The series The Serpent Queen, which follows the life of Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton), stars Morton, Amrita Acharia, Enzo Cilenti, Barry Atsma, Nicholas Burns, Danny Kirrane, Sennia Nanua, Beth Goddard, Antonia Clarke, George Jaques, Minnie Driver, Angus Imrie, Emma McDonald, Stanley Morgan, Philippine Velge, Rosalie Craig, Isobel Jesper Jones, Bill Milner, Ashley Thomas and Alexandre Willaume star.
Eight episodes were produced for the second season.
Starz revealed more about the series in the press release below:
"STARZ has released a first look at the second season of the captivating historical drama The Serpent Queen led by Samantha Morton. The photos show the debut of Academy Award nominated Minnie Driver as the infamous 'Virgin Queen' Elizabeth I who rivals Catherine at court in the upcoming season. In addition, STARZ has also released the first teaser trailer revealing that Catherine will do anything to maintain her power.
The Serpent Queen tells the story of Catherine de Medici (Morton) who, against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. The second season of the lavish drama is scheduled for the summer of 2024.
Danny Kirrane, Ray Panthaki, Raza Jaffrey, Enzo Cilenti, Amrita Acharia, Ruby Bentall, Beth Goddard, Ludivine Sagnier and Rupert Everett will return to their previous roles.
Angus Imrie, Emma McDonald, Stanley Morgan and Philippine Velge are also regular actors in the series. Rosalie Craig, Isobel Jesper Jones, Bill Milner, Ashley Thomas and Alexandre Willaume have recurring roles.
The Serpent Queen is based on the book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda and is from writer and executive producer Justin Haythe.
The series is produced by Francis Lawrence and Erwin Stoff. The Serpent Queen is produced for STARZ by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.
The season two premiere date of 2024 will be announced at a later date.
You can check out more first-look photos and a trailer below.
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