The book was written from the point of view of Elizabeth of York, and Frost made an effort to educate herself about Henry VII in order to make the series itself better-rounded.įrost notes that, when a historian tapped to advise the show told her that people of color simply didn't exist in Tudor England, she sensed something was off - and her team's research proved correct. Gregory's novel was also a work of historical fiction, so Frost says she approached it the way she would if adapting any other novel. no one really cares about what happened to the women, which is why we wanted to make shows like this," she explains, adding that Gregory is first and foremost a historian. "What was actually able to dig up is quite piecemeal because history is always about the men and the victors and. But, in an interview with Bustle, showrunner Emma Frost credits Gregory with her ability to piece together historical events that are often ignored - especially when women are involved. The series is described as historical fiction, but how historically accurate is Starz's The White Princess? The eight-episode season will focus on Elizabeth of York, and Henry VII, and the war that may very well tear their entire kingdom apart. Starz has got us covered, and the historical fiction TV series premieres on Sunday, April 16. If you loved Philippa Gregory's 2013 novel, The White Princess (*raises my hand*), chances are you're clamoring to see it come to life on the small screen.
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