FX's The Bastard Executioner - From SOA's Kurt Sutter

[Marvolo]

https://***********/sutterink/status/569136004050890752

Hope it's someone good.

My choice:

 

[squeekness]

Hah, he would be amazing.

 

[THUNDERSTRIKE]

How is it much different than Game of Thrones? That's a popular show.

there'll be fans that think I speak heresy, but I have zipnada interest in Game of Thrones, as well...

 

[THUNDERSTRIKE]

No need to be smartass. I know people have dffering interests Ive just never encountered someone who wasnt in some way interested in the Medieval period. I guess Thunder just had a piss poor history teacher.

don't blame it on the history teacher... blame it on THUNDER cutting lots of classes numerous times and getting plenty of suspension days because of it and not getting a proper education, LOL... seriously though, I DO get interested in medieval times, but just select movies or tv shows about it that for one reason or another might pique my interest... I plan on giving Kurt's new BastEx show's first few eps a chance... I may get into it and I may not... depends on what I see and how it goes...

 

[squeekness]

there'll be fans that think I speak heresy, but I have zipnada interest in Game of Thrones, as well...

Nobody has to like everything. To each their own.

 

[Marvolo]

don't blame it on the history teacher... blame it on THUNDER cutting lots of classes numerous times and getting plenty of suspension days because of it and not getting a proper education, LOL... seriously though, I DO get interested in medieval times, but just select movies or tv shows about it that for one reason or another might pique my interest... I plan on giving Kurt's new BastEx show's first few eps a chance... I may get into it and I may not... depends on what I see and how it goes...

Oh I gotcha. I wasn't trying to give ya a hard time or anything. I hope you like the show. Heck, I hope we all like the show. This thing could end up being a bust. It's a bit of an odd piece for FX. Period drama is a new direction for Sutter and FX. Who knows if they can even make this work or whether it will attract an audience.

 

[THUNDERSTRIKE]

Oh I gotcha. I wasn't trying to give ya a hard time or anything. I hope you like the show. Heck, I hope we all like the show. This thing could end up being a bust. It's a bit of an odd piece for FX. Period drama is a new direction for Sutter and FX. Who knows if they can even make this work or whether it will attract an audience.

nah, I wasn't thinkin' that you were bustin' my balls... I'm just not a big knights kind of person, especially if it's on a regular basis like Thrones or Rome or any of those period pieces... they tend to bore me and I lose interest after a while... maybe Sutter might change that for me, since I usually like his stuffs... and then again, after Katey Sagal as Gemma on SOA, I might need a break from her...

 

[squeekness]

You get a good enough story, the setting doesn't matter as much.

 

[Tron Bonne]

Oh I gotcha. I wasn't trying to give ya a hard time or anything. I hope you like the show. Heck, I hope we all like the show. This thing could end up being a bust. It's a bit of an odd piece for FX. Period drama is a new direction for Sutter and FX. Who knows if they can even make this work or whether it will attract an audience.

American Horror Story and The Americans are FX, so they've been dabbling in period pieces recently. Or well, I would count AHS as drama, but it tows the line sometimes in comedy in some seasons.

 

[Marvolo]

American Horror Story and The Americans are FX, so they've been dabbling in period pieces recently. Or well, I would count AHS as drama, but it tows the line sometimes in comedy in some seasons.

Well by period I was thinking sword and sandals, western, medieval etc. They haven't tried any of that stuff. They've remained within the 20th and 21st centuries.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Justified is an old fashion western set in modern times. But that is as far as it goes.

 

[James]

For some reason every time I think of this show I imagine Michael Wincott in the lead role.

 

[squeekness]

Lol, he certainly has the voice for it.

 

[THUNDERSTRIKE]

that's another thing... you have to a a warped sense of whatever to sit and watch American Horror Story Freak Show... I just don't see the appeal of it... no offense, but I always think you have to be a strange ranger to get into that...

 

[squeekness]

that's another thing... you have to a a warped sense of whatever to sit and watch American Horror Story Freak Show... I just don't see the appeal of it... no offense, but I always think you have to be a strange ranger to get into that...

Then I must be strange. I like it because it's always changing.

 

[THUNDERSTRIKE]

Then I must be strange. I like it because it's always changing.

and I thought I was supposed to be the off-the-wall kind of person...

 

[squeekness]

I like a great many shows and am willing to try most things, especially things off the beaten path. Took a chance on Penny Deadful and was quite happy. Maybe this will be just as good.

 

[Man in the Suit]

Newcomer Lee Jones, an Australian theater actor, will star as Wilkin Brattle, the imposing and emotionally deep yet spiritually tortured former knight in charge of King Edward I. He now lives a simple agrarian life. He's repped by Emery Entertainment.

True Blood alum Stephen Moyer will co-star as Milus Corbett, a street-smart and noble savvy who was one of Ventris' marshals in the army. He now serves as his chamberlain, chancellor and justiciar — and friend and drinking mate. The actor, who memorably had a role in NBC's live Sound of Music, is repped by WME.

Katey Sagal, who was Sutter's leading lady in Sons of Anarchy, will star as Annora of the Alders, a woman described as prescient, mystical and beautiful who offers predictions, cures and potions. Sagal, who also happens to be married to Sutter, is repped by WME.

Flora Spencer-Longhurst is set as Baroness Lowry "Love" Aberffraw Ventris. As cunning as she is kind and beautiful, the character hails from a wealthy Welsh family and married Ventris at 17 to protect her family's land. Her noble duties always in conflict with her Welsh pride. Spencer-Longhurst is represented by United Agents.

Sutter, as he did with Sons of Anarchy, will also have an on-screen role and play a The Dark Mute, the mate and guardian of Annora (Sagal). The character rarely speaks and no one's ever seen his face. Sutter is represented by WME.

Sam Spruell (Snow White and the Huntsman, The Hurt Locker) is set as Toran Prichard, an archer under Madog Llywelyn in the last major Welsh rebellion. He put down the bow and picked up the hoe and is Wilkin's best mate. Spruell is with by ICM and Silver Lining Entertainment.

Darren Evans (Galavant) will star as Ash y Goedwig, a trapper and orphan "of the woods" who is a friend to Wilkin. Evans is with by Troika.

Danny Sapani (Trance, Penny Dreadful) will portray Berber the Moor: A large, educated man who is a converted Muslim and farmer as well as a friend to Wilkin. Sapani is with Gordon and French.

Timothy V. Murphy (Sons of Anarchy) will play Father Ruskin, a brawny yet gentle man with a bottled fury who is a former soldier that Left the military for the seminary. He's a priest, rector and teacher of the court. Murphy is represented by SDB Partners.

Sarah White will play as Isabel Kiffin, Lady Love's handmaiden and trusted confidant. White is represented by Gendler & Kelly and APC.

Sarah Sweeny rounds out the cast as Jessamy Maddox, described as pretty but hardened by abuse, she's the executioner’s wife. Sweeny is with Lou Coulson Associates.

Additionally, Matthew Rhys (The Americans) has booked a guest starring role as Gruffudd y Blaidd, the leader of the Welsh rebels, Byth Encil. The role is not expected to impact his co-starring role on FX's The Americans. Rhys is with WME and Management 360.

Sutter will write and exec produce alongside his Sons of Anarchy director/exec producer Paris Barclay, who will helm the pilot. The Fox 21, Imagine TV and FX Productions drama also will be exec produced by Imagine's Brian Grazer and Francie Calfo.

Production begins March 19 in Wales.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fxs-bastard-executioner-cast-includes-777422

 

[Sawyer]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fxs-bastard-executioner-cast-includes-777422

FX's 'Bastard Executioner' Cast Includes Kurt Sutter, Katey Sagal, Stephen Moyer
11:30 AM PST 2/24/2015 by Lesley Goldberg

The cast also includes 'The Americans' star Matthew Rhys, Sam Spruell and Lee Jones in the period drama that marks Sutter's follow-up to 'Sons of Anarchy.'

Kurt Sutter and FX have set a cast of familiar faces and newcomers for its period drama pilot The Bastard Executioner

The Bastard Executioner centers on a warrior knight in King Edward II's charge who is broken by the ravages of war and vows to lay down his sword. But when the violence finds him again, he's forced to pick up the bloodiest sword of all.

Newcomer Lee Jones, an Australian theater actor, will star as Wilkin Brattle, the imposing and emotionally deep yet spiritually tortured former knight in charge of King Edward I. He now lives a simple agrarian life. He's repped by Emery Entertainment.

True Blood alum Stephen Moyer will co-star as Milus Corbett, a street-smart and noble savvy who was one of Ventris' marshals in the army. He now serves as his chamberlain, chancellor and justiciar — and friend and drinking mate. The actor, who memorably had a role in NBC's live Sound of Music, is repped by WME.

Katey Sagal, who was Sutter's leading lady in Sons of Anarchy, will star as Annora of the Alders, a woman described as prescient, mystical and beautiful who offers predictions, cures and potions. Sagal, who also happens to be married to Sutter, is repped by WME.

Flora Spencer-Longhurst is set as Baroness Lowry "Love" Aberffraw Ventris. As cunning as she is kind and beautiful, the character hails from a wealthy Welsh family and married Ventris at 17 to protect her family's land. Her noble duties always in conflict with her Welsh pride. Spencer-Longhurst is represented by United Agents.

Sutter, as he did with Sons of Anarchy, will also have an on-screen role and play a The Dark Mute, the mate and guardian of Annora (Sagal). The character rarely speaks and no one's ever seen his face. Sutter is represented by WME.

Sam Spruell (Snow White and the Huntsman, The Hurt Locker) is set as Toran Prichard, an archer under Madog Llywelyn in the last major Welsh rebellion. He put down the bow and picked up the hoe and is Wilkin's best mate. Spruell is with by ICM and Silver Lining Entertainment.

Darren Evans (Galavant) will star as Ash y Goedwig, a trapper and orphan "of the woods" who is a friend to Wilkin. Evans is with by Troika.

Danny Sapani (Trance, Penny Dreadful) will portray Berber the Moor: A large, educated man who is a converted Muslim and farmer as well as a friend to Wilkin. Sapani is with Gordon and French.

Timothy V. Murphy (Sons of Anarchy) will play Father Ruskin, a brawny yet gentle man with a bottled fury who is a former soldier that Left the military for the seminary. He's a priest, rector and teacher of the court. Murphy is represented by SDB Partners.

Sarah White will play as Isabel Kiffin, Lady Love's handmaiden and trusted confidant. White is represented by Gendler & Kelly and APC.

Sarah Sweeny rounds out the cast as Jessamy Maddox, described as pretty but hardened by abuse, she's the executioner’s wife. Sweeny is with Lou Coulson Associates.

Additionally, Matthew Rhys (The Americans) has booked a guest starring role as Gruffudd y Blaidd, the leader of the Welsh rebels, Byth Encil. The role is not expected to impact his co-starring role on FX's The Americans. Rhys is with WME and Management 360.

Sutter will write and exec produce alongside his Sons of Anarchy director/exec producer Paris Barclay, who will helm the pilot. The Fox 21, Imagine TV and FX Productions drama also will be exec produced by Imagine's Brian Grazer and Francie Calfo.

Production begins March 19 in Wales.

Dear God, I wonder what kind of torture Sutter will put his character through this time around...

Moyer and Rhys, though.

 

[Marvolo]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fxs-bastard-executioner-cast-includes-777422

Dear God, I wonder what kind of torture Sutter will put his character through this time around...

Moyer and Rhys, though.

He'll probably get castrated and drawn and quartered before the end knowing him.

This sounds really good. Cant wait to see how it looks. I hope Sutter makes the medieval world properly gritty and filthy.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Good lord. Never watched Sons but this sounds excellent.

 

[Sawyer]

Pics I've seen on twitter of places they've been scouting for the show...

https://***********/harparbar

 

[Marvolo]

Sutter or someone on his crew has a good eye for locations. Those places are great for a medieval piece.

 

[runawayboulder]

The cast is pretty much a bunch of unknowns to me. I kinda like it like that.

 

[Slushy]

Great to see Stephen Moyer get work already!