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Breaking Baz: Jude Law Portrays Much-Married Henry VIII As A Murderous Monarch With Sore Legs

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Jude Law channels his inner Tudor tyrant as he portrays a gout-ridden Henry VIII in Karim Aïnouz's historical drama 'Firebrand', co-starring Alicia Vikander.
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  • Filming took place at the iconic Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, where Law was spotted in an elaborate brocade tunic, giving the impression of a 'corpulent, menacing-looking' monarch.
  • The project marks a reunion between director Aïnouz and Oscar-winner Vikander, who previously worked together on the acclaimed film 'The Order', further heightening anticipation for this period piece.
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Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Karim Aïnouz, Firebrand, Firebrand, The Order
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