Exclusive: The Serpent Queen Season 2 interviews with Minnie Driver, & creatives Justin Haythe and Erwin Stoff
Currently playing on Starz is Season two of “The Serpent Queen'' featuring two time Academy Award Nominee Samantha Morton returning as the nefarious Queen Mother Catherine de Medici. Academy Award Nominee Minnie Driver joins the series as Queen Elizabeth I. “The Serpent Queen'' of France has arrived and is willing to do anything to survive.
“The Serpent Queen” tells the story of Catherine de Medici (Morton) who, against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history.
In season two, Catherine de Medici is Queen Regent of France now that her son, Charles IX has come of age. Distracted by the personal conflicts of the Valois children, a new mysterious prophet named Edith gains a loyal following who vow to challenge the current religious establishment, sparking tension across the country. Feeling threatened by the rising strain, the divided court turn to their own schemes for selfish benefit. The Guises commit unholy acts while the Bourbons turn to a familiar foreign sovereign, Queen Elizabeth I of England in hopes of personal gain.
As France falls into political and religious turmoil, Catherine struggles to maintain her power, but The Serpent Queen will do whatever she needs to regain control.
The cast also includes Danny Kirrane, Ray Panthaki, Raza Jaffrey, Enzo Cilenti, Amrita Acharia, Ruby Bentall, Beth Goddard, Ludivine Sagnier, and Rupert Everett. As previously announced, the series also stars Angus Imrie, Emma McDonald, Stanley Morgan, and Philippine Velge as series regulars. Rosalie Craig, Isobel Jesper Jones, Bill Milner, Ashley Thomas, and Alexandre Willaume join in recurring roles.
"The Serpent Queen" is based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda and is from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe. The series is executive produced by Francis Lawrence and Erwin Stoff. The series is produced for STARZ by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Blackfilmandtv.com’s Wilson Morales spoke with Minnie Driver, & creatives Justin Haythe and Erwin Stoff on Season 2 of The Serpent Queen.
