Michelle Williams Set to Star in FIREBRAND as Henry VIII’s Sixth Wife
Michelle Williams is set to star in the upcoming film Firebrand, and she is set to play Katherine Parr, the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII. The movie is being directed by Karim Aïnouz, who shared the following details on the story that the movie will tell:
“I could not be more excited to be bringing the undiscovered story of Katherine Parr to the screen, a ferociously brilliant woman who I am inspired by deeply and has been largely invisible, or certainly under-represented in English history. Much is known about Henry VIII’s tyrannical reign, and those who perished and suffered at his hands, but my focus here is on a woman who not only managed to survive, but also, to thrive. This is a reimagining of a ‘period’ film, a psychological horror film set in the Tudor court; a story of intrigue, agency and survival. Having Michelle Williams portray this remarkable woman, an actress of immeasurable talent and passion, is a dream come true.”
The film is produced by Gabrielle Tana (Philomena, The Dig) and she said in a statement:
“I love all of Karim’s work to date and I’m so excited to be working with him. I know that Michelle will do glorious work with Karim. We’re going to be shooting at the beginning of next year and we’ve already assembled a great team with Hélène Louvart, Maria Djurkovic and Lisa Duncan as well as Nina Gold.”
I don’t know that much about Katherine Parr, and I’ll be doing a little dive into history to learn more about her before the movie is released. Michelle Williams is an incredibly talented actress, and there’s no doubt that she’ll deliver an incredible performance in this movie.
Source: Variety