King Arthur on Starz
According to the Hollywood Reporter:
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.”
Filed under: Middle Ages History, Medieval History, Fantasy, Books and Movies on March 23rd, 2010
Along with the three King Arthur movies that are being slated, it’s getting to look a bit crowded.
Anyway, I think you’ve been posting more about King Arthur than I have lately! I guess I’ve just been busy with other things, but I do need to get back at it.
Thanks, Steve!
Robert, I’ve been busy myself and haven’t had the time to post as much as I would like. Between my day job and re-writing / editing my novel, I don’t have as many hours in the day, unfortunately.