Sunday, 18th April 2021 at 9:00 am
Leonardo da Vinci is the second artist that Aidan Turner has portrayed on screen after his turn as Dante Gabriel Rossetti in BBC2’s Desperate Romantics 12 years ago. But the actor has a confession. “I can’t draw,” he winces sheepishly.
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Artistic skill aside, Turner’s role in Amazon Prime’s Leonardo is an easy sell for fans of his previous eponymous lead role in Poldark. Yes, after a two-year absence from our screens, the 37-year-old is back, and in (and sometimes out of) a well-fitting period costume. As that well-known Leonardo equation goes: “Billowy shirt + gripping plot + Aidan Turner as lead = successful period drama”.
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This weekend, HBO will introduce audiences to a new fantasy world with
The Nevers, the latest blockbuster series created by Joss Whedon (who left the show last year). Centered around a group of Victorian women who discover unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a desire to change the world, as the logline notes,
The Nevers will be another genre-bending TV event, particularly with the adult-friendly paid cable company constantly on the search for their next
Game of Thrones. Certainly, if the show does well,
The Nevers could boost the profile of its notable cast, which includes Laura Donnelly, Olivia Williams, James Norton, Tom Riley, and Nick Frost. If you re wondering why this distinguished ensemble looks familiar, we re here to help. Here s where you ve seen
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Laura Donnelly plays Amalia True
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Who is Amalia? Amalia is described as the “most irresponsible, spontaneous, and psychologically broken hero of 19th-century London”, and represents a major threat to the British elite. She is absolutely committed to her cause, while she also enjoys a drink.
What else has Laura Donnelly been in? Northern Irish actor Donnelly has been seen in several popular TV shows including Outlander, Britannia and The Fall, while she’s also won significant acclaim for her stage career – picking up a Best Actress Olivier Award for her turn in The Ferryman.