Peter O'Toole Joins 'The Tudors'

Published: July 26, 2007, 1:43 pm

Tags: television, papacy, peter o toole, the tudors

Despite the period drama, the history, the great costumes, the intrigue--and yes, of course, all the religion--I can't say that I loved Showtime's first season of "The Tudors," which chronicles the life and times of the infamous English king, Henry VIII, who beheaded his wives and created the Church of England so he could divorce. I think it even ruined my formerly dreamy perception of Jonathan Rhys Meyers--he plays the title role as Henry VIII so well that he's almost dashed all memories of the appealing, hottie soccer coach he was in "Bend It Like Beckham." But apparently, season two of "The Tudors" promises more than a few papal appearances--played by legendary Peter O'Toole--the New York Times announced today in its article about O'Toole's turn as pope, "Papal Robes, and Deference, Fit O'Toole Snugly."

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