Epic period drama with James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau will screen in Australia later this year.
SBS has picked up sweeping UK / US period epic King & Conqueror.
Set in 11th-century Britain, it stars James Norton as the King of England, Harold Godwinson, who faces a threat to his throne from an ambitious Norman, William the Conqueror (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau).
Emily Beecham plays Edith Swan-neck and Clémence Poésy stars as Matilda, their respective wives. Eddie Marsan is King Edward.
The series is created by Michael Robert Johnson, directed by Baltasar Kormákur, Erik Leijonborg and Bálint Szentgyörgyi.
BBC has the UK rights while Prime Video has taken it for the U.S. and HBO Max in the Nordics, Iberia, Southeast Asia, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
“King & Conqueror is a sweeping, cinematic drama with global appeal, and we’re thrilled to see such strong demand from leading platforms around the world,” says Lisa Kramer, President of International Content Licensing at PGCD. “Compelling storytelling, exceptional cast, and bold creative vision make it a standout series that resonates across markets and cultures.”
Bound to be a big feature of SBS Upfronts, to be unveiled in a month.
Update: SBS confirms it will premiere the eight-episode series on SBS and SBS On Demand later this year.
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.”
Source: Deadline