Moore, the seven-episode series is based on the non-fiction book “The King’s Assassin: The Fatal...

Early in Mary & George, George Villiers (Nicholas Galitzine) halfheartedly attempts suicide in protest of his family’s refusal to let him marry the lowborn Jenny (Emily Fairn), despite his insistences that she’s no mere servant girl “in my heart.” When his mother, Mary (Julianne Moore), finds him, however, she reacts not with worry, but annoyance. “That’s not how it works. That’s not how a single thing fucking works,” she snaps. “Are you five?”

Thus the tone is set for DC Moore’s take on what will turn out to be a romantic affair so potent, it’ll help to define the last days of King James VI and I (Tony Curran). (The monarch’s confusing double title pertains to his sovereignty over Scotland and over England and Ireland, respectively.)

In short: earnest, heartfelt sentiment is out; icy pragmatism is in. The approach does not always serve the Starz miniseries flawlessly,...

Jhon Lumsden, Sara Vickers, Peter Mullan, and Brian McCardie join ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’

Peter Mullan (Ozark) has joined the cast of Starz’s Outlander prequel, Outlander: Blood of My Blood. New additions to the series also include Brian McCardie (Rob Roy), Jhon Lumsden (The Famous Five), and Sara Vickers (Watchmen).

Starz announced Mullan will be playing Red Jacob MacKenzie, Laird of Clan MacKenzie and father to Ellen, Dougal, Colum, Janet and Jocasta. McCardie will take on the role of Isaac Grant, leader of Clan Grant, and Jhon Lumsden has signed on to play Isaac’s son, Malcolm, a potential suitor for Ellen MacKenzie. Sara Vickers joins as Davina Porter, a housekeeper in the Lovat household and mother to Brian Fraser.

The prequel stars Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, and Tony Curran as Lord Lovat.

The Outlander spinoff, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, has added four more actors to the clan. TV Insider can exclusively announce that Peter Mullan, Sara Vickers, Brian McCardie, and Jhon Lumsden have joined the cast of the Starz series, currently in production in Scotland, and they’ll bring to life characters fans have already heard of in the flagship series. Mullan will be playing Red Jacob MacKenzie, laird of Clan MacKenzie, father to Ellen (Harriet Slater), Dougal (Sam Retford), and Colum (Séamus McLean Ross), and maternal grandfather to Sam Heughan‘s Jamie Fraser. Vickers will be playing Davina Porter, a housekeeper in the Lovat household, mother to Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), and Jamie’s paternal grandmother. Vickers’ character is named after the narrator of the Outlander audiobooks. As previously announced, Brian’s father, Lord Lovat, will be played by Mary & George‘s Tony Curran. McCardie will be playing Isaac Grant,...

A mother pimping out her son? Not quite a story you hear every day, but historically accurate nonetheless.

Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine lead limited series “Mary and George” as the titular Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, and her son George, who together set out to seduce King James I (Tony Curran) and well, penetrate the throne.

While the trailer quickly was turned into viral GIFs courtesy of Galitzine and Curran’s steamy scenes, it’s Oscar winner Moore’s performance that has turned critics’ heads, according to reviews for the series. The Guardian called the series “magnificent” in part due to its “narrative rigor of ‘The Favourite,’ the disciplined panache of ‘The Great,’ just a dash of ‘The Tudors’’ excess and enough sex to keep ‘Bridgerton’ fans happy too.” Those risqué scenes range from queer group sex, royal orgies, and Moore’s “monster” of a mother who still serves...

British Playwright D.C. Moore created and wrote the seven-episode series Mary & George, based on Benjamin Woolley’s nonfiction book The King’s Assassin. The series follows the affair between James VI and George Villers. Academy Award-winner Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine, and Tony Curran star in this sexy, twisted period piece.

Mary & George follows the story of the Countess of Buckingham, who molded her son to seduce King James I to become his lover and make her family richer and the most influential person England has ever seen.

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Julianne Moore’s delivery of “If I were a man, and I looked like you, I’d rule the fucking planet” only sets the tone for what you can expect from her performance as Mary Villiers. Villiers has one thing in mind,...

It doesn't take an expert in 17th-century English history to see why period piece Mary & George was snapped up by Starz after it was dropped by AMC late last year. The British drama is right at home on the premium cabler, where shows like Outlander and The Serpent Queen offer sexually explicit takes on major historical events, and various Power spin-offs take a hard look at the cost of ambition. D.C. Moore's Mary & George seeks to do both as it dramatizes the true story of Mary Villiers (Julianne Moore), who schemed her way into King James' (Tony Curran) court by molding her son George (Nicholas Galitzine) to be the King's lover.

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Road House, Shirley, 3 Body Problem and Mary & George.

Immaculate premiere

Sydney Sweeney, who both produced and stars in the Neon horror film, debuted the project alongside director Michael Mohan at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on March 15.

Michael Mohan and Sydney Sweeney

3 Body Problem special screening

On Sunday, the cast and creators — David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo — of the new Netflix series attended a special Los Angeles screening of the show, followed by an experiential dinner at Wolvesmouth, which Gold House co-hosted.

David Benioff, Alexander Woo, Jonathan Pryce and D. B. Weiss John Bradley, Benedict Wong and Aaron Paul

Road House premiere

After premiering at SXSW, Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor, Lukas Gage, Daniela Melchior, Arturo Castro and Darren Barnet brought their film to New York on Tuesday.

“Mary & George” is the delicious new historical drama from British playwright D.C. Moore, who swaps out stuffy history lessons for a raucous, bawdy ride that fans of “The Favourite” will love. Like that Oscar-winning movie, this limited series on Starz focuses on an era of British royalty that is little-known to American audiences.

Julianne Moore plays the Countess of Buckingham, who groomed her son (Nicholas Galitzine) to seduce King James I (Tony Curran) in an attempt to curry favor, power, titles, and riches in 1600s England. In the titular role of Mary, Moore delivers another powerhouse performance. She owns every scene she’s in and proves once more why she is one of the best actresses working today. Critics agree, “Mary & George” is the Moore show.

Sophie Butcher (Empire) observed: “Moore is on great form here. She spits out profanities and ultimatums in a clipped, crisp accent, wearing...

The delicious “Mary & George” may well serve up a feast of Emmy nominations. This limited series on Starz stars Julianne Moore as the Countess of Buckingham, who groomed her son, George Villiers (Nicholas Galitzine), to seduce King James I (Tony Curran). The Countess uses her son as a pawn to scheme her way to riches, titles, and influence in 1600s England.

The series, adapted by award-winning playwright D.C. Moore from Benjamin Woolley’s bestseller “The King’s Assassin,” is a sumptuous period drama. The show is in the same vein as Yorgos Lanthimos‘ Oscar-winning “The Favourite,” swapping out the usual stuffy nature of such fare for a raucous, romp through history.

Moore, who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2015 for “Still Alice,” is on reliably good form here. She chews up every scene and commands the screen with authority. Galitzine, meanwhile, proves he is more than just the most...

Nicholas Galitzine’s rise as an actor has been subtle, steady, and nothing short of remarkable. Having worked on several different films of different genres, Galitzine has proved his mettle as an actor and also gained a massive fan following.

Being an actor creates for varied experiences, some of which can be quite unexpected. Such an unexpected incident occurred during the filming of an intimate scene for the movie Mary & George. It ended with Galitzine wounded and bleeding.

Nicholas Galitzine in Cinderella

Nicholas Galitzine’s Intimate Scene Ended With Him Bleeding

The British historical miniseries Mary & George is making waves on social media. The raunchy tale of a Countess using her son to seduce the King and use him as power and influence has become a scandalous period drama which is everyone’s cup of tea.

Nicholas Galitzine in a scene from Mary and George

It has some...

An upcoming Netflix/BBC limited series about real-life tragedy has added some well-known stars to its cast.

According to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, Patrick J. Adams, Merritt Wever, and Connor Swindells are the latest actors to join the cast of Lockerbie.

The six-part series will center around the December 1988 terrorist attack on Pan Am Flight 103 from Frankfurt to Detroit.

The flight was bombed 38 minutes after take-off, exploding over Lockerbie, Scotland, and killing all 243 passengers and 16 crew members.

“It was the worst-ever terror attack on British soil and the first major one on U.S. citizens,” Netflix and the BBC explained in a press release.

The outlets went on to reveal that the series will center around the attack and the ensuing investigation, a collaborative effort between American and Scottish intelligence agencies.

“The six-part series is based on the real events surrounding the 1988 Lockerbie bombing and the joint Scottish-u.

Suits’ Patrick J. Adams and Unbelievable’s Merritt Wever are confirmed to star in BBC and Netflix’s Lockerbie series. Filming is now underway in Scotland on the six-episode series based on the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight.

Connor Swindells (Sas Rogue Heroes), Peter Mullan (Ozark), Tony Curran (Mary & George), Eddie Marsan (Ridley Road), Lauren Lyle (Vigil), Andrew Rothney (The Undeclared War), Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey), Parker Sawyers (Spy/Master), James Harkness (The Sixth Commandment), Khalid Laith (Cobra), and Amanda Drew (Wolf) were also just announced as starring in the drama.

“On 21 December 1988, flight Pan Am 103 was en route from Heathrow to JFK when a bomb exploded in its hold over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people, including 43 British citizens and 190 Americans. It was the worst-ever terror attack on British soil and the first major one on US citizens,” reads BBC and Netflix’s synopsis. “Lockerbie will focus...

Patrick J. Adams has lined up his next TV gig.

The Suits star has boarded Lockerbie, a limited series for Netflix and the BBC about the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over the titular Scottish town, our sister site Deadline reports.

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Rounding out the cast are Connor Swindells (Sex Education), Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie), Peter Mullan (Ozark), Tony Curran (Your Honor), Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey...

Suits star Patrick J. Adams, Connor Swindells (Sex Education, Sas Rogue Heroes), Merritt Wever (Unbelievable, Godless) and Eddie Marsan (Ridley Road, The Pact) are part of the the cast of the upcoming six-episode series Lockerbie, about the December 1988 terrorist attack on Pan Am Flight 103, for the BBC and Netflix.

Further castmembers unveiled Tuesday include Peter Mullan (Ozark, Payback), Tony Curran (Mary & George, Mayflies), Lauren Lyle (Karen Pirie, Vigil), Andrew Rothney (The Undeclared War, Traces), Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey, Guilt), Parker Sawyers (Spy/Master, P-Valley), James Harkness (The Sixth Commandment, The Victim), Khalid Laith (Vigil, Cobra) and Amanda Drew (The Gold, Wolf).

The BBC and Netflix didn’t detail what roles each castmember will play, but said that filming on the show, described as a “factual drama” made by ITV Studios banner World Productions, has begun in Scotland.

“The six-part series is based on the real events surrounding the 1988 Lockerbie bombing and the joint Scottish-u.

Exclusive: Patrick J. Adams, star of Suits — the most watched series on Netflix and all streaming in 2023 — is returning to the platform with a new show, Lockerbie. He will star opposite Connor Swindells of Netflix’s Sex Education who has been cast as the lead in the BBC and Netflix six-part limited series. Merritt Wever, two-time Emmy winner, for Netflix’s Godless and Showtime’s Nurse Jackie, also stars in the BBC/Netflix series based on the real events surrounding the 1988 Lockerbie bombing and the joint Scots-u.S. investigation which sought to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The cast also includes Ozark alum Peter Mullan, Tony Curran (Mary & George), Downton Abbey‘s Phyllis Logan, Eddie Marsan (The Pact), Lauren Lyle (Vigil), Andrew Rothney (The Undeclared War), Parker Sawyers ( P-Valley), James Harkness (The Sixth Commandment), Khalid Laith (Vigil), and Amanda Drew (Wolf).

On 21 December 1988, flight Pan Am 103 was en route from...

Starz‘s Outlander spinoff, Blood of My Blood, has begun filming in Scotland. Tony Curran will play Simon Fraser — 11th Lord Lovat and Jamie Fraser’s grandfather — in the period drama, and the Scottish actor tells TV Insider that the Blood of My Blood scripts are “juicy,” in addition to some other exciting plot details. “I started shooting it last week in Scotland,” Curran tells TV Insider. He’s back in the U.K. now to promote Mary & George, premiering April 5 on Starz, but will soon return to set to continue filming the spinoff. The 10-episode series is based on Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire’s (Caitríona Balfe) parents and, as Curran reveals to us, will specifically take place in 1714 and 1914. Previously announced Blood of My Blood plot details just said it would be set the 18th-century Scottish Highlands and WWI England. The Mayflies star says that the feel...

Nicholas Galtizine and Julianne Moore rule over the red carpet at the premiere of their eye-popping new series Mary & George.

The costars posed together outside Banqueting House on Wednesday (February 28) in London, England.

If you were unaware, the limited series centers on the pair who play “a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I.”

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Julianne brings Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, to life. She wowed in blue velvet with statement earrings and a dramatic neckline. Nicholas plays George Villiers. He opted for an artfully ruffled look in a blazer and untucked shirt.

Series stars Alice Grant, Amelia Gething, Tony Curran, Adrian Rawlins, Rina Mahoney, Trine Dyrholm, Jacob McCarthy, Niamh Algar and Tom Victor were also in attendance as was director Oliver Hermanus. We’ve got pics of everyone in the gallery.