Pics And Clips To Episode 3 Of Season 2 Of Starz’s The Spanish Princess
Starz has released a few clips to Episode 2 (“Flodden”)for the upcoming second part of their historical drama The Spanish Princess, the limited series where Queen Catherine continues to fight for her place in the court despite already proving herself as a politician, a diplomat, and a warrior. Starring Charlotte Hope, “The Spanish Princess” Part Two airs Sunday, October 18th at 8PM ET/PT on STARZ.
The 8-episode drama is drawn from the global best-selling novels, The Constant Princess and The King’s Curse, written by Philippa Gregory.
In Episode 3 (“Grief”), As Catherine fights to restore her marriage after another tragedy, so too Meg must find a way to pull Scotland together after the bloody battle of Flodden.
The concluding half of the STARZ Original Limited Series “The Spanish Princess,” continues the story of Queen Catherine (Charlotte Hope) and Henry VIII (Ruairi O’Connor). Presiding over the most glamorous court in Europe and beloved by their people, together they create an England that is proud, confident and strong enough to withstand threat from abroad. Catherine’s struggle to produce an heir places her marriage and position in the court at risk, and she is haunted by her choices from the past. Despite proving herself a politician, a diplomat, a national inspiration and even a military commander, Catherine must battle to save her love with the King, and to preserve the peace and prosperity of their reign.
Charlotte Hope (“The English Game,” “Game of Thrones”) and Ruairi O’Connor (“Delicious,” Teen Spirit) reprise their roles as the ruling couple Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII. Other key returning cast include Stephanie Levi-John (Diversion, Striking Out) as Catherine’s trusted confidante Lina de Cardonnes, Georgie Henley (The Chronicles of Narnia Trilogy) as Henry’s younger sister and Queen of Scotland Margaret (“Meg”) Tudor and Laura Carmichael (“Downton Abbey,” A United Kingdom) as Margaret (“Maggie”) Pole.
New cast members joining the limited series include Ray Stevenson (“Rome,” The Thor Franchise) as Meg’s boorish husband, King James IV of Scotland and Sai Bennett (“Mr. Selfridge,” “Close to the Enemy”) as Henry and Meg’s sister Princess Mary, now of age to forge a political alliance for the Tudors through her own marriage. Andrew Buchan (“Broadchurch,” “The Honourable Woman”) joins as the cultured and enigmatic Sir Thomas More and Peter Egan (“Downton Abbey,” “The Unforgotten”) is set to play Tudor stalwart General Howard.
The STARZ Original Limited Series “The Spanish Princess” is the second installment of the limited series follow-up to the Golden Globe® and Emmy® award-nominated STARZ Original Miniseries “The White Queen” and the critically acclaimed STARZ Original Limited Series “The White Princess.” Produced by Playground and All3 Media’s New Pictures, the 8-episode drama is drawn from the global best-selling novels, The Constant Princess and The King’s Curse, written by Philippa Gregory.
