Jodie Turner-Smith shared a tender onscreen kiss with love rival Jane Seymour, played by Lola Petticrew, during the first episode of her new drama Anne Boleyn on Tuesday night.
The opening instalment also involved racy sex scenes between Anne, played by Jodie, 34, and Henry VIII, played by Mark Stanley, with one moment seeing the doomed queen strangle her husband before putting on a passionate display.
During the first episode, it sees a pregnant Anne blindsided by the realisation that Henry has an eye on one of her ladies, Jane Seymour, who eventually goes on to succeed her as the Queen of England.
Jodie Turner-Smith has reflected on being the first black actress to be cast as Anne Boleyn in Channel 5 s forthcoming three-part drama.
Speaking to Radio Times on Tuesday, The Queen and Slim star, 34, admitted that she knew it might be a stretch for some viewers to see her as the doomed second wife of Henry VIII, but said she was sure others were finally ready to see her in the role.
Jodie is the first black actress to portray Anne, and she follows in the footsteps of Natalie Dormer, Claire Foy and Natalie Portman by playing the historic part. I am aware it s going to be a stretch for some people : Jodie Turner-Smith reflected on being the first black actress to be cast as Anne Boleyn in a new interview on Tuesday
From Love Island to The Handmaid s Tale, all your must-see TV this summer Mirror 2 hrs ago Sara Wallis Despite lockdown being eased, excellent telly this summer means there are loads of reasons to stay in. Old favourites abound, from an extended run of Love Island to the fourth series of The Handmaid’s Tale and the return of dogged detective Baptiste.
And there are brand new offerings like the TV reboot of Turner & Hooch, epic period drama Anne Boleyn and gripping crime series Time, starring Sean Bean.
Here, the first in a three-part series, is our guide to what’s hot on the box from June onwards.
Cruella
Cruella de Vil – there’s a clue in the name. This is the origin story of the fur-loving, puppy-slaughtering villain from British novelist Dodie Smith’s The Hundred And One Dalmatians, which has been adapted for the screen several times.
Emma Stone (above) is Estella, an aspiring young fashion designer in punkish 1970s London before she becomes such a cruel devil. The film also stars Emma Thompson and Mark Strong
Emma Stone is Estella, an aspiring young fashion designer in punkish 1970s London before she becomes such a cruel devil. The film also stars Emma Thompson and Mark Strong and is directed by Craig Gillespie, who directed the great I, Tonya. Disney+, from Friday