Meredith Quill September 21, 2016 Share September 21, 2016 Your Cast Topic! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/
Ripley68 January 12, 2017 Share January 12, 2017 I would normally be all over this show, but I really hate Jenna Coleman with the fire of a thousand burning suns. She ruined the 11th Doctor, and she was the reason Peter Capaldi's doctor had such a rough start. It will be difficult to get over my loathing. She'll have to really be different from Cora for me to stand the show, and from the previews, it doesn't look like she is. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2898259
Ms Lark January 14, 2017 Share January 14, 2017 On 1/12/2017 at 0:29 PM, Ripley68 said: I would normally be all over this show, but I really hate Jenna Coleman with the fire of a thousand burning suns. She ruined the 11th Doctor, and she was the reason Peter Capaldi's doctor had such a rough start. It will be difficult to get over my loathing. She'll have to really be different from Cora for me to stand the show, and from the previews, it doesn't look like she is. Come sit next to me, you've got company! And I doubt we're alone, by a long shot. I got so sick of JC early on that I could barely watch Doctor Who! Worst companion ever and that's saying a whole lot. Still won't watch reruns of her seasons. Bad casting choice for Masterpiece. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2902911
Misslindsey January 14, 2017 Share January 14, 2017 I already know I hold the unpopular opinion of liking Jenna Coleman. I liked her as Clara on Doctor Who and she is one of my favorite companions. I probably would have watched Victoria anyway, but she added to me tuning in. In my biased opinion I thought she was quite good as Victoria throughout the series. I really liked the whole cast though. I feel like I am seeing Alex Jennings who plays King Leopold in Victoria everywhere. He was in The Crown and popped up in The Halcyon. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2903001
buttersister January 16, 2017 Share January 16, 2017 Rufus Sewell. That is all (by way of explaining why I watched, despite my loathing of Jenna Coleman in DW). 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2907029
LittleIggy January 16, 2017 Share January 16, 2017 I like the actress playing Victoria. And Rufus Sewell, I ADORE him! Peter Bowles (sp?) who plays Wellington, I remember him from "Rumpole of the Bailey." Wow, we've all aged! 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2907091
HoodlumSheep January 16, 2017 Share January 16, 2017 Jenna Coleman and Rufus Sewell have A+++ chemistry. 14 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2907470
rur January 16, 2017 Share January 16, 2017 On 1/12/2017 at 0:29 PM, Ripley68 said: I would normally be all over this show, but I really hate Jenna Coleman with the fire of a thousand burning suns. She ruined the 11th Doctor, and she was the reason Peter Capaldi's doctor had such a rough start. It will be difficult to get over my loathing. She'll have to really be different from Cora for me to stand the show, and from the previews, it doesn't look like she is. I didn't dislike Clara as much as some other DW fans, but I'll admit that after the first episode, I'm still having a bit of trouble separating Clara and Victoria in my head. Both characters, for different reasons, have been depicted as always believing they knew/know best, so kudos to Masterpiece for picking up on that nuance in Jenna's portrayal of an imperious Clara and casting her as a monarch. That said, there were a couple of times in this first episode (ex: the matter of Lady Flora) when Victoria was shown to have been in error that I realized I was pleased that Clara was getting her comeuppance. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2907483
TxanGoddess January 16, 2017 Share January 16, 2017 Like a lot of you I was excited by the casting of delicious-AF-Rufus Sewell. I loved Pillars of the Earth-book and show- and Tom Builder was my favorite character and casting. On the Pillars note, David Oakes shows up in the cast about midway through (I've seen the whole first season) and he is a damn good actor. I was totally repelled at the first site of him -William Hamleigh icks- but I started to really like him by the end of the season. Impressive since he had made such a detestable villian prior. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2908202
skyways January 16, 2017 Share January 16, 2017 Agreed 100% about Pillars, Rufus, Oakes etc. I too have seen the whole season. Fantastic and just my cup of tea. For some I couldn't get into The Crown. Maybe it is the perpetual bags under Claire Foy's eyes. I might try again but I'd rather watch this again. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2908321
bugsmum January 16, 2017 Share January 16, 2017 As much as I cannot stand Clara Oswald, especially with the Eleventh Doctor, I've been willing to give Jenna Coleman the benefit of the doubt. My problem with Clara was (is?) the way the character was written, not with the actress. And as Victoria, I like her. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2908907
Atlanta January 17, 2017 Share January 17, 2017 We should see a little bit of an aged Nell Hudson (Nancy Skerrett) in season three of Outlander (Laoghaire). Her role won't be big, but it is important. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2909173
Miss Chevious January 17, 2017 Share January 17, 2017 I've never seen Jenna Coleman in anything else so am coming into this with no prejudice whatsoever. I think she's doing a great job in her portrayal of Victoria, although I'm sure she is way prettier than Victoria ever was. Every picture I've ever seen of the real person, she looked like a chinless wonder. 12 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2909498
palmaire January 17, 2017 Share January 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Miss Chevious said: Every picture I've ever seen of the real person, she looked like a chinless wonder. Right? I was looking up photos of her after watching the episode and it seems like she was an early Streisand, only posing in profile or 3/4 view. Your majesty, that is NOT a good look with the no-chin thing you have going on. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2910071
LiveenLetLive January 19, 2017 Share January 19, 2017 (edited) Actually if you look at some of the photos, and paintings, of the very young Victoria, she was rather lovely in the way that most young people are--no not a ravishing beauty, but fresh and pretty, Spoiler later of course after years of pregnancy she because fat and dumpy. The thing to remember is that when she met Albert (who also became dumpy in his 30's and bald) that "lightening" bolt of lust hit her (and by all reports Albert reciprocated) their love affair was hot stuff, LOL. I can't wait until the series gets past this Melbourne speculative fiction (the real Lord M, a handsome man in youth apparently) was 60 when Victoria was 18 and well past the Rufus "swoon-worthy" Sewell stage--in reality, she was a girl who needed guidance, not a creepy "funny uncle." Yes I resent the line the series takes on this issue. Edited January 19, 2017 by SilverStormm Added spoiler tags 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2915492
madhacker January 21, 2017 Share January 21, 2017 what kinda geeks me out is the fact that besides Jenna there are at least two other actors who were previously on Doctor Who or a spinoff; Adrian Schiller who played Uncle in the awesome episode The Doctor's Wife and Tommy Knight otherwise known as Luke Smith the super genius adopted son of Sarah Jane. Speaking of Tommy wow he sure has grown. I almost didn't recognize him. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2921486
Brn2bwild January 23, 2017 Share January 23, 2017 If it was somehow planned that Alex Jennings would play two monarchs who yearn for a life that was almost theirs (Leopold, ruler of Britain; David/Edward VIII, a crowned King) on two shows about female monarchs, that was pure genius. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2925075
Ms Lark January 23, 2017 Share January 23, 2017 On 1/21/2017 at 2:00 AM, madhacker said: what kinda geeks me out is the fact that besides Jenna there are at least two other actors who were previously on Doctor Who or a spinoff; Adrian Schiller who played Uncle in the awesome episode The Doctor's Wife and Tommy Knight otherwise known as Luke Smith the super genius adopted son of Sarah Jane. Speaking of Tommy wow he sure has grown. I almost didn't recognize him. Yep, and now we can add Eve Myles from Torchwood, too. Ugh. Between her and Coleman I don't know which is worse. Probably Myles. I'm only half ass watching on replays due to Coleman anyway. I do wish I could enjoy it more. Thanks for the tip about Tommy -- I recognized him, but wasn't sure from what. Now I know. I do remember Adrian Schiller from one of the absolute best Who eps. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2925227
Badger January 23, 2017 Share January 23, 2017 An early acting role for Peter Firth (The Duke of Cumberland) This show also ran in the USA. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2925274
Popples January 23, 2017 Share January 23, 2017 8 hours ago, Brn2bwild said: If it was somehow planned that Alex Jennings would play two monarchs who yearn for a life that was almost theirs (Leopold, ruler of Britain; David/Edward VIII, a crowned King) on two shows about female monarchs, that was pure genius. I just wonder if he has a huge thing for playing royalty, since he also portrayed Prince Charles in The Queen. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2925556
Ripley68 January 23, 2017 Share January 23, 2017 Okay, so I gave in and watched last night. Have to say, didn't hate it. Though I still saw flashes of "clara," I think the contacts Jenna is wearing help remove that some for me. She's coming off just as she should be, an inexperienced girl trying to assert herself. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2926318
humbleopinion January 23, 2017 Share January 23, 2017 When Victoria is playing piano and Albert come up to turn the page, the actor looked a lot like Prince... his Purple Majesty. Seriously, you won't be able to think otherwise now. 1 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2926351
graybrown bird January 23, 2017 Share January 23, 2017 Has anyone else here seen Rufus Sewell in the BBC's "Shakespeare Retold" version of the Taming of the Shrew? He plays opposite Shirley Henderson, and they are both brilliant in it. It's a wild ride! Sally Wainwright wrote the script. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2926641
PRgal January 23, 2017 Share January 23, 2017 3 hours ago, humbleopinion said: When Victoria is playing piano and Albert come up to turn the page, the actor looked a lot like Prince... his Purple Majesty. Seriously, you won't be able to think otherwise now. You totally made my day with this comment! :D :D :D Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2926857
prican58 January 23, 2017 Share January 23, 2017 I recognize "Albert" from "Dancing on the Edge" with Matthew Goode and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Tom Hughes. I had to look him up. Charming. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2163315/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_14 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2926909
blackwing January 24, 2017 Share January 24, 2017 I've been watching "Murdoch Mysteries" on Netflix. Just started Season 4, and I was unpleasantly surprised to notice that the new pathologist is played by the same actor who plays Sir John in "Victoria". This actor appears to have little range. He has the same dour demeanor and just as in Victoria, he comes across as a bit effeminate. Seems like he is gone from "Victoria", hopefully for good, and I'm at the point in Season 4 Murdoch where it seems like Dr. Julia Ogden is returning and maybe this guy will leave as well. I don't know what it is about this actor that elicits such a visceral reaction from me. I hope to avoid anything he appears in in the future. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2928869
TVForever January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 On 1/16/2017 at 0:29 AM, buttersister said: Rufus Sewell. That is all (by way of explaining why I watched, despite my loathing of Jenna Coleman in DW). Yeah, and he seems to get better with time. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2931347
eejm February 13, 2017 Share February 13, 2017 I seem to equate Rufus Sewell with playing really unhinged characters. He's doing a lovely job as Melbourne, but I just keep waiting for him to lose his shit and start chewing scenery. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2985466
MrsR February 15, 2017 Share February 15, 2017 Alex Jennings also played George III in the documentary series Liberty! The American Revolution. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2991004
b2H February 15, 2017 Share February 15, 2017 On 1/16/2017 at 8:50 PM, Miss Chevious said: I've never seen Jenna Coleman in anything else so am coming into this with no prejudice whatsoever. I think she's doing a great job in her portrayal of Victoria, although I'm sure she is way prettier than Victoria ever was. Every picture I've ever seen of the real person, she looked like a chinless wonder. I went to look up a photo of Queen Victoria that would have been somewhere in the age that we're seeing in the show. I found this one. On 1/23/2017 at 6:05 AM, Badger said: An early acting role for Peter Firth (The Duke of Cumberland) This show also ran in the USA. I remember watching this on Saturday mornings. Campy. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2991423
Mindthinkr February 15, 2017 Share February 15, 2017 I enjoyed Rufus Sewel in The Man in the High Castle. Seeing him in Victoria was a bonus for me. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-2991869
ennui February 18, 2017 Share February 18, 2017 (edited) I didn't watch Doctor Who after 10, and a half season of 11, so I had no preconceived notions about Jenna. I'd heard complaints about the contact lenses, and those don't bother me, either. It took me a while to place Eve Myles, and her character seems like a small role for her. I liked Rufus best in Zen, but it was cancelled fairly quickly, so I guess I was alone on that one. Really liking David Oakes. *drool* Edited February 18, 2017 by ennui 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-3002474
skyways February 19, 2017 Share February 19, 2017 Quote so I guess I was alone on that one. No you are not. Just 3 episodes is a travesty. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-3003203
Nire February 20, 2017 Share February 20, 2017 I hated Clara to the point I've fallen behind with Dr. Who. Butam enjoying Jenna's portrayal of Victoria. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-3005640
b2H February 20, 2017 Share February 20, 2017 Watching 'John Adams' on HBO and Alexander Hamilton is played by 'Lord Melbourne'!! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-3007821
humbleopinion February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 Your treat of the day...Hawt Highland Hunk...2/3 to end are his pictures...you're welcome.... 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4051685
Mindthinkr February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 Thank you @humbleopinion !! Note: My Boy cat did not like the music though and sat up to give the iPad an ugly stare. LOL 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4051711
humbleopinion February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 (edited) Your cat and Albert have the same taste... or in this case... distaste for bagpipes... The Hunka Hunka Highlander is cast to be Prince Harry... https://www.elitedaily.com/p/who-is-murray-fraser-lifetimes-harry-meghan-finally-has-its-royal-couple-leads-8128995 Prince Harry really pales in comparison to Murray... And here's is the Meghan Markle... http://deadline.com/2018/02/harry-meghan-parisa-fitz-henley-murray-fraser-star-lifetime-prince-harry-meghan-markle-movie-1202278533/ Edited February 12, 2018 by humbleopinion 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4051757
TexasGal February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4063310
Jazzhands February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, TexasGal said: My god, his cheekbones look like they’re carved out of marble. He’s so gorgeous he’s almost painful to look at. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4063619
Mindthinkr February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Jazzhands said: My god, his cheekbones look like they’re carved out of marble. He’s so gorgeous he’s almost painful to look at. I know. I can’t wait for the next season of The Man in the High Castle (which he is a star in) to begin. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4064179
Kohola3 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 For me, it's the eyes. SO beautiful. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4064217
TexasGal February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Oh, my fellow Rufus loving people! I quite enjoyed just seeing him be silly since his roles are often so serious. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4064462
magdalene February 18, 2018 Share February 18, 2018 This made me smile... https://www.google.com/search?q=david+oakes+instagram&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi0ieaQ_6_ZAhVGx2MKHYLbCqwQ7AkIQw&biw=1440&bih=769#imgrc=pKrY3hDAtJzZKM: Look at the grumpy face of "Francatelli". Anyways, I finally realized where I know "Mrs. Skerritt" from by looking at this picture - the first season of Outlander. Her role there wasn't nearly as nice as on Victoria. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4069414
TexasGal February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Y’all!!! There’s more! I just don’t know about that blouse (dress?) she’s wearing though. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4086274
humbleopinion February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 He has perfect actor hair....to run your fingers through..... 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4086555
voiceover February 27, 2018 Share February 27, 2018 Wow. My darling David Oakes played a creepy David Lynch-type character on the Season 1 finale of Ripper Street. Man, how do I get that out of my head?? I'm going to have to watch the bathtub scene on a loop. For an hour. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4096733
humbleopinion February 27, 2018 Share February 27, 2018 Go to David Oakes' twitter for adorable candid photos from the Christmas show of him and the children from the cast in skates and full costume. Any actor who takes time to play and goof around with kid cast mates gets extra brownie points... 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4096795
Zella February 27, 2018 Share February 27, 2018 He seems like a real sweetheart in any interview I've watched with him, which is funny considering how many deranged psychopaths he's played. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4096929
humbleopinion February 27, 2018 Share February 27, 2018 David Oakes is a handsome devil so perfect to cast as a psychopath...very charming and disarming... 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/47967-the-cast-of-victoria-acting-royalty/#findComment-4097453
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