'Anne Boleyn' — US release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything you need to know

Anne Boleyn is a new psychological thriller about Henry VIII's most famous wife coming to AMC+.

Jodie Turner-Smith as Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn stars Jodie Turner-Smith as the iconic queen. (Image credit: Channel 5)

Anne Boleyn is heading to AMC+ soon, and the thriller will explore the final months of the Queen's life, from her own perspective. 

The series, already shown on Channel 5 in the UK, sees Queen & Slim star Jodie Turner-Smith in the titular role, who will bring the iconic historical figure to life on screen in a new way. 

The historical thriller is a three-parter and explores topics such as Anne's struggle against the powerful patriarchy of the time as she fights to secure a future for her daughter Elizabeth. As well as this, it showcases her strength and determination in such a challenging time.

Talking about the series, Jodie says: "For the most part, Anne's story has been told through the lenses of men. We were trying to do something different with this story. There's a psychological thriller element, we wanted it to be about what makes her tick, what she was going through emotionally and psychologically at the time."

Here's everything we know about Anne Boleyn so far...

'Anne Boleyn' release date

Anne Boleyn will debut on AMC+ in the US on Thursday, Dec 9. AMC+ has a 7-day free trial and plans starting from $4.99.

The series has already been shown on Channel 5 in the UK.

Jodie Turner-Smith plays Anne Boleyn

Jodie Turner-Smith plays Anne Boleyn. (Image credit: Channel 5)

What is the plot of 'Anne Boleyn'?

Anne Boleyn focuses on the final months of her life, and re-imagines her battle with Tudor England’s patriarchal society, her relationship with her daughter Elizabeth and a struggle to build her future, and of course, her notorious failure to provide Henry with a male heir that he wants more than anything. Exact plot points have not yet been revealed, but it seems like it will provide a unique look at one of history's most iconic queens.

Jodie Turner-Smith in Anne Boleyn.

(Image credit: Parisa Taghizadeh / Channel 5)

Is there a trailer for 'Anne Boleyn'?

Yes, an Anne Boleyn teaser was released a while back giving us a first look at Jodie Turner-Smith in the iconic role. The trailer doesn't give much away, as it sees the queen walking towards the camera, alongside pull quotes from critics praising the series. One has even cited it as "the hottest royal drama since The Crown". We can't wait to find out more!

'Anne Boleyn' cast

There's a great cast joining Turner-Smith for Anne Boleyn, with many familiar faces taking on the roles of key figures from the Tudor period. White House Farm star Mark Stanley stars opposite her, as Henry VIII, the most famous king in British History and Dating Amber's Lola Petticrew causes complications as Anne's love rival, Jane Seymour.

Gangs of London star Paapa Essiedu plays Anne's brother George, and Jamael Westman is Jane Seymour’s ambitious brother Edward. Silent Witness star Amanda Burton also joins as stoic Governess, Lady Anne Shelton.

Rounding off the cast, Henry VIII's closest and most powerful advisor Thomas Cromwell is played by White Lines' star Barry Ward, and Trigonometry star Thalissa Teixeira takes on the role of Anne's loyal confidante and cousin Madge Shelton.

Jodie Turner-Smith and Mark Stanley in Anne Boleyn

Jodie Turner-Smith and Mark Stanley in 'Anne Boleyn'. (Image credit: Parisa Taghizadeh / Channel 5)