always pro union & always pro strike don’t put words in my mouth
i am finding nick & taylors lowkey support and little nods on social media both heartbreaking and heartwarming. i’m so sad they’ve missed the opportunity to promote rwrb & i genuinely think they are sad about it too. but also it’s almost more special to see their little lowkey actions - nick’s ❤️ and taylor using cant help falling in love on his insta story on release day especially for me - because they’re specifically for the folk who were excited about the film.
i think my favourite is nick sharing you’re on your own kid on his insta stories after casey had shared about how an edit of henry to that song had made them cry. for it to make sense you have to have seen casey’s story - so it’s for the book fans predominantly - and it also suggests that they’re sending fanvids and edits between themselves and it’s just all really lovely.
i really do hope they get a sequel - i’d be a little surprised if not, but who knows - if only so they can get a chance to promote the film in the way i wish they could’ve promoted this one.
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mary & george feature in tv & satellite magazine. airs in the uk on tuesday (5th) at 9pm on sky atlantic & sky showcase. boxset will be available on sky boxsets/NOW.
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Hollywood star Julianne Moore adopts her best English accent this week when she plays Mary Villiers, a mother-of-four determined to secure her family's future, in Sky's seven-part drama Mary & George.
When she learns that King James (Tony Curran) is in a sexual relationship with his adviser, the Earl of Somerset (Laurie Davidson), Mary realises she could gain considerable power and influence if her son George (Nicholas Galitzine) becomes the King's new favourite.
'Mary is from a kind of middling aristocratic family,’ explains Moore, 'She's living in less-than-ideal circumstances, looking for a way to educate her children and keep herself alive. The only way she's really able to do that is through her relationships with powerful men.’
After sending George to France to learn refinement, Mary endeavours to get him noticed - and King James is soon enamoured with the handsome young man.
'At the beginning, the relationship is very transactional for George’, explains Galitzine, 29. 'I don't think he develops feelings for James until a few months, perhaps years, into the relationship. George definitely has something to gain, but the love is very much real between them.'
Although the King is aware of the power games being played around him, he finds it refreshing that George comes from outside the usual circles of the royal court.
‘James is comfortable when hes in the company of his lovers - he wants to forget about being a king,’ says Curran, 54. ‘He wants that distraction of feeling safe with another person, as opposed to lords and politicians constantly grabbing at him, wanting him to make decisions about affairs of state.’
OUTRAGEOUS TRUESTORY
The series is based on the nonfiction book The King's Assassin by Benjamin Woolley, and Moore was drawn to the project by the way Mary seemed ahead of her time.
‘There was something outrageous and direct about her’, says Moore, who won a Best Actress Oscar in 2015 for her role as an early onset Alzheimer's patient in Still Alice. 'She seemed to have her own desire for power and agency in a situation where she might possibly have none. It's interesting what she achieved at a time when women couldn't even own property.’
The cast also includes Trine Dyrholm as Queen Anne of Denmark, Niamh Algar as Mary's confidante, prostitute Sandie, and Nicola Walker as the Queen's lady-in-waiting Lady Hatton.
Mary & George's salty language and revealing sex scenes may surprise some viewers, but the stars believe it reflects the earthy instincts of its characters as they grapple for power.
"The sensuality in the show isn't crass in any way, says Curran. 'It was certainly interesting for me. I'd ask the producers, "What am I wearing today?" and theyd reply, “Your birthday suit, pal!"’
'It's not a typical period drama because of the licence it takes with behaviours and sexuality,’ agrees Moore. 'It's beautiful and opulent and a wildly entertaining romp through history.’
Who’s Who (top right of image)
Mary Villiers
Julianne Moore
The deeply ambitious mother lives on her wits and wants to create a lasting legacy for her family.
George Villiers
Nicholas Galitzine
Mary's second son gains new-found confidence and charm after an educational visit to France.
King James
Tony Curran
The first joint ruler of Scotland and England, the King is seldom seen without an entourage of male companions.
Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset
Laurie Davidson
The King's current favourite is determined to stop George from usurping him.
Queen Anne of Denmark
Trine Dynolm
The Queen would prefer her husband's favourite to be someone she can control.
Sandie
Niamh Algar
Mary's confidante is a prostitute in a high-end brothel, making her privy to the secrets of the rich and powerful.
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