“It was almost intoxicating”: Nicholas Galitzine on playing his Mary & George character
Nicholas Galitzine has looked back fondly on his dominant character in Mary & George. In March 2024, TV enthusiasts were finally treated to the highly anticipated historical drama created by D.C.
Moore. Inspired by true events, Mary & George stars Oscar winner Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers, “who moulded her beautiful and charismatic son, George (Galitzine), to seduce King James VI of Scotland and I of England (Tony Curran) and become his all-powerful lover”.
The official synopsis reads: “Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen, and the King’s most trusted advisors. “And with England’s place on the world stage under threat from a Spanish invasion and rioters taking to the streets to denounce the King, the stakes could not have been higher. “Prepared to stop at nothing and armed with her ruthless political steel, Mary married her way up the ranks, bribed politicians, colluded with criminals and clawed her way into the heart of the Establishment, making it her own.” Following its release, Mary & George received rave reviews from critics and TV viewers, with many praising the cast performances, writing, and stunning costumes.
However, one aspect of the show that made massive waves with fans was its NSFW content – specifically Galitzine’s raunchy sex scenes and nudity.
