© Caroline Dubois - Capa Drama / Banijay Studios France / Les Gens / CANAL+
Content powerhouse Banijay and Newen
today announce the landmark historical drama, Marie Antoinette,
has been ordered for a second series by CANAL+, with filming expected to
begin in autumn.
Created by Deborah Davis (The Favourite),
the new season of Marie Antoinette will continue the extraordinary story
of the incredibly modern and avant-garde young queen, played by Emilia Schüle (Ku’damm
56/63), with Louis Cunningham (Bridgerton) as the king of France,
Louis XVI.
At the height of their power, while Marie Antoinette
and Louis face an unprecedented financial crisis, the incessant attacks of
Provence and Chartres against the royal couple stir up the hatred of the nobles
while disastrous consequences are looming with The Affair of the Necklace. From
Versailles to the Palais-Royal, the revolt rumbles…
The second season’s writing team is led by
Louise Ironside, joined by Charlotte Wolf, Francesca Forristal and Andrew
Bampfield. Ed Bazalgette will direct the first four episodes.
The CANAL+ Creation Originale, produced by Capa
Drama, Banijay Studios France, will once again be distributed globally
by Banijay Rights. The first season has been sold to over 70
territories, including PBS Distribution in the US, BBC First in Australia and
BBC Two and iPlayer in the UK, which reported consolidated viewing figures of
2.1 million for its premiere in 2022, and a raft of broadcasters across Europe
and LatAm.
Cathy Payne, CEO of Banijay Rights says:
“Without a doubt, Marie Antoinette has been a popular drama with our
buyers worldwide, and this is testament to the world-class producers in France
who have created a premium, returning series for the international market. The
flawless, high-quality production is filled with glamourous talent and lavish
locations, and we’re thrilled to offer a landmark new season of this unique
interpretation of the fashionable French queen to global audiences.”
Marie Antoinette is produced by Claude Chelli and Margaux
Balsan for Capa Drama, Stéphanie Chartreux for Banijay Studios France.
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