The Serpent Queen Starz Release Date; When Does It Start?
The Serpent Queen Season 1
Was The Serpent Queen cancelled or renewed for season 1? When does it start on Starz? Who will be returning for the new season? In this post, we have summarized everything we know so far about the next season.
What Is The Serpent Queen About?
Eight part series based on Leonie Frieda's book "Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France."
“The Serpent Queen” is a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to conceive. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.
Based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda, the eight-episode series is produced for STARZ by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.
“The Serpent Queen” will air on STARZ in the U.S. and Canada and on its international premium streaming platform Starzplay across its complete footprint in Europe, Latin America, and Japan.
STARZ announced today Golden Globe(R) winner, two-time Academy Award(R) and two-time BAFTA Award-nominated actress, Samantha Morton (Minority Report, “Harlots,” “The Walking Dead”), has been cast to star as the nefarious Catherine de Medici in the new STARZ Original series “The Serpent Queen” – the dark legend centered on de Medici – from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road, Red Sparrow, The Lone Ranger). The series will also be executive produced by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2) and Erwin Stoff (The Matrix, 13 Hours, Edge of Tomorrow). Stacie Passon (“Transparent,” “Dickinson,” “Billions”) will direct multiple episodes, including the premiere episode.
Eight part series is based on Leonie Frieda’s book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France.”
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The Serpent Queen Season 1 Release Date
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The Serpent Queen Season 1 Trailer
Starz released the official promo/trailer for season 1. Watch it below:
Show Information
| Network | Starz |
|---|---|
| Show Name | The Serpent Queen |
| Season | 1 |
| Status | Premiere Date Set |
| Series Cast | Samantha Morton |
| Genres | Drama |
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