Category: Mary Queen of Scots

Max Richter to score Mary Queen of Scots

It has been reported that Max Richter is going to be responsible to score the upcoming historical drama ‘Mary Queen of Scots’!

The film is going to be released by Focus Features on November 2nd 2018, under direction of Josie Rourke and starring Oscar-nominated actresses Saoirse Ronan (Mary Stuart) and Margot Robbie (Queen Elizabeth I). David Tennant, Jack Lowden, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn, Brendan Coyle and Eileen O’Higgins are also listed among co-stars names.

Richter’s recent projects include Scott Cooper’s western Hostiles, which is currently playing in theaters nationwide.

First still from “Mary, Queen of Scots”

Entertainment Weekly has shared the very first still of Saoirse in Mary, Queen of Scots! We have added the image to our gallery.

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Focus Features Sets “Mary, Queen of Scots” Release Date

Focus Features Sets “Mary, Queen of Scots” Release Date

Focus Features has announced the release date of Mary, Queen of Scots! If all goes well, the film will premiere in the United States on November 2, 2018 in select theaters.

The biography drama MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS will have a November 2 2018 limited release. From artistic director of The Donmar Warehouse comes the story of Mary Stuart. The film is based on John Guy’s novel My Heart is My Own: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots which was adapted by Beau Willimon (The Ides of March, House of Cards)

The film stars Saoirse Ronan as the charismatic Mary Stuart, who became Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18. Instead of remarrying, Mary returns to her native home of Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie). Determined to be more than a figurehead, Marry asserts her claim to the throne against Elizabeth I. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies arise as they change the course of history.

Also starring is Guy Pearce, David Tennant, and Jack Lowden while Tim Bevan, Eric Felner and Debra Hayward produce.

Source: The Tracking Board

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First look at Saoirse in “Mary, Queen of Scots”

The first image of Saoirse in the film Mary, Queen of Scots has been released! We have added the image to our photogallery. The current prediction is that the film will be released in late 2018.

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“Mary, Queen of Scots” Production News

Hey guys! I am back to updating the site after being absent for a while, and thankfully I’ve got some news about MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS to share with you! As you may know, Saoirse has been attached to this project for years, and it seems it is finally coming together now. According to the website Royal Central, the film has a £180 million budget and it is set to film in Edinburgh, Scotland, over the summer.

A £180 million blockbuster movie about Mary, Queen of Scots is to be filmed in Scotland during the summer.

Mary, Queen of Scots, is being written by the creator of House of Cards – the hit American political series. Saoirse Ronan will play the lead role. She previously had award-winning roles in The Grand Budapest Hotel and Brooklyn.

The film will be shot in Edinburgh. It is finally coming to production after being stuck in development for over a decade.

Producers and backers became enamoured with the screenplay written by Beau Willimon, the man behind House of Cards.

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Margot Robbie to join Saoirse in ‘Mary Queen of Scots’

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Margot Robbie has been cast as Queen Elizabeth opposite Saoirse Ronan’s Mary Stuart in the upcoming drama ‘Mary Queen of Scots’.

The film will take on the historical family rivalry between Elizabeth and Mary, when the latter attempted to overthrow her cousin’s seat on the English thrown.

Josie Rourke will direct from a script by Michael Hirst and Penelope Skinner. Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Liza Chasin are set to produce.

Susanne Bier to direct Saoirse in ‘Mary Queen Of Scots’

You may recall that over a year ago it was announced that Saoirse was going to star in “Mary Queen Of Scots”, and then not much else was heard. Well it looks like it has found a helmer in Susanne Bier.

The director is in talks to direct the flick, with Penelope Skinner (“How I Live Now”) working on the script with the previously announced Michael Hirst (“Elizabeth”). Ronan will obviously take the juicy leading part, the queen of Scotland, who married a first cousin, who wound up being murdered, then hooked up with the guy accused of setting up the killing, leading to an an uprising and imprisonment in Loch Leven Castle. Mary also attempted to assassinate Queen Elizabeth, leading to her execution. So, definitely lots to dive into for director and star alike.

No word yet on when this might shoot, but the wheels seem to be turning once again on this one, so we’ll keep an ear and eye out.

Source: Screen Daily

Saoirse talks about “Mary Queen of Scots”

Saoirse talked about her upcoming role as Mary in the film “Mary Queen of Scots” to STV last month, while promoting the well received Neil Jordan vampire film Byzantium at the Glasgow Film Festival.

“I’m hopefully going to be playing Mary Queen of Scots in the second half of the year, and I’m really looking forward to it, just coming back to Scotland. Scottish history is fascinating, and it’s very similar to Irish history. When I read the script, and I started reading up a little bit about Mary, I found it really touched a nerve, because it’s very similar to what we went through as well. So I really hope it works out, I’d love to play her.”

Watch the video here.

Source: STV Entertainment