MEET THE CHARACTERS OF NEW EPIC FANTASY SERIES LETTER FOR THE KING WHICH STARTS TOMORROW AT NETFLIX!

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MEET THE CHARACTERS!

The series arrives March 20th at Netflix

If you are staying at home during the corona virus outbreak, as you definitely should, don't forget that two new historical series are coming to Netflix this weekend. Beside The English Game, a new Julian Fellowes saga on the beginnings of soccer in United Kingdom, Friday, March 20th  is also bringing you new fantasy series THE LETTER FOR THE KING which will arrive to Netflix as the adaptation of a 1962 classic book from their writer Tonke Dragt. How to Train Your Dragon and Puss in Boots' Will Davies adapted the six episode series which stars Amir

Amir Wilson is Turi, a young boy who holds the fate of the kingdom in his hands

Wilson in the lead role of a young boy who holds the fate of the kingdom in his hands when he embarks on a quest to deliver a secret message, David

Gijs Blom is villainous prince Viridian, the youngest child of the King of Unawen, and the most ruthless warrior who is posing a threat to the Southern kingdom of Eviellan!

Wenham as Sir Tiuri the Valiant, Jakob Oftebro as Crown Prince Iridian, Gijs Blom as the villain prince Viridian, Jack Barton as Foldo, Jonah

Jack Barton is Foldo, a friend of Turi, eager to help the young knight save the kingdom

Less as Jussipo and Ruby Serkis as Lavinia. If you don't know what to expect, the spy is here to tell you all you need to know about the story and the

Ruby Ashborne Serkis, plays Lavinia, one of the friends whom Turi takes with him on his quest to deliver the letter to the king. She is Andy Serkis' daughter

lead characters. I hear the first reactions to the new show are relatively positive, saying the series will give you more than you hoped for.

The Story Of The New Series
is set in a fantasy world of three kingdoms, following 16 year old squire Tiuri. When he answers a desperate call for help, he finds himself on a perilous

Jonah Lees is Jussipo, comic relief and also the quirky, smart guy of the group of friends who take on the journey to deliver a letter for the King

mission that could cost him his life. He must deliver a secret letter to the King who lives across the Great Mountains. Tiuri must abandon his home, break all

Thaddea Graham is Iona, the best fighter in the group, most skilled and less privileged than the others

the rules and leave everything behind – even the knighthood he has dreamed of for so long. The future of the entire realm depends on the letter and Tiuri 

Emilie  Cocquerel plays queen Alianor in the new series

must trust no one and keep his true identity secret. Above all, he must never reveal what is in the letter. Check out the trailer and tell us will you watch it tomorrow? How are you passing your time in the self carantine?

SPECTACULAR NEW TRAILER AND POSTERS FOR NETFLIX EPIC FANTASY SERIES THE LETTER FOR THE KING! CHARLES DICKENS' A TALE OF TWO CITIES TO BECOME TV SERIES

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NEW DICKENS TV ADAPTATION!

A Tale of Two Cities is getting a new adaptation

After Dickensian and Christmas Carol, we are getting a new TV series adaptation of a Charles Dickens' work. This time Jack Thorne, who wrote Radioactive and Secret Garden, upcoming films for Studiocanal, will pen a small screen adaptation of A TALE OF TWO CITIES for Legendary Global. As Deadline reports, the series is inspired by Dickens’ original publication of the novel as weekly chapters in a newspaper, and set in London and Paris during the French Revolution. It tells the story of French doctor Manette, his 18-year long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met.

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NEW TRAILER AND POSTERS!

You can also check out a new trailer for new fantasy series THE LETTER FOR THE KING which will arrive to Netflix March 29th as the adaptation of a 1962 classic book from their writer Tonke Dragt. How to Train Your

The series arrives March 20th at Netflix

Dragon and Puss in Boots' Will Davies adapted the six episode series which stars Amir Wilson in the lead role of a young boy who holds the fate of the kingdom in his hands when he embarks on a quest to deliver a secret message, David Wenham as Sir Tiuri the Valiant, Jakob Oftebro as Crown Prince Iridian, Jack Barton as Foldo, Jonah Less as Jussipo and Ruby Serkis as Lavinia.

The Story
is set in a fantasy world of three kingdoms, following 16 year old squire Tiuri. When he answers a desperate call for help, he finds himself on a perilous mission that could cost him his life.

The new series will air in six hourlong episodes

He must deliver a secret letter to the King who lives across the Great Mountains. Tiuri must abandon his home, break all the rules and leave everything behind – even the knighthood he has dreamed of for so long. The

The series is based on a beloved children's classic from Holland

future of the entire realm depends on the letter and Tiuri  must trust no one and keep his true identity secret. Above all, he must never reveal what is in the letter.

FIRST PHOTOS AND TEASER FROM NETFLIX EPIC FANTASY TV SERIES THE LETTER FOR THE KING ARE HERE!

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New series starts streaming March 20th

NEW EPIC FANTASY TV SERIES

Beside Arthurian Cursed, which we are eagerly awaiting, world's most popular streaming service Netflix is preparing another mediaeval series for us which I, if you remember, announced three years ago and now we finally have the first photos from it: THE LETTER FOR THE KING comes from Netflix Holland as it is the adaptation of a 1962 classic book from their writer Tonke Dragt which was a worldwide hit. How to Train Your

The cast includes an international cast of young actors

Dragon and Puss in Boots' Will Davies adapted the six episode series which stars Amir Wilson in the lead role of a young boy who holds the fate of the

Gijs Blom plays Prince Viridian in the series

kingdom in his hands when he embarks on a quest to deliver a secret message, David Wenham as Sir Tiuri the Valiant, Jakob Oftebro as Crown Prince

Little Amir Wilson takes the lead role in the new series

Iridian, Jack Barton as Foldo, Omid Djalili as Sir Fantumar, Jonah Less as Jussipo and Ruby Serkis as Lavinia. The series will start streaming from March 20th over at  Netflix!

     The Story Of The Series
is set in a fantasy world of three kingdoms, following 16 year old squire Tiuri. When he answers a desperate call for help, he finds himself on a perilous

The new fantasy series will air in six hourlong episodes

mission that could cost him his life. He must deliver a secret letter to the King who lives across the Great Mountains. Tiuri must abandon his home, break all

Jakob Oftebro is Crown Prince Iridian

the rules and leave everything behind – even the knighthood he has dreamed of for so long. The future of the entire realm depends on the letter and Tiuri

The new series is arriving soon to Netflix

must trust no one and keep his true identity secret. Above all, he must never reveal what is in the letter. You can expect a trailer soon, I'm sure.

NETFLIX SETS CAST FOR THEIR MEDIEVAL ADVENTURE TV SERIES THE LETTER FOR THE KING! PETER RADAR'S PLAYING TO THE GODS 19TH CENTURY NOVEL TO BECOME A FILM

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TV ADAPTATION SETS CAST

Gijs Blom will be Prince Viridian in the series

Earlier this year your trusted spy informed you that Netflix is turning Dutch fantasy novel THE LETTER FOR THE KING into a TV series and now the cast has been revealed!

   Tonke Dragt’s medieval adventure is set in a world full of adventure and intrigue, where no one wants to be a knight more than Tiuri (Wilson) who is tasked with delivering a secret letter on which the fate of the entire kingdom depends. On their journey, he and his young friends will discover just how much it takes to become a true knight, and just how much the broken adult world needs them to fix it.

Kon Tiki's Jakob Oftebro is Prince Iridian!

Young Amir Wilson will play Tiuri, a 15 year old squire who answers a desperate call for help and finds himself on a perilous mission that could cost him his life. Rudy Serkis is Lavinia, charismatic and determined, adventurous and ahead of her time. She joins Tiuri on the adventure. Nathanael Saleh will be Piak, a fearless and excitable young boy who couldn’t bear seeing his older brother go on an adventure while he missed out at home. Thaddea Graham, Islam Bouakkaz, Jack Barton and Jonah Lees will play the rest of their company. Yorick van Wageningen will play an elderly King Favian, Gijs Blom is Prince

Jonah Lees will play one of the member's of Tiuri's company!

Viridian and Jakob Oftebro is Crown Prince Iridian. The cast will also have Emilie Cocquerel as Queen Alianor, Ken Nwosu, Peter Ferdinando, Kemi-Bo Jacobs, David Wilmot and Tawfeek Barhom!

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 MOVIE ON 19TH CENTURY'S MOST FAMOUS  ACTRESSES' RIVALRY

The film will be based on the Peter Rader's book

Deadline reports today that Michael Sucsy is to adapt  Peter Radar’s novel PLAYING TO THE GODS into a film! The movie tells the true story of French stage superstar Sarah Bernhardt, a pioneer in the culture of exotic, eccentric celebrity who became the world’s first A-list actress. Pitted in a rivalry is up and coming Italian adversary, Eleonora Duse, whose modern, naturalistic style and ability to disappear into roles without chewing the scenery revolutionized the theater. Their competition for queen of the stage ignited the most tumultuous theatrical showdown of the 19th century. Michael Sucsy will write, direct and produce the adaptation.

NEW EPIC PROJECTS AT NETFLIX: 'LETTER FOR THE KING' MEDIEVAL ADVENTURE NOVEL TO BECOME TV SERIES! 'ROMAN EMPIRE: MASTER OF ROME' JULIUS CAESAR SERIES WITH JESSICA GREEN AS CLEOPATRA! 'MEDICI: THE MAGNIFICENT' 2ND SEASON TEASER IS HERE!

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 DITCH CLASSIC TO BECOME ENGLISH LANGUAGE TV SERIES

Epic projects produced by Netflix today, people, starting with their adaptation of THE LETTER FOR THE KING  Tonke Dragt’s medieval

It will be an English language epic series

adventure novel which they will turn into family adventure series!

How to Train Your Dragon and Puss in Boots' Will Davies will adapt the story set in a fantasy world of three kingdoms, following 16 year old squire Tiuri. When he answers a desperate call for help, he finds himself on a perilous mission that could cost him his life. He must deliver a secret letter to the King who lives across the Great Mountains. Tiuri must abandon his home, break all the rules and leave everything behind – even the knighthood he has dreamed of for so long. The future of the entire realm depends on the letter and Tiuri must trust no one and keep his true identity secret. Above all, he must never reveal what is in the letter.

 NETFLIX 'ROMAN EMPIRE'

 MASTER OF ROME 2ND SEASON!

You probably remember that last year I presented you with Netflix docu series ROMAN EMPIRE: REIGN OF BLOOD which was set in Ancient

The second season will also three episodes on Caligula

Rome when Marcus Aurelius brought a century of Roman triumphs and victories to an end, transferring power to his spoiled, unprepared son Commodus (Aaron Jakubenko). Netflix has now prepared a new season

Jessica Green is Queen Cleopatra of Egypt in the second season

which starts July 27th titled ROMAN EMPIRE: MASTER OF ROME! The second season is set to follow the rise and eventual fall of Julius Caesar and his famed dynasty. Jessica Green plays Queen Cleopatra in the series! Check out the trailer here!

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1ST TEASER FROM FLORENCE
Italian RAI has, meanwhile, released the first teaser for the second season of their historical saga MEDICI: MASTERS OF FLORENCE this time titled

You can watch the first season on Amazon Prime as well

THE MAGNIFICENT which starts in Italy this October with Daniel Sharman as Lorenzo Medici and Bradley James as his brother Giuliano. Read more here.