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'The White Princess' Spoilers, Release Date, Plot: 'White Queen' Sequel Debuts On Starz [VIDEO]

By Ella Lexington | Update Date: Apr 15, 2017 07:14 AM EDT

"The White Princess" is the upcoming historical TV series, which will premiere on Apr. 16, 2016 on Starz. Read on for more details about "The White Princess" Season 1.

Based on Philippa Gregory's novel of the same name, "The White Princess" is the fourth book in "The Cousins' Wars" book series, It contains the follow-up story of "The White Queen."

"The White Princess" Plot

According to the synopsis from Spoiler TV, the show focuses on Elizabeth of York (Jodie Comer). She is the niece and former lover of the late King Richard III (Jacob Collins-Levy). "The White Princess" feature the aftermath and consequences of her decision to become queen.

In the premiere episode “In Bed with the Enemy, ” Henry Tudor picks Elizabeth as her future wife after winning the Battle of Bosworth. It is now up to Elizabeth to end the longtime conflict in order to save the entire nation.

However, they will not have a smooth sailing relationship, since there are still some issues between the families. Behind them, Dowager Queen Elizabeth (Essie Davis) and the King's mother Lady Margaret (Michelle Fairly) have their own political battle in the works.

"The White Princess" Cast, Crew And Other Details

Starz's then production partner BBC worked together for "The White Queen" but their collaboration did not continue with the sequel. Starz CEO Chris Albrecht confirmed the news at the 2014 TCA event, Deadline reported. However, the network pursued the project with the original showrunner in tow.

Writer Emma Frost returns for the second time after its 2013 release. She will join Gregory as one of the executive producers for Company Pictures and Starz. The other EPs are Colin Callender, Scott Huff, and Michele Buck.

The series stars Jodie Comer and Jacob Collins-Levy as the royal couple bound by marriage and their royalty to their own houses. Joining them are Essie Davis, Joanne Whalley, Michelle Fairley, Suki Waterhouse and Rebecca Benson.

"The White Princess" Season 1 Episode 1 "In Bed With The Enemy" will air on Sunday, Apr. 16, 2017. Stay tuned for more updates.

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