New image reveals Dame Helen Mirren in royal role By Press Association January 4 2019, 12:03am January 4 2019, 12:03am Share New image reveals Dame Helen Mirren in royal role Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/lifestyle/795840/new-image-reveals-dame-helen-mirren-in-royal-role/ Copy Link Dame Helen Mirren is set to star as a Russian ruler (Jonathan Brady/PA) Audiences have been given another glimpse of Dame Helen Mirren in her upcoming royal role. The actress, 73, plays the Russian monarch Catherine The Great in a Sky Atlantic period drama of the same name. A new image of Dame Helen in costume as the 18th-century ruler has been released, featuring co-star Jason Clarke. Dame Helen Mirren with co-star Jason Clarke (Sky) Clarke plays the empress’ long-time lover and trusted military leader General Grigory Potemkin in the historical drama series. Dame Helen is seen wearing a fur coat and leaning on the shoulder of her co-star who is dressed in grand 18th-century attire. The series charts the latter part of the empress’ reign, following court intrigue, scandal and the relationship with Potemkin. Catherine The Great is directed by the award-winning Philip Martin, who also directed screen royalty in The Crown.
