It looks like The Queen has inspired screen writers to delve into the British Monarchy’s past for more historic stories, Martin Scorsese and Graham King will be producing the early years of England’s most romantic queen in The Young Victoria. The people over at comingsoon.net have more on the story:
Martin Scorsese and Initial Entertainment Group’s Graham King are reteaming to produce The Young Victoria, which will chronicle the early life of the famed British monarch. Canadian helmer Jean Marc Vallee will direct from a script by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes. Indie project was introduced to King by Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson. She provided her unique insights into the lively Victoria, who reigned for 63 years until her death in 1901. Fergie is attached to produce, along with Tim Headington
Here is the plot outline:”Young Victoria” will focus on the first, often turbulent, years of the monarch’s rule — she became queen at 18 — and her legendary romance and marriage to Prince Albert. Devastated by her husband’s death in 1861, she wore black for the rest of her life and remained largely secluded.
Man that is so…tragic and romantic! Damn! Ok I’m a girl and this appeals to me in a completely romantic, girly way. But besides that what I’m curious about above the actual storyline, (although that is quite interesting) is the fact that Fergie, Duchess of York will be producing, and telling all she know about her ancestors. Man that is juicy! You have to know that The current Queen is going to be pissed over that.
I am such a fan of Jean-Marc Vallee, his film C.R.A.Z.Y. was one of my favorites of 2005, but he is a pretty small director; to give him this whopping story shows a lot of trust from Scorsese and King. I don’t necessarily think it is unwise but, wow Valliee must be feeling pretty cool in his neighborhood this week with Martin Scorsese putting trust in him to direct.
The Young Victoria will be a favorite amongst women, of that I am sure, and it will probably do well generally in England and Canada but I am curious what Americans will think of this film. Will they care? Maybe, but then again they don’t have Victoria day to remind them of this lovely queen.
