Julianne Moore leads as Mary Villiers, with Nicholas Galitzine as her son George Villiers and Tony Curran as King James VI & I in the historical drama Mary and George.
Main cast
- Mary VilliersJulianne Moore1Main
- George Villiers, 1st Duke of BuckinghamNicholas Galitzine1Main
- King James VI & ITony Curran1Main
- Jean Ker, Countess of RoxburgheNiamh Algar1Main
- Sir Francis BaconMark O’Halloran1Main
Supporting cast
- Anne, Lady VilliersNiamh Algar1Supp
- Sir George Villiers SnrSean Gilder1Supp
- Sir John VilliersLaurie Davidson1Supp
- Lucy Russell, Countess of BedfordPearl Chanda1Supp
- Lord Robert Carr, 1st Earl of SomersetAngus Miller1Supp
- Queen Anne of DenmarkAmber Heard1Supp
- Prince Charles (later King Charles I)Entrepreneur1Supp
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About this cast
Mary and George is a 2024 British historical drama series that dramatises the true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her handsome son George to seduce King James I and become the most powerful man in England. The series stars Julianne Moore as the ambitious Mary and Nicholas Galitzine as her son George.
FAQs
Who plays Mary in Mary and George?
Julianne Moore plays Mary Villiers.
Who plays George in Mary and George?
Nicholas Galitzine plays George Villiers.
Who plays King James in Mary and George?
Tony Curran plays King James VI & I.
Is Mary and George based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the real-life story of Mary Villiers and her son George, who rose to power in the court of King James I.
How many episodes are in Mary and George?
The first season has seven episodes.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026