The series "Versailles": actors, plot, reviews

Released on television in 2015 (and forRussian viewer - in 2016) the series "Versailles" by genre is a historical drama. Filmed was mainly in France. The actors of the series "Versailles" come from the UK, USA, Canada. At the moment, viewers have already seen two seasons, preparing for the third. The piece received a lot of positive feedback for carefully selected decorations and costumes corresponding to the era.

Description and genre

По сюжету телесериала «Версаль», действие идет в XVII century in France. The protagonist is Louis XIV or, as he was called, the "Sun King". After the death of the queen mother, he becomes the ruler, but retaining power is not easy. Louis decides to move the court from Paris to a new place and as such chooses Versailles (at that time - a small town). The plot of the picture is based on the events that took place in reality, but in many respects is supplemented by directorial vision, assumptions and guesses. This is especially true of the complex relationship between the characters.

Most of the actors in the series "Versailles" - youngpeople under the age of thirty. Real prototypes were also quite young. The shooting was not only at Versailles. The majestic Pierrefon Castle, created by architect F. Mansart, is the palace Maison-Laffitte, near the city of Rambouillet.

Cast

The main role went to a young EnglishmanGeorge Blagden. Previously, he had already starred in a television series on historical topics. In the "Vikings" George played the monk Etelstan. The artist can also be seen in the films "Les Miserables", "Wrath of the Titans" and some other films. According to TV viewers, Blagden perfectly played the role of Louis, he is well accustomed to the image. It is worth noting that finding him in a wig with long curls and in stockings is not so easy.

The Duke of Orleans in the picture appeared differentserial British actor - Alexander Vlakhos. He gained worldwide fame after the release of the serial Merlin. Among the actors of the series "Versailles" and a very young actress from Switzerland, Noemi Schmidt. The girl became a decoration of the film, playing the role of Henrietta Anglican.

Minor characters

Valet Alexander Bontan played in the seriesStuart Bowman. And the role of the Marquise de Montespan selected Anna Brewster, a British native of Birmingham. Previously, she starred in "Star Wars", as well as in comedy serials ("I and Mrs. Jones", "Mercantile girl").

Marquis as a character in reality was a favoriteLouis, as shown in the movie. The young woman had a great influence on the ruler for many years. Another officially recognized favorite - Louise de Lavalier (in the film she was played by the little-known actress Sara Winter in Russia) - was her predecessor. The relationship described in the cinema between Louis and his women actually existed, although perhaps supplemented by some fictional facts. Invented, of course, and all the dialogues between the characters.

Interesting facts about the show

The shooting took place near these palaces inFrance, including the territory of Versailles. By the design of the scenes approached seriously. Costumes, details of the entourage prepared for several months. Even the scientific director of the palace at Versailles himself acted as a consultant. The plot of the film does not disappoint either: numerous plot twists, secrets and intrigues constantly keep the viewer in suspense. That is why the series has become known not only in Europe. Among the French films that have ever appeared on television, "Versailles" is recognized as the most expensive. Significant amounts of euros went to purchase materials for the costumes of the heroes. Making corsets for ladies, dresses, wigs - laborious work, for which it took to hire these professionals.

To attract attention and partly for the most authenticity, the film includes many explicit scenes. Some of them have even been removed from the Russian-language television version.

All actors season 2 of the series "Versailles"

In the second season of the series also presentedten episodes. A few years later, the construction of the palace continues, and at the same time new problems and intrigues in human relationships appear. Now even the Church does not support the king, and Louis is forced to continue his struggle for power and respect. As in the first season, the actors and the roles of the Versailles series remained the same. Tai Runyan represents the character Fabien Marshall, a security guard. This hero - a fictional face, invented by writers. In the role of the Chevalier de Lorrain, the main favorite of the Duke of Orleans, still Evan Williams.

This season there are such new faces as Suzanne Clement (representing Madame Agatha), Irishwoman Catherine Walker (as Scarron).

Reviews of critics and viewers

The ratings of the series are quite high.Managed to sell it in more than hundreds of countries around the world, translate into many languages. Criticism of the French audience mainly fell on the cast, which mainly consists of representatives of the British nation, and not the true French. And the UK amateurs were not completely satisfied with the presence of many erotic scenes in the film. In general, everyone notes that the shot is beautiful, stunning scenery is used, and the actors play at the highest level.

We can say that the film was a success.Now it only remains to wait for it to continue. The plot line of the third season is still a mystery, the names of the new actors and roles are not disclosed. The creators of the series "Versailles" S. Mirren and D. Wolstencroft continue to act as writers and producers of the film.