The King's Favorite

France tv distribution is happy to announce its acquisition of The King's Favorite, a historical series produced by Passion Films. 

This high end period drama by Josée Dayan boasts an exceptional cast: Isabelle Adjani, Hugo Becker, Samuel Labarthe, Virginie Ledoyen, Gaia Girace, Gérard Depardieu, Olivier Gourmet, Jeanne Balibar, Joeystarr, Julie Depardieu, Guillaume Galienne, ...

Soon to be aired on France 2, and distributed internationally by France tv distribution, the series will be screened in the presence of director Josée Dayan, actresses Isabelle Adjani and Virginie Ledoyen and actor Hugo Becker during the gala of the 28th Unifrance Rendez-vous in Biarritz, which will take place from September 4 through 8, 2022.

Synopsis

For more than twenty years, Diane de Poitiers was King Henri II’s favorite. Despite her strong character and her legendary beauty, Diane is just another courtesan and her position remains fragile. And Henri’s upcoming marriage to Catherine de Medici may jeopardize her dreams of domination. Diane will do anything to maintain her influence. But can her passion with Henri, twenty years younger than her, which is key to her power, really last forever?

Genre: Period Drama. Format: 2x110'/4x52'. Cast: Isabelle Adjani, Hugo Becker, Samuel Labarthe, Virginie Ledoyen, Gaia Girace, Gérard Depardieu, Olivier Gourmet, Jeanne Balibar, Joeystarr, Julie Depardieu, Guillaume Galienne... Directed by Josée Dayan. Production: Passion Films. French Broadcaster: France 2.

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