Helen Mirren has played a lot of queens.
Shes basically honorary royalty herself at this point.
But that doesnt mean we want her to stop donning crowns any time soon.
Helen Mirren in ‘Catherine the Great’.Credit: Hal Shinnie/HBO
Its an unusual choice Livia, the Empress of Rome and wife of Emperor Augustus.
Most notably, hed like to see Mirren portray her as shes represented inI, Claudius.
Id love to see her playing Livia inI, Claudius, he tells EW.
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If you havent seen the old BBC production ofI, Claudiusgo and watch that.
Livia was Emperor Augustus wife, and she was a fascinating character.
One of the true great women in history.
Well, I dont know if great is the right word.
Clarke says working with Mirren is a regal, over-the-top experience in itself, regardless of who shes playing.
Spoken like a true queen.
Catherine the Greatairs at 10 p.m. on Mondays on HBO.
