Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info After almost a decade since the BBC Two series Wolf Hall took us through the historical whirlwind of Tudor politics, the spellbinding drama returns for its second season with star Mark Rylance reprising his BAFTA-winning role as Thomas Cromwell.
Dealing with the aftermath of Anne Boleyn's grim fate, Rylance, 64, delves into his character's complex feelings: "We left Cromwell right after the execution of Anne Boleyn. She was someone who he really liked because she was intelligent and cultured, so I think it was quite tragic for him," shared Rylance, reflecting on where the story picks up. "This series begins right at the same moment, with a different perspective of the execution.
Cromwell becomes increasingly required to be a brutal guard dog for his master, but he never really loses his compassion and empathy for other human beings." The gripping UK drama, based on Hilary Mantel’s best-selling novel 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light’, follows Cromwell as he navigates King Henry VIII's terrifying rule, portrayed by Damian Lewis who dons extra padding this time to embody the more stout and formidable figure that history recalls, especially post-accident. Damian, 53, shared some behind-the-scenes details about his costume for the show, saying: "This is a heavily foamed suit that goes all the way down into my knees.
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