Andy Serkis is Set To Showrun and Direct a Series About Marie Tussaud Titled MADAME!
Andy Serkis (The Batman, The Lord of the Rings, Planet of the Apes) is set to showrun and direct an upcoming series about Marie Tussaud, the French artist known for her wax sculptures and the world-famous museum Madame Tussauds.
The series is titled Madame!, and it’s described as an epic compelling period show that will “shed light on this ruthless yet pioneering business woman who built her business, starting in 18th century Paris, during the age of enlightenment, the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, before traveling to England.”
I’m not really familiar with the story of Marie Tussaud, but it sure sounds like she has a fascinating history! When talking about the series, Serkis said:
“This is no straight up period drama, it is a hilariously crazy, no holds barred, anarchic, punk caper conjured from the curiously twisted mind of a fabulously post-truth executioner’s daughter! Marie knows one thing very clearly — if you’re going to tell your own life story, make it entertaining, even if you have to make it up, and whatever happens, cut out the boring bits.”
So, it sounds like this is going to end up being something quite entertaining and Serkis seems excited about taking it on! Rodolphe Buet, CEO of Newen Connect, said the series “depicts a visionary heroine who shook up conventions in the 18th century and whose journey as a strong independent woman managing to build an empire resonates particularly nowadays.”
Serkis has directed films such as Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle and Venom: Let There Be Carnage, both of which are disappointing movies. Hopefully, this series will end up being a good project for him.
Source: Variety