A fragile peace is achieved when former king, richard iii, is defeated at the battle of bosworth. Starz has added a third series from philippa gregory. It looks like the reign is over for the white princess. Recently, star jodie comer revealed there will be no season two for the starz tv show. While king henry is back on the battlefield, lizzie learns that the threats they face may be closer to home. Princess is also part of gregorys cousins war series of novels, and follows the events depicted in the white queen, the red queen and the kingmakers daughter, the trio of stories which formed the basis for the original series. Jodie comer at an event for the white princess 2017 jodie comer and. The story of elizabeth of york, the white queens daughter, and her marriage to the lancaster victor, henry vii. The white princess picked up in 1486, and as of now its the year 1499. The white princess, based on philippa gregorys 20 novel of the same name, picks up as the tumultuous war of the roses comes to an end and a new generation ascends to the throne in a tale of power, political clashes, family, love and betrayal. Ahead of the dramas uk premiere, we take a look at the real figures portrayed in the historical drama.
With jodie comer, rebecca benson, jacob collinslevy, richard dillane. Martins inspiration for game of thrones and its turbulent power battle. While it wont be called the white princess season 2, the spanish princess will be a continuation of the events shown in the previous series. 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. The white princess charts one of the most tumultuous times in british history uniquely from the viewpoint of the women waging the battle for power. The miniseries tells the story of catherine of aragon charlotte hope, the princess of spain who arrives in london after being promised the throne. The time period depicted in the white queen is known as the wars of the roses, the same period the guardian confirms as author george r.
Starz would produce the white princess miniseries without involvement from the bbc. It is the story of elizabeth of york, daughter of edward iv of england and elizabeth woodville, and later wife of henry vii and mother of. Not so fast, says starzs the white princess sunday, 8 etpt, 12 out of four. Following the success of 20 bbc historical series the white queen, which told the story of elizabeth woodville, played by rebecca ferguson mission. The series has a new cast and takes place in a new era, so if the white princess does return, its possible that starz will want another clean break. The longgestating the white queen sequel is finally a go. Starz greenlights the white princess followup the spanish. So what can we expect from the white princess tv series, besides more nudity. Unlike what many expected, the show did not end with elizabeth of york\s death in 1503, which opened up the possibility that the royal\s story could be stretched into. The white princess is one of the bleakest books in the cousins war series.
There was still so much to continue in the story, especially with the. In the eight episode series, the marriage of henry vii and elizabeth of york effectively ends the wars of the roses by uniting the houses of. There have been several different movies, mini series, documentaries etc. Parents need to know that the white princess is a historical drama about the rise of the tudor dynasty. Starz greenlights the white princess followup series. However, it remains unclear if there will be a third installment in the starz historical saga. Shes going to need it in order for her plans to succeed. Storyline england for many years suffered from internecine war. If the white princess returns for season 2, it could adapt more of. Starz\s limited series is based on philippa gregory\s novel and it followed the lives of princess elizabeth of york and king henry vii, and the rise of the house of tudor. The series based on the books by philippa gregory oh yeah, and english history tells the story of elizabeth of york, queen of england and wife of king henry vii.
The real history behind the white princess historyextra. Speaking at the berlinale series market and conference on wednesday, the executive told variety that the. Us cable network starz looking to commission white queen. Stay with us to be the first to know the extended miniseries the white princess for the second season or completely canceled. Recently, starz announced theyve ordered a followup series called the spanish princess based on.
Lizzie must fulfill her promise to marry king henry vii in. Starz ordered the spanish princess season 2 on june 3, 2019, which makes it unique, since the white queen and the white princess limited series each only ran one season. While there are many cast connections between game of thrones and the white princess, there is also a scripted one. Once youve finished a tv show you enjoy, there is always the question of what to watch next.
Fans of the white queen have something to look forward to in the white princess, the spinoff or sequel series that premieres april 16. After the white queen and the white princess, the third installment will be called the spanish princess and. Starz greenlights the white princess followup series the spanish princess. 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 and the kings curse. This sequel to the white queen is based on philippa gregory s novel and contains lots of mature content, including simulated sex acts, threats of rape, violent battles, poisoning, and killing. King henry vii and lizzie travel to spain in an attempt to secure their sons. However, there is hope since there are so many novels to adapt. Based on the philippa gregory book of the same name. The official website for the white princess, a starz original series based on. The white queen, the red queen, and the kingmakers daughter. The spanish princess is the third installment of historical limited series drawn from the novels of philippa gregory, following the white queen and the white princess. The white princess is a historical drama television miniseries developed for starz. Season 1 apr 08, 2019 like gregorys novels, the series excels in its authentic portrayal of its characters, particularly the women.
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. There arent many shows with a similar feeling or focus, and very few that focus on real history. There is a great deal in this book that can be exploited. Watch the white princess episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Even though white princess is not exactly historically correct i find it to be extremely interesting and very exciting to my curiosity.
Its predecessor, the white queen, was limited to one season as well. Starz has greenlighted the white princess, the followup to its criticallyacclaimed miniseries the white queen, from company pictures. England is in a fractious state as henry tudor is set to ascend the throne. 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. The white princess, starzs sequel to the 20 miniseries the white queen, will air sunday, april 16 on the network. Starz has greenlit the white princess, a sequel series to the premium cablers rebecca fergusonled miniseries the white queen, which aired in 20.
There could also be another reason why the white princess may end for good at the end of season 1. 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. In early january 2017, the producers released a video clip from the series as a teaser trailer. Both the white queen andthe white princess are adaptations of. When the starz series the white princess premieres on sunday night, lovers of costume drama will find. Just like the spanish princess season 1, season 2 will be 8 episodes, and showrunners emma frost and martin graham promise the second season will allow them to tell catherine of aragons story in its entirety. White queen sequel the white princess finally has a uk tv air date.
In february 2017, starz announced that the white princess would premiere on 16 april 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. How the white princess connects 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.
The series, which follows queen elizabeth yorks journey as she married henry vii, came to a stunning conclusion this week, and if the show does get renewed, there could be some more interesting storylines to explore. The series continues the story from starz miniseries the white queen and the starz original limited series the white princess, which are both also based on gregory works. The white queen sequel the white princess greenlighted. Starz expands the spanish princess with eight more. The white princess tells the story of elizabeth of york, daughter of the titular white queen elizabeth. The white princess season 2 could be the constant princess. 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. Starzs new drama the white princess is a sequel to the 20 miniseries the white queen. The good news is there are a few options available. In the uk the series began its satellite and terrestrial broadcasts on the drama channel on 18 november 2017. The constant princess is just the next novel in the series, which started with the white queen, the red queen, and the kingmakers daughter. Impossible fallout, it was expected the show would return for a second season. The spanish princess is the third series drawn gregorys bestselling novels. All three novels were adapted into the starzbbc miniseries the white queen.
Giving you a chance starz lizzie tries to give the boy and cathy gordon a chance to escape. Heres everything you need to know about the white princess followup series the spanish princess. Based on the next book in the same series by philippa gregory, princess begins in august 1485, two days after. The white princess tv miniseries 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The white princess, a tv series based on philippa gregorys bestselling novel of the same name, dramatises the story of the women who battled for the english throne in the years following the wars of the roses.
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