Royal with surprising 'hidden' acting career on Netflix set to appear in new BBC Drama
dailystar.co.ukBBC 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.
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