Catherine was born in 1519, daughter of Lorenzo de' Medici (14491492 see entry), the powerful duke of Florence, Italy. Her film credits include “Concussion” and “We Have Always Lived in the Castle.” She is repped by Circle of Confusion, UTA and Granderson Des Rochers, LLP. Catherine's calculating policies yielded short-term victories, but when she died in 1589 her hopes for her family's long-term future lay in ruins.
Her mother died within a few days from puerperal fever. Catherine was born in 1519, daughter of Lorenzo de Medici (14491492 see entry), the powerful duke of Florence, Italy.
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Passon most recently executive produced and directed all episodes of the limited series “Little Birds” for ITV/Sky in the U.K. Catherines calculating policies yielded short-term victories, but when she died in 1589 her hopes for her familys long-term future lay in ruins. Haythe previously wrote the screenplay for the critically-acclaimed film “Revolutionary Road.” His other screenwriting credits include “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Red Sparrow,” and “Snitch.” He is repped by CAA and 3 Arts Entertainment. The premium cabler previously aired “The White Princess” about Elizabeth of York, and “The Spanish Princess,” about Catherine of Aragon. Starz has previously found success with shows about some of history’s best known queens. “She is a Queen who defies convention, as she relies upon her intellect, her unusual entourage and a ready supply of black magic inspiring, centuries later, the Evil Queen of fairy tales.” “Writing Catherine and her story has been truly exciting as she is a very complex leading character who becomes a skilled ruler, battling extraordinary political and personal odds throughout her reign,” said Haythe. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years. “We are thrilled to be working with such an incredibly talented team who will give this series a modern voice among a sensational historical backdrop.”Ĭonsidered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to concieve. “‘The Serpent Queen’ may be the most cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown that Starz has told,” said Christina Davis, president of original programming for Starz. Courtney Mock is overseeing the series on behalf of Lionsgate. Starz senior vice president of original programming Kathryn Tyus-Adair is the executive overseeing “The Serpent Queen” on behalf of the network. Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment will produce. Stacie Passon will direct multiple episodes, including the premiere. Justin Haythe will write and executive produce the series, with Francis Lawrence and Erwin Stoff also executive producing. The eight-episode series is based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda. Starz has ordered the period drama series “The Serpent Queen,” based on the life of Catherine de Medici.
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