- Original name: The great
- Country: Australia, UK
- Genre: drama
- Producer: Matt Sheckman
- World premiere: May 15, 2020 (Hulu)
- Premiere in Russia: 16 May 2020
- Starring: E. Fanning, N. Holt, F. Fox, G. Lee, L. Hines, M. One Cartwright, B. Gbadamosi, F. Keith-Roach, P. O'Kelly, T. Appiah
- Duration: 10 episodes
Watch the official trailer for Season 1 of The Great Drama Series with a Spring 2020 release date and an amazing storyline; actors are Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult. Historical costumed dramas are invariably popular, with more and more feature films and multi-part projects appearing. Online platform Hulu calls the new project "an anti-historical journey through Russia in the 18th century after the rise of Catherine the Great." On July 9, 1762, 33-year-old Catherine II ascended the Russian throne. According to many sources, the next few decades were among the most striking in the history of the country, which led to both the expansion of the territory and an increase in investment in culture and art.
Expectations rating - 94%.
About the plot
The plot tells about the youth of Catherine II, nee Sophia. A young girl marries Emperor Peter III and is forced to choose between personal happiness and the future of Russia. It is a mixture of aristocratic luxury and behind-the-scenes intrigue.
About production
Directed by Matt Sheckman (Dr. House, Fargo).
As part of the offscreen team:
- Screenplay: Tony McNamara (The Favorite, Doctor, Doctor);
- Producers: Chris Davis, T. McNamara, Nick O'Hagan (Hector's Journey in Search of Happiness), etc .;
- Editing: Anthony Boyce (Thick of Action), Nicholas Gaster (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead);
- Artists: Cave Quinn (The Broken), Marcus Wookie (Breathe for Us), Caroline Greville-Morris (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), etc .;
- Operator: John Brawili ("The Resident"), Anette Haellmigk ("The Kominsky Method").
Studios:
- Echo Lake Entertainment;
- Macgowan Films;
- Media Rights Capital;
- Thruline Entertainment.
Starring
Cast of actors:
Interesting Facts
Did you know that:
- The series again reunites Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning, who previously co-starred in Youth (2014).
Since Catherine II is one of the most influential women leaders in history, it should come as no surprise that her accomplishments are undergoing a period of cinematic rethinking. The exact release date for the episodes of the 1st season of the series "Great" (2020) is already known, the actors and roles are announced, the plot is announced, and the official trailer has been released.
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