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It seems Starz is on a roll lately with Spartacus, Party Down, Pillars, new Torchwood and now a Camelot TV show.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/h...sion/news/e3i6e499b206b4e48ab3c17f4e7e96c4551
https://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/starz-and-gk-tv-pick-cast-camelot-18012
Articles are a bit old but I figured it gave some info on the show.
Chris Albrecht is building "Camelot" at Starz.
In its first series order since Albrecht took the reins as president and CEO, the pay cabler has greenlighted a contemporary retelling of the Arthurian legend from a producing team that encompasses four countries -- the U.S., U.K., Ireland and Canada -- and is led by Oscar-winning producer Graham King and "The Tudors" masterminds Morgan O'Sullivan and Michael Hirst.
The 10-episode "Camelot," slated to premiere in first-half 2011, marks the first project from King's recently launched GK-TV. It uses Thomas Malory's 15th century compilation, "Le Morte d'Arthur," often considered the definitive work on the legend of King Arthur, as a starting point for a take on the tale that looks to weave authenticity into a narrative relatable to contemporary audiences in the vein of Showtime's "The Tudors."
"The story of Arthur isn't history, it's mythology, and Camelot isn't a place but an idea of hope that has resonated at different times throughout history," Albrecht said. He called "Camelot" "a highly entertaining and distinctly original TV program that fits in perfectly with our lineup." That includes the breakout original hit "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," the returning comedy "Party Down" and the recently acquired eight-part miniseries based on Ken Follett's "The Pillars of the Earth."
Described as a romantic adventure series, "Camelot" is being written by British TV scribe Chris Chibnall ("Torchwood").
King called the series a perfect choice as GK-TV's maiden project, given the company's mandate for "producing compelling cinematic quality programming for television."
King, GK-TV president Craig Cegielski and King's business partner, GK Films' Tim Headington, are executive producing "Camelot" with the "Tudors" team of executive producer O'Sullivan and creator/executive producer Hirst as well as James Flynn of Irish production company Octagon and Douglas Rae of U.K.'s Ecosse Films. John Weber of Canada's Take 5 Prods. also will serve as a producer.
"Camelot" was originated by Ecosse; an early incarnation from O'Sullivan, Hirst, Ecosse and Octagon was set up at Showtime in 2008.
Casting is under way for "Camelot," which will start production in June in Ireland, where "Tudors" and HBO's upcoming "Game of Thrones" also are filmed. Postproduction will be done in Canada.
Albrecht has made ramping up original production a priority at Starz, with an early focus on costume dramas based on global properties.
Starz has all U.S. rights to "Camelot," including home entertainment and digital distribution, in line with recent comments by Albrecht on parent company Liberty Media's earnings call that he plans "innovative" financing approaches which allow the company to retain certain non-Starz distribution rights.
GK-TV will handle distribution in the rest of the world, capitalizing on Cegielski's expertise in the global TV market. Cegielski most recently launched and ran Lionsgate TV's international distribution division until he left in November to join GK-TV.
The goal with the series is "to tell the universal story of Camelot on a global scale," he said.
The project reunites O'Sullivan with Albrecht, who worked together during the latter's tenure as head of HBO.
Chibnall, who was head writer on "Torchwood" and showrunner on "Law & Order: UK," has ties to the Camelot legend. In 2005, he developed a fantasy series involving the mythical magician Merlin for the BBC.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/h...sion/news/e3i6e499b206b4e48ab3c17f4e7e96c4551
Starz and producer Graham King have settled on the main cast for their upcoming medieval drama "Camelot," Starz announced Thursday.
Production on the series will begin in June, and it's set to hit the airwaves in early 2011.
The main roles of King Arthur will be played by Jamie Campbell Bower with Tamsin Egerton as Guinevere; Joseph Fiennes is signed on to play the wizard Merlin, with Eva Green as the evil sorceress Morgana.
Not based on the Broadway show, the series apparently will cover the period in Arthur's life sometime between "The Sword and the Stone" and the musical "Camelot."
Bower previously appeared as Anthony in Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd" and as Caius Volturi in "Twilight: New Moon." He'll also be playing Gellert Grindelwald in the upcoming two-part "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Egerton is a relative unknown in the state, but she built up a lengthy resume in England with roles in numerous TV productions and the popular "St. Trinian's" films.
Fiennes has largely been off the map since he made his mark with roles in "Shakespeare In Love" and "Elizabeth" in 1998. Since then, his efforts to get his career back on track have been unsuccessful. Most recently, he had the lead role in the ABC sci-fi series "FlashForward," which was canceled last month despite critical buzz.
Green made her big splash as the Bond girl Vesper Lynd in "Quantum of Solace" and "Casino Royale."
"Camelot" is the first project from GK-TV, the television division of Graham King's production company that was launched last November. King, his business partner Tim Headington, and GK-TV President Craig Cegielski will be executive producing the project along with the team behind Showtime's "The Tudors" -- Morgan O'Sullivan and Michael Hirst.
In a statement Thursday, Cegielski said, “This announcement further solidifies GK-TV’s mandate of being the premier destination for cinematic-quality TV programming with a global appeal.”
The show is also the first series ordered by Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht since he took over at the channel in January. It will be a reunion of sorts for Albrecht and O'Sullivan who worked together during the former's time at the helm of HBO.
A version of "Camelot" produced by O'Sullivan, Hirst, the Irish production company Octagon, and U.K. outfit Ecosse Films was originally set to run on Showtime in 2008. Starz has exclusive U.S. broadcast rights to "Camelot," but GK-TV is handling international distribution.
In his first few months at Starz, Albrecht has made it his goal to create more original programming at the network. The Starz boss has high hopes for "Camelot." ”With Joseph Fiennes, Eva Green, Jamie Campbell Bower and Tamsin Egerton in the cast, we’ve got actors who can bring real passion and intensity to their roles,” Albrecht said in Thursday's announcement.
https://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/starz-and-gk-tv-pick-cast-camelot-18012
Articles are a bit old but I figured it gave some info on the show.