Marie Antoinette, the TV series from February 15 on Sky
The myth of Marie Antoinette comes back to life in a new TV series which debuted in 2022. The golden age of costume series returns to tell the lives of the great sovereigns of the past. After Catherine the Great, The Great, Sissi e The Empress – not to mention The Crown -, it comes from France Marie Antoinettea new show that recounts the rise – and fall – of one of the most enigmatic figures in European history.
What Marie Antoinette is about, the Canal+ TV series
Created and written by Deborah Davis (author of The favourite), the TV series Marie Antoinette follows the story of the incredibly modern and avant-garde young queen, played by Emilia Schüle (Ku’damm 56/63). Writing the ambitious costume drama – in addition to Davis – are Louise Ironside (The Split), Avril E. Russell (All on a Summer’s Day) and Chloe Moss (Run Sister Run). The series is directed by Pete Travis (Bloodlands) and Geoffrey Enthoven (Children of Love).
Marie Antoinette was a young teenager when she left Austria to marry the Dauphin of France. From a stubborn young princess who juggled the rules of the French court under the pressure of the Bourbon line, to a true fashion icon, Marie Antoinette struck with her natural charisma and recreated life in Versailles in her image and likeness: free , independent and feminist ahead of its time. Even as her gossip undermines her reputation, her well-known figure defeats the enemies of the Versailles court with courage and dignity.
Cast of the TV series Marie Antoinette 2022
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In addition to Emilia Schüle as the titular protagonist, the series’ cast includes Louis Cunningham (as Louis XVI), Jack Archer, Jasmine Blackborow, Crystal Shepherd-Cross, Caroline Piette, Nathan Willcocks, Liah O’Prey, Gaia Weiss and James Purefoy (as Louis XV). Also appearing in the series are Marthe Keller, Roxane Duran, Oscar Lesage, Liah O’Prey, Jonas Bloquet, Paul Bandey, Laura Benson and Yoli Fuller.
When does Marie Antoinette TV series 2022 come out
In France, the series premiered on Canal+ on 31 October 2022 with two unreleased episodes available every Friday. BBC Two will broadcast the series in the United Kingdom from next spring, when it will also arrive in the United States thanks to the generalist network PBS. The Italian distributor of the series is Sky, which broadcasts the series on the Sky Serie channel (position 112 of the remote control) starting from 15 February – also available on demand and streaming on Now.
Trailer of Marie Antoinette tv series 2022
Here is the trailer in the original language of the period drama:
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Episodes of Marie Antoinette tv series 2022
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There are eight episodes that make up the first season. The series is produced by Claude Chelli and Margaux Balsan for Capa Drama, Stéphanie Chartreux for Banijay Studios France and Christophe Toulemonde for Les Gens. Filming took place in many prestigious historical locations, including the castles of Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Lésigny, Champs, Voisins and the emblematic Bry-sur-Marne studios.
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Marie Antoinette tv series 2022 in streaming, where to see it
In streaming, the series is available domestically on Canal+. In Italy it is not yet known where it will be possible to see it. This series is not the only one dedicated to the iconic French sovereign destined for streaming: it is also on the way M.A.S.K. – Marie Antoinette Serial Killer, original production license plate Paramount + arriving in 2023.
