Starz has requested the period of time drama series “The Serpent Queen,” dependent on the life of Catherine de Medici.
The 8-episode collection is primarily based on the reserve “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda. Justin Haythe will generate and executive produce the sequence, with Francis Lawrence and Erwin Stoff also government developing. Stacie Passon will direct multiple episodes, which includes the premiere. Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment will produce. Starz senior vice president of authentic programming Kathryn Tyus-Adair is the executive overseeing “The Serpent Queen” on behalf of the community. Courtney Mock is overseeing the series on behalf of Lionsgate.
“‘The Serpent Queen’ may possibly be the most cunning account of 1 of the most influential women ever to don a crown that Starz has instructed,” claimed Christina Davis, president of first programming for Starz. “We are thrilled to be functioning with such an unbelievably gifted group who will give this series a modern day voice among a sensational historic backdrop.”
Deemed an immigrant, frequent and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French courtroom as an orphaned teen predicted to deliver a fortune in dowry and develop numerous heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an more mature lady, her dowry is unpaid and she’s not able to concieve. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to preserve her relationship alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy far better than any person else, ruling France for 50 several years.
“Writing Catherine and her tale has been truly exciting as she is a very intricate foremost character who becomes a proficient ruler, battling extraordinary political and individual odds all through her reign,” reported Haythe. “She is a Queen who defies convention, as she depends on her intellect, her uncommon entourage and a completely ready provide of black magic inspiring, centuries later on, the Evil Queen of fairy tales.”
Starz has formerly discovered results with demonstrates about some of history’s finest regarded queens. The quality cabler formerly aired “The White Princess” about Elizabeth of York, and “The Spanish Princess,” about Catherine of Aragon.
Haythe previously wrote the screenplay for the critically-acclaimed movie “Revolutionary Street.” His other screenwriting credits include things like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Red Sparrow,” and “Snitch.” He is repped by CAA and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Passon most not too long ago government made and directed all episodes of the confined collection “Little Birds” for ITV/Sky in the U.K. Her movie credits involve “Concussion” and “We Have Generally Lived in the Castle.” She is repped by Circle of Confusion, UTA and Granderson Des Rochers, LLP.