The series<\/a> chronicles George\u2019s ascent into high society after being thrust into the limelight by his mother, who wants nothing but the best for her family.<\/p>\n Her tactics proved divisive, but ultimately the real-life history panned out pretty well for the Villiers, as they went on to become one of the most powerful families in England at the time.<\/p>\n But as well as being an endearing watch and one hell of a drama, the show also shines a light on underrepresented LGBTQ+ history through James and George\u2019s relationship, as well as centring the female-driven narrative of Mary, who isn\u2019t typically a figure we see depicted much in history.<\/p>\n [squirrel-affiliate-playlist squirrel_playlist_id=\u201d610\u2033 \/]<\/p>\n Chatting exclusively to RadioTimes.com<\/a>, leading actors Nicholas Galitzine<\/a> and Julianne Moore opened up about the opportunity to tell such a story that is unapologetic in its representation.<\/p>\n When asked about the importance of being part of the series, Galitzine said: \u201cI think we really aim for representation in the industry. I think we hope to keep evolving as an industry, and I think, you know, in the past there haven\u2019t been enough queer stories and haven\u2019t been enough female-led stories.<\/p>\n \u201cCertainly, this type of character, I think, is really kind of unique and touches on a lot of sexism that existed within a lot of Mary and George\u2019s world. I think that is a definite exciting and motivating factor to being a part of a project like this.\u201d<\/p>\n Similarly, Moore added: \u201cIt\u2019s interesting when people talk about female history or queer history, it\u2019s saying, like, \u2018Oh, isn\u2019t it surprising that that happened?\u2019 It\u2019s like, of course it happened, it just wasn\u2019t recorded. It\u2019s wonderful to have an opportunity to tell these stories through a different lens.\u201d<\/p>\n Galitzine is best known for his leading role in Prime Video\u2019s Red, White & Royal Blue<\/a>, which RadioTimes.com<\/strong> described as \u201cthe sexy gay romcom we\u2019ve been waiting for\u201d, with the actor starring as Prince Henry alongside The Kissing Booth\u2019s Taylor Zakhar Perez.<\/p>\n Mary & George sees Galitzine and Moore take the lead as George and Mary Villiers, eventually managing to climb their way up the English high society ladder to grow ever closer to King James VI of Scotland and I of England.<\/p> According to the synopsis for the series: \u201cAlways the smartest person in the room, Mary was never able to realise her full potential until she spots an opportunity to take advantage of the king\u2019s voracious appetite for fine wine, fine company and fine men.<\/p>\n \u201cGeorge, naively beautiful and charismatic, is thrust into the spotlight as his mother masterminds their pursuit of the king.<\/p>\n \u201cThrough audacious scheming and seduction, Mary and George claw their way to the centre of Court to become the most powerful family in England.<\/p>\n \u201cBut as George grows in power, his relationship with his mother will be pushed to the very limits. George must prove to himself that he can be defined by more than just his beauty. He must make his mark on history, no matter the consequences.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The seven-part series has been written by DC Moore\u00a0<\/strong>(Killing Eve<\/a>) and inspired by Benjamin Woolley\u2019s non-fiction book The King\u2019s Assassin<\/a>, but also boasts a cast that is packed full of familiar faces including Nicola Walker (Unforgotten<\/a>), Niamh Algar (Malpractice<\/a>) and Trine Dyrholm (Queen of Hearts<\/a>).<\/p>\n Other cast members include Shameless\u2019s Sean Gilder, Black Mirror\u2019s Samuel Blenkin and Masters of the Air\u2019s Adrian Rawlins.<\/p>\n![\"Nicholas](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/MaryAndGeorgeNicholas2-0a7b23f.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Mary")
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