‘The Winter King,’ From Sony’s Bad Wolf Productions, to Debut on U.K. Streaming Platform ITVX
variety.comK.J. Yossman The television adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s series “Warlord Chronicles” will debut in the U.K. on ITV’s new streaming platform ITVX.It will then air later on linear.U.S.
and international sales haven’t yet been announced. U.S. cabler Epix was at one point adapting “Warlord Chronicles” but is believed to be no longer involved.As Variety exclusively revealed in April, “His Dark Materials” producer Bad Wolf has snapped up the rights to the “Warlord Chronicles” trilogy and is set to adapt the first book, “The Winter King,” into a 10-part series.“The Warlord Chronicles” are loosely based on the legend of King Arthur.
Set in 5th century Britain – then still a landscape of warring nations – it takes place in an era when life was brutal and fleeting.
In this setting, a young Arthur Pendragon goes on a journey to become a warrior, which takes him from prodigal son to legendary leader. “The Winter King” will begin shooting this year in Wales.
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