Walking Dead’s Samantha Morton shares BTS Serpent Queen photos in celebration of season finale

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As a gaming enthusiast with a penchant for historical dramas, I can confidently say that “The Serpent Queen” is a gem among the crown jewels of television. With its captivating storyline, exceptional cast, and Samantha Morton‘s mesmerizing portrayal of Catherine de Medici, it has managed to carve out a unique space for itself amidst the sea of period dramas.

Samantha Morton, a renowned actress, took on the role of the villain Alpha during seasons 9 and 10 of “The Walking Dead”. Her performance as the leader of the Whispers was remarkable, and she reprised this character in episode 3 of the spinoff, “Tales of the Walking Dead”, providing insight into Alpha’s backstory. Currently, Morton is appearing on the Starz historical drama, “The Serpent Queen”, portraying Catherine de Medici.

In the world of captivating television, I can’t help but share my excitement that “The Serpent Queen” returned for its second season on Starz, starting July 12, 2024! This series, a brainchild of Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road), is deeply rooted in Leonie Frieda’s 2004 nonfiction work, “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France.”

For the second season, several original cast members came back, such as Danny Kirrane, Ray Panthaki, Raza Jaffrey, Enzo Cilenti, Amrita Acharia, Ruby Bentall, Beth Goddard, Ludivine Sagnier, Nicholas Burns, and Rupert Everett. Minnie Driver was added to the cast for this season as Elizabeth I, while Emma McDonald took over the role of Rahima, a character previously played by Sennia Nanua.

Moreover, Angus Imrie, Stanley Morgan, and Philippine Velge joined the main cast, while Rosalie Craig, Isobel Jesper Jones, Bill Milner, Ashley Thomas, and Alexandre Willaume were brought on as regulars who appear frequently but not every episode.

The initial eight-episode season debuted on September 11, 2022, and it started by depicting Catherine as a 14-year-old bride entering the French Valois court. As the narrative unfolds, it shifts between past occurrences and current events. Liv Hill skillfully portrays the youthful Catherine. The series follows Catherine’s struggles with a husband infatuated with an older woman, unpaid dowry, and her initial inability to bear a child, which was a crucial responsibility for a wife during that era. Despite these challenges, Catherine, who is exceptionally intelligent and tenacious, rises to become one of the most powerful queens to wear a crown.

On August 30th, the season 2 finale of “Starz’s All Saints Day” aired. Morton commemorated the end of the second season by sharing some fantastic behind-the-scenes photos and a brief video on social media.

There’s optimism among viewers that the series “The Serpent Queen” might get another season, however, no official confirmation has been made so far.

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2024-08-31 21:39