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James Norton Could Only Join King and Conqueror if His Character Died
VarietyStory by K.J. YossmanImage from Variety
scrn loglineExclusive: 'Grantchester' star James Norton reveals he had to kill off his character to join 'King and Conqueror' as William the Conquerorbeat sheet- HBO had an option on Norton for another series, forcing him to exit his role on 'King and Conqueror' - a shocking behind-the-scenes twist that has Hollywood buzzing
- Norton, who is also an executive producer on the BBC/CBS Middle Ages drama, was desperate to tackle the iconic Battle of Hastings, but had to make the tough call to sacrifice his character to secure the coveted lead role
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James Norton Could Only Join King and Conqueror if His Character Died
VarietyStory by K.J. Yossman
scrn logline
Exclusive: 'Grantchester' star James Norton reveals he had to kill off his character to join 'King and Conqueror' as William the Conqueror
beat sheet
- HBO had an option on Norton for another series, forcing him to exit his role on 'King and Conqueror' - a shocking behind-the-scenes twist that has Hollywood buzzing
- Norton, who is also an executive producer on the BBC/CBS Middle Ages drama, was desperate to tackle the iconic Battle of Hastings, but had to make the tough call to sacrifice his character to secure the coveted lead role
call sheet
James Norton, HBO, BBC, CBS, King and Conqueror