The show comes from Strongs nascentStudiocanal-backed indie Strong Film & Television and is being sold by Studiocanal.

Majestywill depict the life of a young Elizabeth I and her place in the court of King Henry VIII.

Elizabeth I became Queen a decade after Henry VIIIs death, ruling for nearly 50 years.

Grey’s Anatomy’s William Harper, Joan Rater and Tony Phelan

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Other credits include NatGeo/Disney+ limited drama seriesA Small Light.

Majestyallows us to have fun with history while illuminating who we are now.

Other credits includeVigil,BroadchurchandLiar.

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Helaunched his production company last yearwith Matt Tombs andMajestyis its first revealed project to land a buyer.

Cameras will roll onMajestynext year, with cast yet to be confirmed.

ITV drama boss Polly Hill will oversee for the internet and Studiocanal is distributing.

The show airs on PBS Masterpiece in the States.