Check out Starz’s synopsis for the miniseries, which will start off with a two-hour premiere on Friday, July 23rd at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Also, below are character photos of P&P co-stars Matthew Macfadyen (Mr. Darcy) and Donald Sutherland (Mr. Bennet) amongst the big cast that will be bringing Follett's characters to life when this miniseries premieres next month.
This epic tale of passion and greed begins when a mysterious secret disrupts the succession to the English crown and an unlikely member of King Henry’s family takes the throne. A power struggle between Henry’s daughter, Maud, and nephew, Stephen, causes England to be torn by war as battles rage for the rightful heir. Meanwhile, Bishop Waleran Bigod and the Hamleigh family manipulate the conflict to satisfy their own ruthless ambitions. Within this tumultuous setting, Prior Philip fights insurmountable obstacles to keep Kingsbridge and his dream of building a magnificent cathedral alive. The task is daunting, but master-mason Tom Builder, his gifted stepson, Jack, and noblewoman Aliena work together to achieve their dreams. And in the process, the long-hidden secret is revealed.
Donald Sutherland as Bartholomew, Earl of Shiring
Matthew Macfadyen as Prior Philip
[photos source: Starz | Cenema Blend]
Also, check out previously posted New 'Pillars of the Earth' Promotional photo of Matthew Macfadyen and The Pillars of the Earth teaser trailer and promotional stills from Starz
Premiering July 23, The Pillars of the Earth will be the epic event of the summer. Starring Ian McShane (“Deadwood”) as Waleran Bigod, Rufus Sewell (The Holiday) as Tom Builder, Matthew Macfadyen (Frost/Nixon) Prior Philip, Eddie Redmayne (The Good Shepherd) as Jack, Hayley Atwell (Captain America) as Aliena and Donald Sutherland (“Dirty Sexy Money”) as Bartholomew.
Principal Cast
Ian McShane as Waleran Bigod
Rufus Sewell as Tom Builder
Matthew Macfadyen as Prior Philip
Eddie Redmayne as Jack
Hayley Atwell as Aliena
Donald Sutherland as Bartholomew, Earl of Shiring
