World famous actors. "Pillars of the Earth" - mini-series from Ridley and Tony Scott

A real gift for fans of films about knights, kings and sinister intrigues around the throne were created by Ridley and Tony Scott, in their large-scale mini-saga, well- known actors took part . "Pillars of the earth", in addition to professional acting, can boast of their quality decorations and unique luxurious costumes. A great adaptation of Ken Follet's homonymous work will leave very few indifferent.

General overview in concise form

The director of the dramatic mini-series was Sergio Mimika-Gezan, with his direct participation casting invited actors. "Pillars of the Earth" for screen adaptation adapted screenwriter John Pilmeier and British writer Ken Follet, which is not surprising, because the film is based on the eponymous pseudo-historical opus of the latter. The narrative immerses the viewer to England in the 12th century. The project was created with the participation of three states - Germany, Britain and Canada, so the "Pillars of the Earth" - a television series, the actors of which have different nationalities. The plot narrative of the first season of the television film Mimik-Gezzan is limited only to the first part of the novel. Immediately after the film was released, the creators planned its continuation, and the actors confirmed their consent to the extension of the contract. "Pillars of the Earth", unfortunately, did not receive their continuation, the filming was canceled due to organizational, financial and other problems.

Summary

In the twelfth century, England is torn apart by internecine strife immersed in a deep pool of political turmoil. The reigning monarch is killed, the new king has not been determined, all close to the throne begin a fierce struggle for the right to occupy an empty throne. King Henry I (actor Clive Wood) loses the only heir that perishes in a shipwreck. His second child - the daughter of Matilda (actress Alison Pill) has no right to take the throne, only her heir, and then upon reaching the 18th anniversary. Soon Henry died at the hands of ill-wishers, the authority at the insistence of the bishop (actor Gordon Pinsent) passes to Stefan Blois (actor Tony Curran), the nephew of the deceased monarch. Matilda, with the support of her brother, the illegitimate son of the monarch Robert (actor Matt Devereaux), longtime ally Bartholomew (actor Donald Sutherland), is preparing an uprising.

In the television movie "Pillars of the Earth" the actors, whose photos adorn the poster of the mini-series, embodying the idea of the creators, unvarnished show cruel and sinister palace intrigues, betrayals, intrigues.

Parallel storyline

In parallel to the plot line on internecine strife, the narrative of the gifted builder, the loser master-builder Tom "The Builder" (actor Rufus Sewell) develops . The hero was hired to erect the residence of the capricious and selfish aristocrat William Gamleh, who is trying to win the heart of Alina (actress Hayley Atwell), the daughter of Count Shiring. The girl, not appreciating the arrogant's gross bawdy courtship, refuses William, he angrily breaks the contract with Tom, dooming his family to poverty and wandering.

This storyline was considered to be the main actors who took part in the shooting. "Pillars of the Earth" without the character "Builder" simply does not seem, the creators would not have been able to fully show the audience the reigning atmosphere of England of the 12th century.

The actor's ensemble. The Men

In the mini-series "Pillars of the Earth" the cast is impressive with the presence of truly stellar names:

• Donald Sutherland is a Canadian film producer and actor, laureate of Emmy and Golden Globe. Creative career Donald because of its original appearance had to start with the roles of flawed, pathological characters, mainly in horror. Even the antagonists actor played with his inherent sense of humor and artistry. Known to a wide audience on the participation in the trilogy "Hunger Games", "Treasure Island", "Citizen X".
• Ian McShane is a British television and movie actor, who gained immense popularity after participating in the television films Deadwood and Lovejoy. In 2005, People called him the sexiest person in telecommunications.
• Rufus Sewell is a British actor of theater, television and cinema, the son of the Beatles video clip maker. Popularity of the world audience to the actor brought roles in the films "Bless the Child", "The History of the Knight" and "The Dark City".
• Eddie Redmayne - winner of the Oscar, Golden Globe, Tony, an officer of the Order of the British Empire. He was famous for his participation in the film Theory of Everything, in which he played the role of theoretical physicist Stephen Hocking. His acting skills are highly appreciated by authoritative film critics.

Brilliant actresses

English actress Haley Atwell has gained worldwide popularity because of the filming in "The First Avenger 1,2", where she played the role of agent Peggy Carter. Recently, she played a major role in the American criminal series "Agent Carter".

El Macpherson is an Australian designer, top model, actress. Co-owner of the Fashion Cafe chain of restaurants together with Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell. Known for its six-fold record appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Her filmography is small, but includes significant films: "Jane Eyre," "Batman and Robin," "On the Edge."