Marie Antoinette season 2 is an European audiovisual series with a significant international potential.

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After the international success of Versailles, the series Marie Antoinette was born from a common desire from CANAL+, BANIJAY MA2, CAPA DRAMA and BESIDE PRODUCTIONS to offer a new historical series centered on a strong figure of French history. Marie Antoinette was an obvious choice. We wanted to take a fresh look and explore her complex psyche as a woman, and not only as a Queen. The 2nd season takes us into the Affair of the Necklace, the decline of the Ancien Régime and the premises of the French Revolution. Our ambition on this second season is to offer a breathtaking experience. We start in the intimacy of Versailles and our journey brings us to the revolutionary Paris. The shooting will take place from 20/09/23 to 08/02/24, in the Paris region in sumptuous castles including Versailles, and in the Bry-sur-Marne film studios. We believe that this series meets the eligibility criteria for Europe Media Creative. Marie Antoinette’s character resonates with today's world through her struggles to exist as a woman, mother, and lover. This story is fundamentally European and representative of the stakes of our time. The series is aimed at a wide audience, especially the young target market. Our cast is young and European, the production is modern and meticulous, in line with premium historical series. In addition to CANAL+, we have secured funding from CANAL+ Poland, CESKA TELEVIZE, VIA PLAY, as well as from BBC and PBS. Our financing is complemented by BANIJAY RIGHTS who will distribute the series worldwide. Season 1 has already been sold in 70 countries and this new season will strengthen its attractiveness. Our marketing strategy will be based on an ambitious communication plan with a special focus on digital. We believe in the need for a common European culture, and the necessity to bring to life strong artistic works such as Marie Antoinette, season 2. MEDIA's support would ensure a yet wider and broader influence of our European history.