The makers of the romance-fantasy series “My Lady Jane” unveiled the official trailer on Tuesday, promising a radical reimagining of English royal history.
Based on the best-selling novel, the series reworks the story of Lady Jane Grey, offering a new twist that omits her execution, the death of King Henry VIII’s son Edward from tuberculosis, and the treachery of her husband, Guildford.
In this fresh take, Jane Grey is portrayed as an intelligent and stubborn young woman. Her unexpected coronation leaves her in shock, and she soon becomes the target of villains who seek not just her crown but her life as well. “My Lady Jane” combines an epic love story with fantastic adventures.
Streaming platform Prime Video shared the trailer on their official X handle, treating fans to a glimpse of the series.
Newcomer Emily Bader stars in the titular role of Jane Grey, with Edward Bluemel (“Killing Eve”) playing Guildford Dudley, and Jordan Peters (“Pirates”) as King Edward. The cast also includes Dominic Cooper (“Preacher”) as Lord Seymour, Anna Chancellor (“Pennyworth”) as Lady Frances Grey, and Rob Brydon (“The Trip”) as Lord Dudley. Jim Broadbent (“The Duke”) plays the Duke of Leicester, while Henry Ashton (“Outlander”) stars as Stan Dudley. Jane’s sisters are portrayed by Isabella Brownson (“Napoleon”) and Robyn Betteridge (“Wheel of Time”), and the King’s sisters, Princess Mary and Princess Bess, are played by Kate O’Flynn (“Landscapers”) and Abbie Hern (“Enola Holmes 2”), respectively. Additional cast members include Mairead Tyers (“Extraordinary”), Joe Klocek (“The Dry”), and Michael Workeye (“This is Going to Hurt”).
Gemma Burgess, creator of the “Brooklyn Girls” trilogy, serves as co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Meredith Glynn (“The Boys”). Jamie Babbit (“Only Murders in the Building”) directs five of the eight episodes and serves as producing director and executive producer. Sarah Bradshaw (“Citadel,” “The Mummy”) and Laurie MacDonald (“The Ring,” “Zorro,” “Men In Black,” “Gladiator”) also join as executive producers.
