Starz Acquires Period Drama 'The White Queen'

10-episode series based on Philippa Gregory's historical novels

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 9/4/2012 12:39:52 PM

Starz has acquired the rights to the period drama series, The White Queen, set against the backdrop of England's War of the Roses, the network announced Tuesday.

The series is adapted from Philippa Gregory's bestselling historical novels The White Queen, The Red Queen and The Kingmaker's Daughter. The 10-episode drama is set to air on Starz in 2013.

Starz has secured the domestic and most global multiplatform distribution rights to The White Queen through a deal with ALL3Media International.

Colin Callender will serve as executive producer for The White Queen as part of a larger two-year agreement through his company, Playground, which has him serving in a similar capacity on the second season of Starz drama Magic City.