Banijay’s ‘Marie Antoinette’ Licensed to BBC First in Australia (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBanijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay, has licensed eight-part historical drama “Marie Antoinette” to BBC First in Australia.Created and written by Deborah Davis (“The Favourite”), “Marie Antoinette” tells the story of the incredibly modern and avant-garde young queen, played by Emilia Schüle (“Ku’damm 56/ 63”).
It was previously licensed to U.K. public broadcaster BBC2. Marie Antoinette was barely 14 years old when she left Austria to marry the Dauphin of France.
Growing from a stubborn young princess navigating the rules of the French court under pressure to continue the Bourbon line, to a true fashion icon, she impressed with her charisma, and recreated life in Versailles in her image: free, independent and feminist.
Even with rumours undermining her reputation, the notorious figure was able to defeat her enemies at the Versailles court with courage and dignity.
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