Historical series, immersing viewers in the world of political intrigue, palace gossip, unrequited and mutual love, cold-blooded betrayal, are captivated by a special realism, in which parallels with the present day are clearly traced. The paintings recreated from the remaining chronicles and chronicles captivate with the scale of the productions. The distant past, which becomes present for several hours, takes hold of thoughts. And now contemporaries are thinking about the insidious villains and real heroes of the series.
Audience love
This historical drama, which has been shot for several years, has deservedly received many cinematic awards and audience love around the world. Forty episodes of the epic, in which special attention is paid to the dramatic aspect, recreated the atmosphere prevailing at the court of King Henry VIII.
The history of the Tudor dynasty excited the audience with colorful scenery, rich costumes, and of course, an amazing game of actors embodied in the characters of the English court.
Rhys-Myers as the Cruel Henry VIII
The starring role is played by the charismatic Irishman Jonathan Rhys-Myers, whose popularity just went wild after the release of the Tudors series. The actors admitted that they were faced with the task of showing Henry, who was entering into brutal armed conflicts, and the reverse side of his reign, associated with the flourishing of culture, diplomacy and economics.
Jonathan Rhys-Myers, outwardly unlike the king, perfectly conveyed his imperious manners and special cruelty to dissenters. During the reign of Henry VIII , a monarchy was established, which was called absolute. The actor, who became the favorite of all the spectators, did not hide that the last seasons were given to him very hard. He even dreamed of giving someone the role of an aging and stout Heinrich, saying that it was too difficult for him to gain weight and play at 32 years old, a man who is well over 50.
Bugs and sacrifices
The actors of Tudors for four years seemed to live at the king’s court, where political intrigues and love passions unfolded. The incredibly important issue raised by the filmmakers is the fragility of human life. It doesn’t matter who you are by type: commoner or know. Even a high state post did not become a guarantee of security. The Tudors actors perfectly conveying the emotions of their heroes showed that politicians are also people who make mistakes, for which the country paid a lot. The unleashed wars led to casualties, illnesses and starvation, while government officials flattered their vanity.
The challenge faced by the author of the series
The producer and creator of the series, Michael Hurst, said that he dreamed of changing the prevailing opinion of the English king, who gained power at the age of 18. “I was always interested to know what happened to him and why he turned into a real monster. We tried to attract the most upscale actors. And even in the episodes we have amazing artists. They rushed into our project, reviving their characters, and I tried to help them all, ”explained the author of the Tudors epic.
Actors and roles were carefully selected by the director. And this is one of the components of a resounding success. Hurst said the drama would be of interest to a wide audience, even those who had never been interested in the royal dynasty. His main task was to ensure that all the characters did not look like museum exhibits, but appeared as living people with passions burning them.
Natalie Dormer, who played Anna Boleyn
British actress Natalie Dormer amazingly conveyed the feelings of the second wife of the loving Henry - the flirty Anna Boleyn - in the grand film "The Tudors". The television series, whose actors performed amazingly well with their roles, did not pretend to be too documentary, but raised topics of concern to all.
The fate of Boleyn became one of the key moments of the picture, stating the problem of the dependent position of even the most senior women on men in society. The queen who was unjustly accused of treason, who was bored with her husband and did not give birth to the long-awaited heir, was beheaded in the Tower in a trumped-up case. For amazing work in the series, Dormer was awarded nominations for the best dramatic role. At the same time, critics praised her game, throwing laudatory reviews.
King's tremulous love for Jane Seymour
Professional actors of Tudors felt incredibly comfortable in front of cameras even in the most revealing scenes. The producer set the task for the artists - to convey the true feelings of the king. And in the erotic moments, those women with whom Henry was the happiest are almost not involved.
The most beloved wife of the ruler of England - Jane Seymour, who was brilliantly played by Annabelle Wallis, died after the birth of the heir. In scenes with a shy woman who never tried to get into her husband’s political affairs, there is a lot of chastity that claims that true love is creative and non-public. The Tudors actors, who played a couple in love, showed a real admiration for his beautiful wife by Henry and a reverent attitude towards her. And the sudden death of her beloved becomes the worst loss for the king.
Fragility of human life
Of course, the main hero of the epic, telling about the events developing over thirty years, is Henry VIII. Jonathan Rhys-Myers masterfully conveyed the character of a young and aged tyrant, whose outlook on life was constantly changing. Living in the role of the Tudors actors, following the director's directions, demonstrated the fragility of human life. And they said that seemingly constant happiness can slip away, leaving only memory about itself.