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Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
James Norton cuts a stylish figure in a grey textured suit as he joins chic Emily Beecham at the global premiere of their new period drama King & Conqueror in London
James Norton cut a dapper figure as he joined his elegant co-star Emily Beecham at the global premiere of their new drama series King & Conqueror in London on Thursday. The actor, 40, turned heads in a grey textured suit worn over a matching shirt, completing the look with smart black shoes and a black belt. Meanwhile Emily, 41, opted for a mint-green shirt paired with a black A-line midi skirt. She elevated the ensemble with green suede heels and sheer black socks. The duo were joined on the red carpet by their co-stars and production crew including Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Geoff Bell, and Kitty Kaletsky. The cast appeared in high spirits as they posed for cameras before heading inside for the star-studded event. The actor, 40, turned heads in a grey textured suit worn over a matching shirt, completing the look with smart black shoes and a black belt Earlier in the day, the cast gathered at the Corinthia in the city for a photocall ahead of the main event. The upcoming eight-part series is set to hit screens on August 24, and tells the story of the Battle of Hastings, one of the most famous in English history. On October 14, 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, defeated England's Saxon army, killed King Harold II and seized the throne - becoming William the Conqueror. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two allies who were forced to turn on each other after they found out that King Edward the Confessor had promised both of them the crown. In King & Conqueror, James plays Harold of Wessex and Nikolaj portrays William the Conqueror. The trailer shows snippets of gripping drama, and offers a glimpse of the deft exploration of the two men. Emily plays Edith Swanneck who was one of the wealthiest magnates in England before the battle, and may have been Harold's first wife. William the Conqueror's wife, Matilda of Flanders, is played by Clemence Poesy. He also had a snap with Geoff Bell, who looked dapper at the event Indy Lewis stunned in a green satin dress at the premiere Luther Ford was also in attendance at his premiere Other stars in the series include Eddie Marsan as King Edward, Juliet Stevenson as Lady Emma, Jean-Marc Barr as King Henry and Luther Ford as Tostig. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is known for his role as Jamie Lannister, Knight of the Kingsguard, in the hit TV series Game Of Thrones. He also starred in the 2013 horror Mama, The Other Woman, Shot Caller and Nightwatch. Meanwhile James Norton played the notorious criminal Tommy Lee Royce in British crime drama Happy Valley. Other TV shows and films he has starred in include Grantchester, War & Peace and McMafia. It was previously revealed that the makers of the programme shunned England and shot all of its King & Conqueror scenes in Iceland. They used the unlikely locations of a campsite and nature reserve in Iceland, with Film In Iceland, the country's film commission, offering the production generous financial incentives. Productions that shoot in the country can claim a rebate of up to 35 per cent of total costs. Historians accept that the battle could not be filmed there because it was wooded then, but now comprises fields and hedgerows. However, they say that it could have been filmed in an area such as the New Forest. Instead, producers – who include Norton – chose Hjallaflatir, a campsite in the Icelandic nature reserve of Heiomork. The campsite's rocky appearance could hardly look more different to the terrain of the historic battlefield, both now and in the 11th century. From a series spokesperson: 'King & Conqueror is set across multiple European territories – including Normandy, France, Flanders and Norway, alongside England. Iceland was chosen for a multitude of reasons including its variety of landscapes that can represent these different parts of Europe from 1,000 years ago.'
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
New King & Conqueror images released as BBC air date confirmed
King & Conqueror is coming to screens this August bank holiday, with all episodes available on BBC iPlayer from 6am on Sunday 24 August and the first episode airing on BBC One that evening. The new pictures show James Norton as Harold, Earl of Wessex, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William, Duke of Normandy, Emily Beecham as Edith Swan-neck, Clémence Poésy as Matilda, Eddie Marsan as King Edward, Juliet Stevenson as Lady Emma, Clare Holman as Gytha, Luther Ford as Tostig, Bo Bragason as Queen Gunhild and Indy Lewis as Margaret. The new pictures show James Norton as Harold, Earl of Wessex, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William, Duke of Normandy, Emily Beecham as Edith Swan-neck, Clémence Poésy as Matilda, Eddie Marsan as King Edward, Juliet Stevenson as Lady Emma, Clare Holman as Gytha, Luther Ford as Tostig, Bo Bragason as Queen Gunhild and Indy Lewis as Margaret. King & Conqueror is the story of a clash that defined the future of a country – and a continent – for a thousand years, the roots of which stretch back decades and extend out through a pair of interconnected family dynasties, struggling for power across two countries and a raging sea. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two men destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066; two allies with no design on the English throne, who found themselves forced by circumstance and personal obsession into a war for possession of its crown. The series also stars Elander Moore as Morcar, Geoff Bell as Godwin, Jean-Marc Barr as King Henry, Elliott Cowan as Sweyn, Bjarne Henriksen as Earl Siward, Oliver Masucci as Baldwin, Jason Forbes as Thane Thomas, Ingvar Sigurdsson as Fitzosbern, Ines Asserson as Judith, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson as Hardrada and Léo Legrand as Odo. King & Conqueror is produced by The Development Partnership, Rabbit Track Pictures, Shepherd Content, RVK Studios and CBS Studios, in association with the BBC. King & Conqueror is produced by The Development Partnership, Rabbit Track Pictures, Shepherd Content, RVK Studios and CBS Studios, in association with the BBC. The 8x45' series is created and executive produced by Michael Robert Johnson and executive produced by James Norton and Kitty Kaletsky for Rabbit Track Pictures, Baltasar Kormákur and Magnus Sigurdsson for RVK Studios, Robert Taylor for The Development Partnership, Dave Clarke and Richard Halliwell for Shepherd Content, Lindsay Martin for CBS Studios, Ed Clarke and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Baltasar Kormákur directed the premiere episode and also serves as executive producer. King & Conqueror was acquired by Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition.
CNN
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Director and Actress Kristin Scott Thomas discusses new movie based on her ‘tragic' childhood
Kristin Scott Thomas makes her directorial debut, and co-writes the film drawn from her own childhood, starring Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller and Emily Beecham. She discusses the film with CNN's Christiane Amanpour.
SBS Australia
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
SBS heralds sweeping historical drama King & Conqueror coming soon
James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau star as the rivals for the crown at the Battle of Hastings Australian premiere on SBS and SBS On Demand SBS has secured the exclusive Australian rights to the epic historical drama King & Conqueror , starring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and will premiere the eight-episode series on SBS andSBS On Demand later this year. King & Conqueror is the story of a clash that defined the future of a country – and a continent – for a thousand years, the roots of which stretch back decades and extend out through a pair of interconnected family dynasties, struggling for power across two countries and a raging sea. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two men destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066; two allies with no design on the English throne, who found themselves forced by circumstance and personal obsession into a war for possession of the crown. The series stars Norton ( Happy Valley , Playing Nice ) as Harold, Earl of Wessex, Coster-Waldau ( Game of Thrones ) as William, Duke of Normandy, Emily Beecham as Edith Swan-neck and Clémence Poésy as Matilda. The ensemble cast also features Eddie Marsan as King Edward, Juliet Stevenson as Lady Emma, Jean-Marc Barr as King Henry, Luther Ford as Tostig, Geoff Bell as Godwin, Elliott Cowan as Sweyn, Bo Bragason as Queen Gunhild, Bjarne Henriksen as Earl Siward, Oliver Masucci as Baldwin, Clare Holman as Gytha, Elander Moore as Morcar, Indy Lewis as Margaret, Jason Forbes as Thane Thomas, Ingvar Sigurdsson as Fitzosbern, Ines Asserson as Judith, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson as Hardrada and Léo Legrand as Odo. The series is produced by The Development Partnership, Rabbit Track Pictures, Shepherd Content, RVK Studios and CBS Studios, in association with the BBC and distributed outside of the United Kingdom by Paramount Global Content Distribution. SBS Director of Television Kathryn Fink said: ' King & Conqueror is a big, bold drama, with an outstanding cast delivering a compelling take on a pivotal point in European history. This epic storytelling will connect with viewers across our audiences on SBS and SBS On Demand.' Paramount Global Content Distribution SVP Client Relations Nicole Sinclair said: 'We're thrilled to bring King & Conqueror to Australia and continue our valued relationship with SBS. This epic historical drama has captivated buyers around the world, and we're confident Australian audiences will be equally enthralled by its sweeping narrative, rich characters, and cinematic scale.' King & Conqueror is created and executive produced by Michael Robert Johnson and executive produced by James Norton and Kitty Kaletsky for Rabbit Track Pictures, Baltasar Kormákur for RVK Studios, Robert Taylor for The Development Partnership, Dave Clarke and Richard Halliwell for Shepherd Content, Ed Clarke, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and CBS Studios' Lindsey Martin. Baltasar Kormákur directed the premiere episode and, as executive producer, steered the creative across the series. Paramount Global Content Distribution has licensed the series in more than 100 territories and it will launch in the United Kingdom on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in August and in Australia on SBS On Demand and SBS later in 2025. For a pdf of this media release, click here.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kristin Scott Thomas Pulls from Her Real Life to Direct Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller in 'My Mother's Wedding' Trailer
My Mother's Wedding is in theaters Aug. 8 Based on writer-director-star Kristin Scott Thomas' real-life family history, it costars Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller and Emily Beecham Watch the new trailer for My Mother's Wedding hereKristin Scott Thomas brings her real-life story to the big screen as director, writer, producer and star of the new film My Mother's Wedding. In theaters Aug. 8 after a 2023 Toronto International Film Festival premiere (when it was titled North Star), the new movie stars the British actress, 65, as a version of her own mother, with Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller and Emily Beecham as her daughters. As the new trailer shows, their family reunion centers around the third wedding of Thomas' character Diana, twice-widowed after her two previous husbands' deaths. 'Over the weekend, the family gathers to celebrate the new marriage,' reads an official synopsis, 'but mother and daughters alike are forced to revisit the past and confront the future, all with help from a colorful group of unexpected wedding guests.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. 'I brought you up to be women, not just daughters,' Diana says in the trailer. Accusing her daughters of finding her fiancé 'dull,' she adds, 'He is the man I love." "He makes me happy. Which, when you all eventually grow up, you will learn is the most important thing," she continues. Co-writing with husband John Micklethwait, Thomas drew from real family history to inspire her directorial debut. The Slow Horses star was 5 years old when she lost her father, and 12 when she lost a stepfather — both Royal Navy pilots who died in service. In My Mother's Wedding, Miller's character Victoria is a famous actress, while Beecham's Georgina is a palliative nurse and Johansson's Katherine is a captain in the Royal Navy. Among the film's costars is Freida Pinto. As the trailer shows, tensions run high in the English countryside as Diana's daughters prepare for her third nuptials. 'This is my wedding — pull yourselves together!' she can be heard shouting at them. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Thomas, who revealed last November she had married Micklethwait, shares three children with ex-husband François Olivennes. Among Academy Award nominee's other upcoming projects is the post-WWII drama Women in the Castle, costarring Daisy Ridley. My Mother's Wedding, from Vertical Entertainment, is in theaters Aug. 8. Read the original article on People
