ITV to take on Wolf Hall with stunning new Tudor period drama about Elizabeth I [Video]

ITV is set to air a captivating new retelling of Tudor history, directed by a multi-BAFTA award-winning filmmaker.

ITV dives into Tudor history with a new period drama from ex-Grey’s Anatomy bosses Joan Rater, Tony Phelan, and William Harper.

ITV is set to air a captivating new retelling of Tudor historyCredit: BBC

Promising intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles, the series will bring fresh perspective to one of history’s most dramatic dynastiesCredit: BBC

Blending rich storytelling with stunning visualsCredit: BBC

Titled Majesty, the new period drama depicts the life of a young Elizabeth I and her place in the court of King Henry VIII.

It will not be an accurate retelling of the famed queen’s life like a documentary.

The series is described as “a bold, intriguing reimagining of her life based upon conspiracy theories which surrounded her as a youth”.

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