The White Princess Premieres 16th April on STARZ

STARZ has set a date for the hotly anticipated sequel to the White Queen. Set your screens for STARZ this 16th April…

DEADLINEStarz’s ‘The White Princess’ Sets Premiere Date, Unveils Key Art & Trailer

by Denise Petski

Starz has slotted Sunday, April 16 for premiere of The White Princess, its follow-up to Golden Globe- and Emmy-nominated original miniseries The White Queen. Starz also has unveiled key art and a trailer for a first look at the 15th century-set drama, based on the novel by Philippa Gregory and part of The Cousins’ War book series.

The key art features Princess Elizabeth of York/Lizzie (Jodie Comer), bloodily gripping a white rose – the rose of the House of York, to which she is determined to stay loyal, even when she is forced to marry into the House of Tudor.

From Company Pictures and Playground, The White Princess picks up three days after the conclusion of The White Queen, as a new generation ascends to the throne in a tale of power, political divides, family, love, and betrayal. The historical drama is told from the perspective of the women waging the ongoing battle for the English throne: Lizzie (Comer), Lady Margaret Beaufort (Michelle Fairley) and Dowager Queen Elizabeth Woodville (Essie Davis).

The story begins as one of England’s most politically turbulent times – The War of the Roses – is coming to an end. An uneasy peace is achieved when former King Richard III is defeated at the Battle of Bosworth, and the victor, Henry Tudor, soon-to-be King Henry VII (Jacob Collins-Levy), is married to Lizzie (Comer) – a princess from a rival house and Richard III’s former lover.

The White Princess is helmed by returning showrunner and writer Emma Frost, who also executive produces, alongside EP and director Jamie Payne. Lachlan MacKinnon is producer, with Playground’s Colin Callender and Scott Huff serving as executive producers along with Company Pictures’ Michele Buck.


ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLYThe White Princess gets premiere date on Starz

by Ruth Kinane

Let the White Princess’ reign commence.

Starz announced Thursday that new series The White Princess will premiere on the cable network on Sunday, April 16 at 8 p.m. ET.

The show, which is a sequel to the BBC’s 2013 series The White Queen, is set in 15th century England and, like The White Queen, is also adapted from a Philippa Gregory historical novel. Both are part of the best-selling The Cousins’ War book series.

The White Princess is set just three days after the conclusion of The White Queen and sees a new generation ascend to the throne during turbulent times in England. Jodie Comer (Thirteen) stars as the titular royal in a story of power, love, betrayal, and pretty period costumes.

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ComingSoon.netThe White Princess Premiere Date & Trailer Revealed by Starz

By Max Evry

Starz has announced The White Princess premiere date of Sunday, April 16 at 8pm ET/PT. The highly-anticipated Original Limited Series is a follow-up to the Golden Globe and Emmy award-nominated Starz Original Miniseries The White Queen from Company Pictures and Playground. They have also released a new trailer for The White Princess, which you can check out below!

Set in 15th century England, the drama is drawn from the novel of the same name by Philippa Gregory and part of “The Cousins’ War” book series.

Starz today also debuted The White Princess key art featuring Princess Elizabeth of York/Lizzie, bloodily gripping a white rose – the rose of the House of York, to which she is determined to stay loyal, even when she is forced to marry into the House of Tudor. Additionally, in the newly released, seductive official trailer, viewers get a taste of just what type of heroine Lizzie will become as she pronounces, “‘Humble and penitent’ be damned. ‘Hidden and patient,’ that will be my motto.”

President of Programming for Starz Carmi Zlotnik said, “‘The White Princess’ represents the kind of Obsessable programming that has become the hallmark of Starz Original Series, and we can’t wait for the ardent fans of ‘The White Queen’ and ‘Outlander’ to discover it. We are thrilled that Emma Frost returned to the helm to reimagine ‘The White Princess.’ Her unique voice has created a compelling royal drama, driven by dynamic women in front of and behind the camera.”

Hailed by Harper’s Bazaar as “the feminist answer to ‘Game of Thrones,’” The White Princess picks up three days after the conclusion of The White Queen, as a new generation ascends to the throne in a tale of power, political divides, family, love, and betrayal. The White Princess is a gripping historical drama uniquely told from the perspective of the women waging the ongoing battle for the English throne: Lizzie (Jodie Comer), Lady Margaret Beaufort (Michelle Fairley) and Dowager Queen Elizabeth Woodville (Essie Davis).

The story begins as one of England’s most politically turbulent times – The War of the Roses – is coming to an end. An uneasy peace is achieved when former King Richard III is defeated at the Battle of Bosworth, and the victor, Henry Tudor, soon-to-be King Henry VII (Jacob Collins-Levy), is married to Lizzie – a princess from a rival house and Richard III’s former lover.

The White Princess is helmed by returning Showrunner and Writer Emma Frost (The White Queen, “The Man in the High Castle,” “Shameless”), also on board as Executive Producer, alongside Executive Producer and Director Jamie Payne (“Legends,” “Quantico”). Lachlan MacKinnon (“Burton and Taylor”) is Producer for the series, with Playground’s Colin Callender (The White Queen, “The Dresser,” “Wolf Hall”) and Scott Huff (“The Missing”) serving as Executive Producers along with Company Pictures’ Michele Buck (“Hornblower”).

The White Princess will consist of eight episodes airing Sunday nights beginning April 16 and it will also be available on Starz On Demand and to Starz subscribers on the Starz app.