Emilia Schüle: Last News

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent On the outskirts of Paris, in a vast, industrial-looking studio in Bry-sur-Marne, the clocks have turned back to the 1770s. Opulent decor — gilded furniture, flower-adorned curtains and marble everywhere — fills the soundstage. The atmosphere is studious on the set of “Marie-Antoinette,” a lavish French-produced costume drama created, co-written and executive produced by Deborah Davis. She’s delivering a feminist take on an infamous historical figure, best-known for apocryphally advising the starving masses to eat cake. We all know how that ended. On screen, Marie-Antoinette hasn’t been treated better than she was at the guillotine, where she’s often depicted as a villain or a frivolous airhead.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent French pay TV group Canal+ has ordered a second season of its dazzling historical drama “Marie Antoinette.” BAFTA-nominated Ed Bazalgette (“The Last Kingdom,” “Doctor Who”) will direct the first four episodes. While Deborah Davis (“The Favourite”) still on board as creator, season 2’s writing team is led by Louise Ironside, joined by Charlotte Wolf, Francesca Forristal and Andrew Bampfield. The series, which is being backed by Banijay and Capa Drama (Newen Studios), is expected to start filming in the fall. The new season will continue telling the epic story of the avant-garde young queen, played by Emilia Schüle (“Ku’damm 56/ 63”), with Louis Cunningham (“Bridgerton”) as the king of France, Louis XVI.

QUEEN of France viewers were quick to point out a major flaw with the BBC's new Marie Antoinette drama last night. The period series takes artistic licence with the story of the decadent, much-maligned 18th century monarch.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Banijay Rights has pre-sold “Marie-Antoinette,” the eight-part period series, to PPS Distribution in the U.S. The series will have its North American premiere in the Spring. The deal marks the latest international deal for the show which is produced by Banijay Studios France, CAPA Drama and Les Gens. The series was commissioned by Canal +’s Creation Originale label and follows recent pre-sales to the U.K. public broadcaster BBC2 and BBC First in Australia. Created and written by Deborah Davis (“The Favourite”), “Marie Antoinette” tells the story of the avant-garde young queen, played by Emilia Schüle.

BBC drama - but did you know that he is a member of a real life royal family?Louis, 24, who made his acting debut in the hit Netflix series as Lord Corning, is actually the grandson of the late Prince Charles of Luxembourg.He charmed viewers after bursting onto our screens in Bridgerton in 2021, with his only previous credited acting role as Rob in the music video for Crossfire.READ NEXT: Meghan Markle 'wanted BBC Strictly gig but didn't get the job', claims Tom BowerHowever, he is now set to become another royal as he takes up a leading role in upcoming drama series Marie Antoinette.The up-and-coming actor, and real-life royal, will play Louis XVI in the eight-part series, which has been created and written by Deborah Davis.It will tell the story of famous queen Marie Antoinette, who was only 14 years old when she left Austria to marry the Dauphin of France.The part of Marie Antoinette is due to be played by Emilia Schule, alongside a star-studded cast including Oscar Lesage, Jasmine Blackborow and Jack Archer.Ahead of the launch of the new series, Sue Deeks, Head of Programme Acquisition at the BBC, told Daily Mail: "Marie Antoinette possesses an enduring fascination and Deborah Davis has a very singular vision for her story."We are truly delighted to be bringing this ambitious project to BBC Two and iPlayer."Chris Stewart of SVP Sales, UK & Eire at Banijay Rights, also added: "Marie Antoinette is an extraordinary fresh new take on one of France’s most iconic - and controversial - figures, filled with stunning scenery, fine performances and epic costumes."He added: "Following on from the success of Versailles on BBC Two, we are excited to again bring the extravagance and excitement of French court life to UK

Patrick 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.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster BBC Two has pre-bought historical drama “Marie Antoinette,” created and written by Deborah Davis (“The Favourite”).The eight-part series tells the story of the modern and avant-garde young queen, played by Emilia Schüle (“Ku’damm 63”), who was barely 14 years old when she left Austria to marry the Dauphin of France.

Rebecca Davis editorFilming has begun on “Marie Antoinette,” a new, eight-part drama for Canal Plus Creation Originale.The story of the incredibly modern young queen was created and written by Deborah Davis (“The Favourite”), who worked alongside co-writers Louise Ironside (“The Split”), Avril E. Russell (“All on a Summer’s Day”) and Chloë Moss (“Run Sister Run”).

Filming is underway on Marie Antoinette, an eight-part drama created and written by Deborah Davis (The Favourite).