Great news for fans who can’t get enough of royal historical drama TV: Sky’s Mary & George is slated to air in 2024.
This seven-episode miniseries tells the story of Mary and George Villiers, a mother and son who will do anything to rise to the upper echelons of 1600s England. While the series is still in post-production, fans can visit filming locations from Mary & George in Great Britain today.
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What to know about Sky’s Mary & George
Everything you need to know about the devilish mum and son duo before Mary & George hits Sky in 2024.
What is being filmed at Old Hunstanton?
If you happened to wander the dunes of Old Hunstanton Beach in June 2023 and wondered what production team was in town, it was the crew of Mary & George shooting scenes.
What is the Mary & George TV show about?
Mary & George is a drama about a mother, Mary, and her second son, George, who are striving to elevate their social status from just below nobility to the highest seat of power they can grasp in 1600s England.
Who is in the cast of Mary & George?
Mary & George is a Sky Original period drama with Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers, Nicholas Galitzine as a young George, and Tony Curran as James VI and I. The cast includes Nicola Walker, Trine Dyrholm, Lydia Fleming, and Ryan Oliva.
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What other movies is Nicholas Galitzine in?
This won’t be the first time—and we bet not the last time—Nicholas Galitzine plays a royal. He starred in the Amazon film Red, White & Royal Blue and played Prince Robert in 2021’s Cinderella.
Is Mary & George based on a true story?
If you love historical dramas with a side of scandal, then you’ll love that Mary & George is inspired by a true story. Like in the show, the real-life Mary Villiers groomed her son to seduce King James VI and I. Bribery, collusion, murder, and a host of other crimes fill this unbelievable account of 17th-century England.
Where to watch Mary & George?
Mary & George will be available in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW. In the US and Canada, you’ll be able to catch it exclusively on STARZ.
What is the Mary & George release date?
Mum’s the word on when exactly Mary & George will debut, but Sky has revealed a March 2024 release date.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Juliet Lehair. Image Location: Old Hunstanton Beach, Norfolk, UK
Where was Mary & George filmed?
Though Mary & George hasn’t hit our screens, Sky was kind enough to share Mary & George filming locations with the world before the show debuts. Here are a few filming locations for Mary & George in London and throughout England that you can visit by train.
Old Hunstanton Beach
Closest station: King’s Lynn
Norfolk has some of the best beaches in Britain and Old Hunstanton Beach is no stranger to film crews shooting royal scenes. The Princess Diana historical drama Spencer was also filmed in the area.
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Stirling Castle
Closest station: Stirling
What we believe is one of the best castles in all of Europe, Stirling Castle set the stage for a banquet scene in Mary & George. Its exterior also cosplayed as one of our favorite UK cities: Edinburgh.
Ashridge Estate
Closest station: Berkhamsted
The gorgeous Ashridge Estate’s acreage was used for Mary & George’s hunting scenes. The estate is owned by the National Trust and is available to tour.
Image Credit: Getty Images, merlinpf. Image Location: Dover Castle, Dover, UK
Dover Castle
Closest station: Dover Priory
A wonderful day trip from London, Dover Castle gets the distinguished honor of portraying the Tower of London in Mary & George.
Knole
Closest station: Sevenoaks
Knole is another stunning National Trust gem showcased in the series, standing in for the interior shots of James’ palace.
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Ham House and Garden
Closest station: St Margarets
Whereas some of the real-life locations weren’t practical for filming, the original London residence of George Villiers is nonexistent today. Ham House stood in as a substitute. Take the train one stop east to find the Ted Lasso filming locations in Richmond.
The Charterhouse
Closest station: Barbican (London Underground station)
The Charterhouse in London is open to tour, should you want to see where production faked a handful of locales including the London Palace, the King’s Banquet Hall, and the London Meat Market. Two or three blocks south, you’ll find St Bartholomew the Great, a medieval church also used in Mary & George for the royal coronation and other scenes.
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