AncalagonTheBlack Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Quote The Knights Templar were the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages, entrusted with protecting the Holy Grail and harboring secrets capable of destroying the Church itself. Knightfall goes deep into the inner sanctum of the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks. From their battles in the Holy Land, to their clashes with both the King of France and Pope Boniface VIII, to the betrayal that would ultimately lead to their tragic dissolution on Friday the 13th–a date which became synonymous with bad luck–the story of the Knights Templar has never been fully told until now. Knightfall takes you inside the world to find out who these knights were, how they lived, and what they died believing. Knightfall is the story of the Knights Templar, one of the most powerful entities in history. Guardians of the Holy Grail and the road to Jerusalem, and founders of the modern banking system, these knights are inspiration for Arthurian legends and modern-day blockbuster films and books. This epic series chronicles the actual events leading up to and following the persecution, downfall and eventual burning at the stake of the Knights Templar on a fateful Friday the 13th in 1307. British writer-producer Dominic Minghella will serve as showrunner and executive producer. The production started with three days of filming during the last week of June in Dubrovnik on Croatia's southern Adriatic coast, with Douglas Mackinnon (Outlander) as main director. Metin Hüseyin (Outlander) and David Petrarca (Game of Thrones) will also direct a block each. Set mainly around the Walls of Dubrovnik's Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress) and the bay of Pile, these scenes will depict The Siege of Acre. Knightfall will shoot primarily in Prague, Czech Republic, with its base at the Barrandov Studios. Several exteriors imitating medieval Paris has been built in surrounding suburbs/villages including Průhonice, and Doksany. Streets in Old Town and Zvíkov Castle will also be utilized. Filming started on July 8th. This is the same studio that was used for the TV series Borgia, season 2 of Legends, Casino Royale, and The Bourne Identity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knightfall_(TV_series) CREATED AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY Jeremy Renner (American Hustle, The Hurt Locker), Donald Handfield (Touchback, The Founder) and Richard Rayner (L.A. Without a Map) STARRING Tom Cullen (Downton Abbey), Padraic Delaney (The Tudors), Simon Merrells (Spartacus) and Olivia Ross (War & Peace) PRODUCED BY A+E Studios™ in association with The Combine and Midnight Ratio Quote Season one of this Knights Templar drama consists of 10 one-hour episodes. Joining the Knightfall TV series cast are Bobby Schofield, Sabrina Bartlett, Julian Ovenden, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Padraic Delaney, Simon Merrells, and Olivia Ross. Tom Cullen was previously announced. Renner is expected to guest star. Production for Knightfall began this summer in Dubrovnik, Croatia and the Czech Republic. Tom Cullen (Downton Abbey) was previously announced to star as Landry, a former warrior and current leader of the Knights Templar. But now the cast is fully in place and ready to return to the 12th century. From the press release: [Starring] Bobby Schofield (Black Sea, Our World War) as Parsifal, a young man of ordinary birth who will join the Knights Templar seeking revenge, but ultimately finds a higher purpose; Sabrina Bartlett (DaVinci’s Demons, Poldark) as Princess Isabella, Queen Joan and King Philip's daughter, her upcoming wedding stands to forge a powerful political alliance for France; Julian Ovenden (Downton Abbey, Person of Interest, The Colony) as De Nogaret, King Philip’s Machiavellian lawyer and right hand man; Sarah-Sofie Boussnina (The Bridge, The Absent One) as Adelina, as a child she was rescued in the Holy Land by the Templar Knights, but now in her early 20s, she lives on the streets of Paris as a thief; Padraic Delaney (The Wind That Shakes the Barley, The Tudors) as Gawain, once the greatest swordsman of the Templar Order whose role with them is at a crossroads; Simon Merrells (Spartacus, Dominion ) as Tancrede, a veteran sergeant fanatically devoted to the Templar Knight cause and Olivia Ross (War and Peace, Blowing Louder than the Wind , Father of My Children) as Queen Joan of Navarre, Queen of France and Queen Regnant of Navarre, a devoted mother, warrior, and a formidable diplomat and strategist. http://scripted.aencmg.com/knightfall.html Cast Tom Cullen as Landry, leader of the Knights Templar and a veteran of the Crusades, obsessed with finding the Holy Grail. Bobby Schofield as Parsifal, a commoner who joins the Knights Templar pursuing vengeance. Sabrina Bartlett as Princess Isabella, daughter of Philip IV of France and Queen Joan, whose impending marriage promises a strong political alliance for France. Julian Ovenden as Guillaume de Nogaret, Philip's scheming counselor. Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Adelina, a homeless thief rescued as a child by the Templars. Pádraic Delaney as Gawain, formerly the greatest Templar swordsman, but after a leg injury, he is told he can no longer fight Simon Merrells as Tancrede, a veteran Templar fiercely loyal to the order. Olivia Ross as Queen Joan of France and Navarre, a "formidable diplomat and strategist". Jeremy Renner[8] Jim Carter as Pope Clement V Ed Stoppard as Philip IV of France Cengiz Dervis as Roland Raymond Waring as Daniel Sai Bennett as Marie David Sterne as Jacques de Molay, Grandmaster of the Templars Akin Gazi as Rashid Ryan Early as Reynard Edward Bourne as Nicholas Oliver Maltman as Earl of Oxford Nasser Memarzia as Draper Joey Batey as Pierre Pablo Raybould as Jesper Adam Levy Filip Mayer as The Sultans body guard Craig McGinlay Sam Hazeldine Harry Webster as young Landry Craig McGinlay Ben Loyd Holmes Lourdes Faberes Thomas Coombes Ben Lamb Jordi Gràcia Vallès Michael Yare Zingaro Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talleyrand Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Why has it always got to be about the fall and the Grail? Why can't we get some hardcore international banking action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 47 minutes ago, Talleyrand said: Why has it always got to be about the fall and the Grail? Why can't we get some hardcore international banking action Maybe we can convince someone to bring a Dan Abraham book to the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Quote These knights are inspiration for Arthurian legends and modern-day blockbuster films and books. Lol, @AncalagonTheBlack were did you copy that text XD If memory serves, the Templars were first founded in 1119 and there had been Arthurian legends around for centuries. Most stuff we associate with Arthur had its origin in the 12th century true, but writing that the knights were the inspiration for the Arthurian legends seems presumptious XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncalagonTheBlack Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Veltigar said: Lol, @AncalagonTheBlack were did you copy that text XD If memory serves, the Templars were first founded in 1119 and there had been Arthurian legends around for centuries. Most stuff we associate with Arthur had its origin in the 12th century true, but writing that the knights were the inspiration for the Arthurian legends seems presumptious XD haha sorry man,did not read that,i just skimmed! I think i copy/pasted that from Deadline or Variety.I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 18 hours ago, Talleyrand said: Why has it always got to be about the fall and the Grail? Why can't we get some hardcore international banking action I'm with you. And you know it's all going to end in a bunch of Freemason bullshit. At least it's not on Fox. Then they would've somehow turned it into a police procedural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 26 minutes ago, AncalagonTheBlack said: haha sorry man,did not read that,i just skimmed! I think i copy/pasted that from Deadline or Variety.I think. Ah, that's what we get from not supporting/demanding an educated press I suppose 1 minute ago, matt b said: I'm with you. And you know it's all going to end in a bunch of Freemason bullshit. Sadly, that is my fear as well. You could make a really interesting straight adaptation about the fall of the Templars, but then you'd have to write a thoughtful and intellectual series I think. This will probably go the way of Da Vinci's Demons or some other silly show in that vein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 7 hours ago, Veltigar said: Ah, that's what we get from not supporting/demanding an educated press I suppose Sadly, that is my fear as well. You could make a really interesting straight adaptation about the fall of the Templars, but then you'd have to write a thoughtful and intellectual series I think. This will probably go the way of Da Vinci's Demons or some other silly show in that vein I'm afraid you're right on all counts. Sigh. Another Beowulf, likely, which sunk without leaving any traces seemingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncalagonTheBlack Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Trailer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromech Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I'll tune in and give it a chance due to it being about the Templars, but also have tempered expectations after reading the synopsis and some of the character descriptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 This trailer did not provoke any interest at all, while instead of providing a sense of excitement, all it made me feel was -- isn't this over yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrddin Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 First link blocked. Here's a repost. ETA: Pope Carson I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martell Spy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Yeah trailer didn't quite get me. I'll give it a chance though due to the subject matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 So it's Monty Python's quest for the Holy Grail, only without any funny bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 It has the air of the 'drama' bits from one of those awful drama-docs. Will definitely watch though. Like everyone else, I'm fascinated by the subject matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbunting Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 17 hours ago, Spockydog said: It has the air of the 'drama' bits from one of those awful drama-docs. Will definitely watch though. Like everyone else, I'm fascinated by the subject matter. Same for me, I am interested only because of the subject, I know little to nothing about them, but if it sucks, adios! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 13 minutes ago, dbunting said: Same for me, I am interested only because of the subject, I know little to nothing about them, but if it sucks, adios! One has doubts that there will be much if anything included in such a show that will teach anyone anything about the historical Knights Templars. This is tv with all the signs moreover of bad tv -- and not bad tv in a good way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromech Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 3 hours ago, Zorral said: One has doubts that there will be much if anything included in such a show that will teach anyone anything about the historical Knights Templars. This is tv with all the signs moreover of bad tv -- and not bad tv in a good way! Well, it's on History. If there was ever a misnomer for a television station this would be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 4 hours ago, Astromech said: Well, it's on History. If there was ever a misnomer for a television station this would be it. You said it all! Vikings went to their heads!b And look how that's turning out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenlyIsNotRight Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Really stoked to finally see Simon Merrells in something else - he was awesome as Crassus and was actually my personal pick to play Euron on GoT. Hopefully at very least we get a couple good seasons out of this before it goes to shit like Vikings did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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