Hey pals! While surfing the net some time back I came across this shocking piece of information. In a website it was reported that Jonathan Rhys Meyers would be bidding farewell to The Tudors after finishing out with the current series. According to the report, he has already decided that he will not be returning even if there is a new season for the series. The website further claimed that Jonathan who has been playing the main character of King Henry VIII has really enjoyed the role but was feeling that he needed to move on. It was also reported that Jonathan’s decision came in the wake of the fact that he was supposed to do a movie with John Travolta in which he played a major role. Although the news has not been confirmed by Rhys as yet, still the doubt has cast a huge shadow on the future of The Tudors. It will be really difficult to replace Rhys who has been playing the role of King Henry perfectly well. Even if he is replaced, I really doubt if the series will be able to retain its charm as the audience will have to associate a new face with the central character.

The series which is a period drama based on the lavish, turbulent and extremely sexual life of King Henry VIII is one of finest epic shows on television. It also highlights the other side of King Henry where he is desperate for a male child to bring back power and glory to his country that is falling apart. It offers a different view of the events that occurred nearly 500 years ago.

Although many historians rightfully accused the creators of distorting the fact, still it managed to gain huge appreciation among the audiences. I hope the news about Rhys exit turns out to be false and the show continues to entertain us for many more years to come.

I just love this royal drama, and this news made me more curious for the third season. The third season is bringing with lot many pleasant surprises for its fans. It is already reported that Grammy Winner singer Joss Stone is coming in the role of Henry VII’s fourth wife Anne of Cleves. She will appear in at least three episodes out of total eight in the third season.

The latest buzz is it’s time to welcome another bright star on our favorite show. This is Swedish film actor Max Von Sydow. He has got cool looks and will perfectly suit the role of a royal deity. He’s gonna appear in four episodes, unlike Joss. He will play Cardinal Von Waldburg.

Cardinal is a German- born Catholic Clergyman, who tries to make sure the defeat of Henry VII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). His family is killed by protestant revolutionaries. He can be also described as s fearsome intellectual, in fact he is appointed by the Pope to head their first interrogation, which was the crushing of the Reformation.

Let’s see with the new cast this season what new color is being added. To be very honest I watch this series just because of Jonathan Rhys Meyers. I like his acting, his role, his face expressions, his personality and what not? In real life too he’s a pretty open-minded and outspoken personality, what I like the most about him.

Recently, I read his interview with buddy TV. He opined about the real life royals. He says people should be sympathetic towards royal members. Nonetheless Royal members too should keep in mind that they are demigod for people, because they are royals and not the ordinary ones. He gave instance of Prince Harry, who loves to hang out in night clubs until morning like other youngsters of his age and that makes news. Because he’s born in royal family, he’s not allowed to do so, that’s why people should have a little sympathy for them.

I am desperately waiting to watch this wonderful man once again. Nonetheless, we can watch him in movies like ‘Shelter’ and ‘Mandrake’ in 2009. Still, he’ll be never as charming to me ever again as in “The Tudors”.

Fans have all loved the show. Completely in love with the way the story has been written and the well knitted plot has attracted the viewers most. Though the series out looks on a lot of historical details, and the king is shown too young and that his costumes are all wrong. Still the show is doing well, as it is entertaining and has been produced fantastically. All in all the star cast of the show is also one big factor for the success of the show. And anyways as the sole purpose of television is entertainment and the series has definitely been able to glue its viewers. And the minute details are definitely not affecting the viewers in any big way.

But the details are definitely bothering the critics, a bit too much. They are of the view that the series is not living up to the expectations of a historical series and production team is some what playing with the facts. They are also of the view that the whole serious theme of that era has ended being a simple personal and erotic power. But as all is in the hands of the viewers, and the audience is liking the show, and the series is doing well for every one.

On 26 August, 2008 it was announced by The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television that the Company’s television series was honored with twelve nominations.

The series has also been credited with two Emmy Award nominations in July 2008. The first season of the series also fished four Emmy Awards.

The Gemini Award nominations for The Tudors are as follows:

Best Dramatic Series

Best Direction in a Dramatic Series

Best Writing in a Dramatic Series

Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series

Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series

Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Fiction Program or Series

Best Costume Design

Best Visual Effects

Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role

Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role, Dramatic Series

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series

The series had recently completed its second season and has currently started shooting for the third season in Ireland

Joss Stone is all set for her first television role. Stone will be playing the role of Henry VIII fourth wife Anne of Cleves. This will be her first regular role on television opposite Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Meyers has been playing the role of King Henry VIII from the past two seasons.

Though Joss has recently made an appearance on small screen with Cadbury’s Flake girl and has also appeared in the movie Eragon in 2006. After singing she is now all excited for new passion for acting.

As far as Henry VIII wives were concerned. Anne of Cleves was considered least beautiful among all. Henry actually chose her after having a look at one of her portrays. But Henry was completely disappointed when he met her in real. Besides the beauty part he was on good terms with her.

As Stone will start her television career with The Tudors, she will start shooting for the same in the later part of this year.

The historical series has just completed its second season on june1, 2008. While the second series was on it was announced that the series is rescheduled for its third season. The third season will be aired in 2009. The production house will start shooting for the third season in Ireland in mid of June.

As the first and the second season lay its focus on the king’s first and second wife with a little bit on his political powers. The third season will undertake his journey with his third and fourth wife. The producers of the show ultimately plan to cover the entire chronicle of all six wives of Henry VIII. Henry’s third wife Jane Seymour’s role will be played by Anita Briem and fourth one Anne of Cleves will be played by singer Joss Stone.

As the series has done well in the past, everyone is hopeful of the series. The channel is pretty proud of the series. Especially with the amazing star cast and the production team, who has been able to represent history in such an interesting way