BAFTA- and Emmy-winningGuy Jenkin(Outnumbered) will direct from his own script.
The film is set in 1553.
Englands first Queen, Mary I, takes the throne.
(L-R) Karen Gillan and Patsy FerranSsam Kim, Altitude
The country is on the brink of chaos, and the ambitious Cardinal Pole plots to secure control.
He has overlooked, however, a humble court jester.
Cameras are set to roll later this year.
Ryan Bennett of PaperEpic Productions will produce.
Altitude Film Sales will handle international sales, starting at the European Film Market.
It is co-repping North America with UTA.
