Katherine Langford Goes Medieval for Netflix’s ‘Cursed’ (PHOTOS)
Your next fantasy series addiction is on its way with Netflix’s adaptation of the New York Times bestselling book Cursed.
The re-imagination of the Arthurian legend is slated to arrive on the streaming platform this summer. The medieval tale is told through the eyes of Nimue, played by 13 Reasons Why‘s Katherine Langford. As a young woman bestowed with a mysterious gift, she’s destined to become Lady of the Lake, a powerful and tragic figure.
Following her mother’s death, Nimue finds an unexpected partner in Arthur (Devon Terrell) and joins him in his quest to deliver Merlin’s (Gustaf Skarsgard) sword. Throughout the journey, she will become a symbol of rebellion against the Red Paladins and their King Uther (Sebastian Armesto). The coming-of-age-story will be presented in 10 hour-long episodes with an exact premiere date yet to be announced.
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The series is based on the book by Tom Wheeler and Frank Miller, and Wheeler serves as showrunner as well as an executive producer alongside Miller and Leila Gerstein. Silenn Thomas co-executive produces and Alex Boden serves as a producer. The cast includes Langford, Terrell, Armesto, Skarsgard, Daniel Sharman, Matt Stokoe, Lily Newmark, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Emily Coates, Billy Jenkins, Bella Dayne and Peter Mullan.
Stay tuned for more details as they’re released and don’t miss Cursed when it arrives on Netflix this summer.
Cursed, Season 1 Premiere, Summer 2020, Netflix
Katherine Langford as Nimue
Peter Mullan as Father Carden
Devon Terrell as Arthur
Billy Jenkins as Squirrell
Gustaf Skarsgard as Merlin
Katherine Langford as Nimue and Devon Terrell as Arthur
Olafur Darri Olafsson as Rugen the Leper King
Lily Newmark as Pym
Matt Stokoe as Gawain
Emily Coates as Sister Iris
Shalom Brune-Franklin as Sister Igraine
Olwen Fouere as Yeva
Sebastian Armesto as King Uther Pendragon
Daniel Sharman as The Weeping Monk
