If you are a fan of Bridgerton and period dramas that focus on women in a way that doesn't scream “damsel in distress,” then there's a new series you might like. Prime Video's My lady Jane— inspired by the best-selling series of novels — is a romantic series set in an alternate Tudor fantasy world. It's set to premiere on the streaming service this summer with plenty of high-energy adventure, comedy and a heavy dose of drama. Check out the first look images My lady Jane low:
As you can see, it certainly delivers in the aesthetics department. Here's a synopsis of the series to give you a clearer idea of what's going on.
… My Lady Jane is a radical retelling of English royal history, in which King Henry VIII's son Edward does not die of tuberculosis, Lady Jane Gray is not beheaded, and neither is her husband Guildford. At the center of this stunning new series is the brilliant and headstrong Jane, who is unexpectedly crowned queen overnight and finds herself the target of nefarious villains who come for the crown (and her boss)… My Lady Jane is an epic story of true and high love. adventure, where the damsel in distress saves herself, her true love and then the Kingdom.
Buckle up for the tragic story of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then was beheaded in 1553… Shit. We are telling the story as it should have happened: the damsel in distress is saved. This is an epic tale of true love and high adventure set in an alternate universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance and romance. Stuck.
Well, that sounds absolutely exciting! The My lady Jane The TV series stars newcomer Emily Bader as Jane Gray alongside Edward Bluemel as Guildford Dudley. Jordan Peters plays King Edward. Dominic Cooper is Lord Seymour, Anna Chancellor plays Jane's mother Lady Frances Grey, and Rob Brydon is Lord Dudley, Guildford's father. Jim Broadbent will be the Duke of Leicester, aka Jane's uncle. Henry Ashton plays Guildford's brother Stan and Isabelle Brownson and Robyn Betteridge play Jane's two sisters. Rounding out the cast are Kate O'Flynn and Abbie Hern as the King's sisters, Princess Mary and Princess Bess, respectively.
One thing I particularly like is that there is an all-female team behind it My lady Jane. Creator Gemma Burgess is co-showrunner/executive producer along with Meredith Glynn. Jamie Babbit directs five of the eight episodes and serves as director/executive producer. Sarah Bradshaw and Laurie MacDonald are executive producers.
What is Prime Video's release date My lady Jane?
My lady Jane will arrived on Prime Video on June 27, so a trailer should be headed our way very soon. It's currently unclear if all eight episodes will drop at the same time.
