Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as King Henry VIII, Sam Neill as Cardinal Wolsey, and Henry Cavill as Charles Brandon; the four-season historical drama ‘The Tudors‘ charts Henry’s reign and marriages.
Main cast
- King Henry VIIIJonathan Rhys Meyers1–4Main
- Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of SuffolkHenry Cavill1–4Main
- Cardinal Thomas WolseySam Neill1–2Main
- Thomas CromwellJames Frain1–4Main
- Anne BoleynNatalie Dormer1–2Main
- Catherine of AragonMaria Doyle Kennedy1–2Main
- Jane SeymourAnita Briem2–3Main
- Anne of ClevesJoss Stone3Main
Supporting cast
- Catherine HowardTamzin Merchant4Supp
- Thomas MoreJeremy Northam1–2Supp
- Thomas CranmerHans Matheson2–4Supp
- Margaret TudorGabrielle Anwar1–2Supp
- Mary BoleynPerdita Weeks1Supp
- Princess MarySarah Bolger2–4Supp
Guest & voice
- Pope Clement VIIIan McElhinney1Guest
- Sir Francis BryanAlan van Sprang2–4Guest
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About this cast
The Tudors is a British historical drama that aired on BBC Two from 2007 to 2010, depicting the early reign of King Henry VIII. The series focuses on his personal and political struggles, including his marriages, the break with Rome, and the rise of key figures like Thomas Cromwell.
FAQs
Who plays King Henry VIII in The Tudors?
Jonathan Rhys Meyers portrays King Henry VIII in all four seasons.
Is The Tudors historically accurate?
The series takes creative liberties, condensing timelines and merging characters for drama, but is inspired by real historical events.
How many seasons of The Tudors are there?
There are four seasons, covering from Henry VIII’s early reign to the death of Jane Seymour.
Who played Anne Boleyn in The Tudors?
Natalie Dormer played Anne Boleyn for the first two seasons.
Where was The Tudors filmed?
The series was primarily filmed in Ireland, including locations such as Ardmore Studios and various castles.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026