Tag: King Henry
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Damian Lewis Gets the Royal Treatment in Wolf Hall – April 6, 2015
Damian Lewis gets the royal treatment in ‘Wolf Hall’ Homeland veteran Damian Lewis transforms into King Henry VIII in PBS Masterpiece’s six-part Wolf Hall—it premiered April 5 by Sara Vilkomerson – Entertainment Weekly – April 6, 2015 We asked Lewis to talk Tudor stye, historical misconceptions, and saying goodbye to Brody. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Do you think…
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Damian Lewis – Wolf Hall’s Henry VIII – on why it’s his TV star wife Helen McCrory who rules their marriage
When Damian Lewis was summoned to Buckingham Palace to receive his OBE — awarded for services to acting — he decided to treat himself to a new morning suit. He hadn’t worn one since his school days at Eton, where it is the uniform, but as he would be receiving his honour from Prince William,…
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Damian Lewis’ Inspiration for Wolf Hall’s Henry VIII: ‘Wills and Harry’ – Jan 21, 2015
Damian Lewis’ Inspiration for Wolf Hall’s Henry VIII: ‘Wills and Harry’ Damian Lewis reveals the unlikely inspiration behind his portrayal of Henry VIII by Hannah Furness and Gaby Wood – The Telegraph – 21 January 2015 As he plays a handsome Henry VIII, pacing his palaces as he negotiates a split with Rome, one might…
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Damian Lewis Says Henry VIII “As Big A Brand As Coca-Cola” – Jan 19, 2015
Damian Lewis Says Henry VIII “As Big A Brand As Coca-Cola,” While Plugging PBS’s ‘Wolf Hall’ Television Critics Association Press Tour, Winter Tour, Panel Discussion by Lisa de Moraes – Deadline – January 19, 2015 “Henry [VIII] as a brand, is right up there with Coca Cola,â€Â Damian Lewis said, of the oft-portrayed Tudor king he plays…
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PBS’ Wolf Hall Starring Damian Lewis Could Be TV’s Next Great Antihero Story – Jan 19, 2015
PBS’ ‘Wolf Hall’ Starring Damian Lewis Could Be TV’s Next Great Antihero Story by Ryan Lattanzio – Indiewire – 19, January 2015 Will Henry VIII be Emmy winner Damian Lewis’ first, great post-Nick Brody role? Directed by Peter Kosminsky and written by Peter Straughan (one half of the Oscar-nominated “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy†duo), this six-part BBC drama…
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Damian Lewis’ Henry VIII in Wolf Hall Has Killer Calves – Jan 19, 2015
Damian Lewis’ Henry VIII in Wolf Hall Has Killer Calves by Jasmin Rosemberg – Variety – 19 January 2015 Henry VIII, infamous King of England in the sixteenth century, is often remembered for his gluttonous form, his string of wives, his disharmony with the Pope and his brute beheading spree. But Damian Lewis, star of the…