"She quickly realises she would be a better ruler and plots to take over the throne.
Elle Fanning as Catherine the Great in episode two of The Great.
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"Catherine is romantic and naive at the start, but throughout the series her ruthlessness grows."
Elle signed up for the project after reading Tony McNamara's script. The Australian also co-wrote
The Favourite starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone and Nicholas Hoult.
"I was drawn to Tony McNamara’s singular voice," said Elle, who also executive produced the first series of
The Great.
Filming of The Great in the Long Gallery of Hatfield House with Elle Fanning as Catherine the Great