The historical romantic drama series “The Empress” arrives on Netflix in September 2022.
While Bridgerton fans await the highly anticipated third season, whet your appetite with an exciting new romantic historical drama, The Empress, which will arrive on Netflix in September 2022. We have everything you need to know about The Empress, including the plot, cast. , trailer and Netflix release date.
The Empress is a German Netflix Original historical romantic drama series written by Katharina Eyssen and based on the early life and romance of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. The series was written by Bernd Lange, Janna Maria Nandzik and Lena Stahl. Florian Cossen and Katrin Gebbe are the co-directors of the series.
When is The Empress Netflix release date?
The Empress will be released on Netflix worldwide on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
What is the plot of The Empress
The Empress synopsis is courtesy of Netflix:
When the rebel Elizabeth met Francis, Emperor of Austria, the intoxicating love of the young couple completely disrupted the power structure at the Viennese court. On the same subject : How Netflix plans to find the ‘Star Wars’ insider.
After marriage, the young empress must not only assert herself against her power-hungry mother-in-law, Sophie, but also against Franz’s brother, Maxi, who longs for the throne (and Sisi).
When enemy troops form on the borders of the Habsburg Empire, the people of Vienna rise up to protest the emperor. Elisabeth must find out who she can trust and what the price is to prove she is the true empress and the beacon of hope for the people.
Who was Elisabeth von Wittelsbach?
Elisabeth von Wittelsbach was the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph and the empress of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. To see also : This weekend is your last chance to watch these movies on Netflix.
Born in the Bavarian royal house of the Wittelsbachs, Elizabeth married Franz Joseph at the age of sixteen and soon had to settle in the life of the Habsburg court, much to his contempt.
In the early years of her reign as Empress of Austria, Elizabeth disagreed with her mother-in-law, Archduchess Sophie, who took it upon herself to raise her grandchildren by reasoning that the empress was too young to raise more children. at the same time. After complaining to her husband, Elisabeth was eventually allowed to spend more time with her daughters and take them with her on the journey. Sadly, Elisabeth was allegedly accused of the death of her eldest daughter, Princess Sophie, who died of a high fever and diarrhea while traveling to Budapest, Hungary.
Princess Sophia of Bavaria, mother-in-law of Empress Elizabeth
Princess Sophie’s death and immediate aftermath would impact Elisabeth’s mental health for the rest of her life. Elisabeth was not cruel, but she was maternal to all her surviving children for the rest of her life, which was not helped by Archduchess Sophie who felt vindicated by the death of the princess that she, and not the empress, should have raised. the children . For the rest of her life, Elizabeth kept a bracelet in the likeness of her daughter and portrayed in her apartments.
Princess Sofia of Austria, tragically died at the age of 2
To escape court life and relax, Elizabeth often traveled to Hungary, developing a close relationship with her people. Elizabeth’s relationship with Hungary helped bring about the double monarchy of 1867, establishing the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Elisabeth spent the last years of her life traveling, which helped her escape her melancholy and court life. Unfortunately, on September 10, 1898, Elisabeth was murdered during a visit to Geneva in Switzerland.
The funeral procession of Empress Elizabeth in Vienna, Switzerland, September 17, 1898.
Who are the cast members of The Empress?
It’s a Netflix debut for German-Turkish actress Devrim Lingnau, who will play the lead role of Elisabeth von Wittelsbach. See the article : ‘Keep Breathing’ is the latest debut of Netflix’s Rotten series. Lingnau is best known in Germany for her roles as Carmilla in Carmilla and Cäcilia in Auerhas.
Devrim Lingnau (left) and Empress Elisabeth of Austria (right)
In the role of Emperor Franz Joseph is the newcomer Philip Froissant. The Munich-born actor made a name for himself in 2021 thanks to his role in the Netflix Original Black Island film.
Philip Froissant (left) and a portrait of a young emperor Franz Joseph (right)
Sveneja Jung takes on the role of Louise. Jung has already starred in the Netflix original series Dark for one episode (Das Paradies) as Sonja Tannhaus.
Below is the list of the confirmed cast of The Empress:
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