Tag: Wolf Hall sequel update
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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light – Where We Left Off and What’s Ahead
– Recap and Teaser – After the events of Wolf Hall, Thomas Cromwell finds himself in a position much higher and more precarious than he could’ve dreamed. Take a look at where we left off and what to expect from Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, premiering on PBS Masterpiece on Sunday, March 23,…
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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Review: Mark Rylance’s Master Manipulator
– One of History’s Greatest Schemers – by John Anderson | The Wall Street Journal | March 20, 2025 “Henry would not kill his own daughter,” chirps the ambassador Chapuys (Karim Kadjar) during the opening episode of “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.” It’s a judgment that causes Thomas Cromwell a moment of atypical candor. “Who…
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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Is Historical Fiction At Its Finest
– The Encroaching Noose – by Elijah Gonzalez | Paste Magazine | March 21, 2025 It’s been 10 years since the first season of Wolf Hall charted Thomas Cromwell’s rise in Henry VIII’s court as our scrappy son-of-a-blacksmith navigated a den of aristocratic predators while somehow trying to maintain his morality. It was a precise, beautifully paced…
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When the Walls Close In on the ‘Wolf Hall’ Saga
– Slippery Stones Underfoot – by Roslyn Sulcas | New York Times | March 21, 2025 Mark Rylance sat quietly and alone, his black-capped head bowed, his eyes closed. Nearby in a grand chamber, Damian Lewis stood resplendent in a huge gold jacket, playing King Henry VIII, as the director Peter Kosminsky rearranged some actors…
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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Is Well Worth the Wait
– Rebellion, Diplomacy, and Intrigue – by Taylor Antrim | Vogue | March 20, 2025 I still remember when the advanced copy of Hilary Mantel’s 2020 novel The Mirror and the Light hit my desk. I was eager to read the final book in Mantel’s titanic Thomas Cromwell trilogy, a series that began with Wolf Hall in 2009 and…
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The Real Story Behind ‘Wolf Hall’ and the Fall of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s Most Controversial Adviser
– Chronicling Last 4 Years of Statesman’s Life – by Meilan Solly | Smithsonian Magazine | March 20, 2025 The final years of Henry VIII’s reign were a dark period for Tudor England: a time when a queen could be beheaded on trumped-up charges of treason, and a longtime friend of the king could meet that same…
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Wolf Hall Costumes Go On Display At Berkeley Castle
– Opulent Attire and Tudor Day – This April, Berkeley Castle will present an exclusive Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light costume exhibition, showcasing six stunning costumes worn by acclaimed actors from the celebrated TV series. Step into the world of Tudor England and admire the exquisite craftsmanship of these historically inspired garments, which…