Seduction, intrigues and political plots are at the heart of Mary & George, the series available on Canal + and myCanal. Information on the program.
In L’England of the 17th century, a woman, widowed and penniless, does everything to rise in society, herself and her family, even if it means using her son George as a seductive bait. Historical drama tinged with eroticism, Mary & Georgea British series in 7 episodes, is available from June 3, 2024 on Canal++ and on myCanal. This is an adaptation of a historical story The King’s Assassinby Benjamin Wooley, written by DC Moore who had already worked on Killing Eve.
To play the penniless but ambitious widow, the choice fell on Julianne Moore which we no longer present. His son George is played by Nicholas Galitzine (The idea of being with you, Cinderella, Our bruised hearts) and King James I by Tony Curan (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen).
What is the plot of the series Mary & George ?
The scandalous true story of Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham who, in 17th century England, used her son George to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. Through intrigue, the Villiers family became the most successful and influential that the English court had ever known.
Which actors are in the cast of the series Mary & George ?
- Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers
- Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers
- Tony Curran as King James I
- Sean Gilder as Sir Thomas Compton
- Mark O’Halloran as Sir Francis Bacon
- Trine Dyrholm as Queen Anne
- Simon Russell Beale as Sir George Villiers
- Niamh Algar as Sandie
- Adrian Rawlins as Sir Edward Coke
- Jacob McCarthy as Kit Villiers
- Rina Mahoney as Laura Ashcattle
- Emily Fairn as Jenny
- Amelia Gething as Frances Coke
- Tom Victor as John Villiers
- Alice Grant as Susan Villiers
Where to watch the series Mary & George in streaming ?
Series Mary & George is available on Canal+ then myCanal from June 3, 2024. Several offers exist: the basic offer costs 27.99 euros per month (without commitment or with one year of commitment), and 22.99 euros per month for 12 months if you commit for 2 years. You will have access to all the channels in the Canal+ package as well as myCanal. An offer extended to other services (Netflix, OCS, Disney+, Paramount+, Apple TV+, Insomnia and thematic channels), the Ciné Séries Pack, is available for 45.99 euros per month without commitment or 29.99 euros per month for 12 months with a two-year commitment.