Julianne Mooreis a countess conniving her way to the top!
In thefirst trailerfor the forthcoming STARZ psychodramaMary & George, Moore plays Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, who is “molding her beautiful son” to seduce a king in 17th century England.
“Give the King whatever he wants,” Moore’s Mary tells George (Red, White & Royal Blue’sNicholas Galitzine). “He will be yours, mine, ours.”
‘I have the power. I have the King, I have England,” declares George. “What could possibly stop us now?” adds Moore.
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Based on Benjamin Woolley’s nonfiction bookThe King’s Assassin, Mary & Georgeis set to premieres April 5.
The summary continues, “Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become one of the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen, and the King’s most trusted advisors.”
The series also stars Tony Curran as King James I alongside Nicola Walker, Niamh Algar and Sean Gilder.
Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, in ‘Mary & George’.Starz
Back in November, Moore praised herMary & Georgecostar Galitzine for his work ethic and kind nature, likening him to herMay DecembercostarCharles Melton, 33.
“I would say the thing that’s interesting about both Nick and Charles — they’re both such lovely, gracious people. Really, really kind — very available, very hardworking,” the Oscar winner, 63, toldForbes.
“They care very much about their work. I was incredibly impressed with both of them, with their manners and their kindness. Here are these two young men who are absolutely gorgeous and their careers are kind of blossoming — all these doors are opening for them, but they just continue to be really wonderful, lovely team-oriented people.”
Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in ‘Mary & George’.Starz
Moore wasnominated for a Golden Globefor her turn asMay December’s Gracie Atherton-Yoo, a woman who made headlines 20 years ago for entering into a relationship with a teenager. The love affair between the pair began when Gracie was 36 and Joe (Melton), was just 13.
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Mary and Georgedebuts April 5 on STARZ.
source: people.com
