This Article is From Sep 06, 2013

Liz Hurley to play Queen Helena in The Royals

Liz Hurley to play Queen Helena in The Royals

Liz Hurley’s films include 1997's Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and 2000's Bedazzled.

Highlights

  • Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley is set to play Queen Helena in the upcoming drama The Royals.
  • The series will follow the lives of a fictional British royal family who are informed by the regal opulence of the British monarchy, reported Daily Express.
  • The series - which is also loosely based on Shakespeare's “Hamlet” - will centre on Hurley's character, who clashes with her son - the heir to the throne - and his new American girlfriend, while struggling with her failing marriage to the King.
  • The 48-year-old actress featured in films including 1997's Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and 2000's Bedazzled.
London: Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley is set to play Queen Helena in the upcoming drama The Royals.

The series will follow the lives of a fictional British royal family who are informed by the regal opulence of the British monarchy, reported Daily Express.

The series - which is also loosely based on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" - will centre on Hurley's character, who clashes with her son - the heir to the throne - and his new American girlfriend, while struggling with her failing marriage to the King.

The 48-year-old actress featured in films including 1997's Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and 2000's Bedazzled.
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