TNT has released a new trailer for upcoming period drama Will and in it, we see that the tale of one of the greatest writers in history can be told many different ways.
Originally set up at Pivot before being cancelled ahead of its premiere and subsequently revived by TNT, Will tells the story of young playwright William Shakespeare (Laurie Davidson), a man whose recklessness and weakness for lustful temptation exacerbated his tortured brilliance, as he becomes the hottest thing on the rowdy 16th century London theater scene. The series, from Craig Pearce (Moulin Rouge!), is said to be a contemporary take on the life of Shakespeare and will feature a modern soundtrack.
In addition to Davidson, Will stars Olivia DeJonge (Hiding) as Alice Burbage, a carpenter’s daughter attracted to Shakespeare’s genius; Colm Meaney (Hell on Wheels) as James Burbage, Alice’s father who built the first theater in London since Roman times; Mattias Inwood (The Shannara Chronicles) as Alice’s egotistical actor brother Richard, who forms a partnership for the ages with Shakespeare; Jamie Campbell Bower (Camelot) as chief Shakespeare rival Christopher Marlowe; and Ewen Bremner (Trainspotting) as notorious law enforcer Richard Topcliffe.
The series premiere of Will is set to air Monday, July 10th at 10:00 on TNT.
