Becoming Elizabeth

Becoming Elizabeth is an upcoming American-British drama series that follows the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I. It is scheduled to premiere on Starz on June 12, 2022.[1]

Becoming Elizabeth
GenreDrama series
Created byAnya Reiss
Starring
Country of origin
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Anya Reiss
  • George Ormond
  • George Faber
ProducerLisa Osborne
Production company
  • The Forge
Release
Original networkStarz

Plot

The series follows the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I, an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown.

Cast and characters

Production

Development

In December 2019, it was announced Starz had greenlit an 8-episode series focusing on the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I created by Anya Reiss, who would also serve as an executive producer.[2]

Casting

In October 2020, Alicia von Rittberg joined the cast of the series.[3] In May 2021, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen and Oliver Huband joined the cast of the series.[4]

Filming

Principal photography began in December 2020.[5] In March 2021, production took place at Cardiff Castle.[6]

References
  1. Lenker, Maureen Lee (21 April 2022). "See the trailer for the sexy new Starz Tudor drama all about a young Elizabeth I". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  2. Kanter, Jake (3 December 2019). "Starz Greenlights 'Becoming Elizabeth' From UK Producer The Forge". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (27 October 2020). "'Becoming Elizabeth': Alicia Von Rittberg To Star As Young Elizabeth I In Starz Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  4. Petski, Denise (11 May 2021). "'Becoming Elizabeth': Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, More Join Alicia von Rittberg In Starz Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  5. Daniels, Nia (7 December 2020). "Filming begins on Becoming Elizabeth". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  6. Deacon, Thomas (25 March 2021). "Cardiff Castle transformed into film set for new TV drama Becoming Elizabeth". Media Wales. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
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