Wolf Hall: First Look

Get a first look at the new series starring Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis and Claire Foy in this extended preview.
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[@SuperDolly64]

Dear Netflix, please please please put this series on-thank you!

[@jaciel610]

it used to be

[@erpollock]

Wolf Hall - it was so brilliant, every performance a gem of art and artifice.

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

Absolute perfection. Season 2 is coming someday... but they should only do it if they can keep Rylance.

[@marysepradet6162]

@@SuperRobertoClemente season 2 ? what about in there ? if it is Cromwell's execution, I rather don't see it

[@marysepradet6162]

@@SuperRobertoClemente yes Mark Rylance is a wonderfull actor, I watched a film where you can see him naked ... and I could not believe it, I mean "why did he accept this role" ? but after watching the film I understood ... it was a genuine performance, sorry dont remember the title just now , but easy to find !

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

@@marysepradet6162 An actor's body is part of their tools for crafting and conveying a character. I'm ok with bodies. I love his supporting role in "Dunkirk"-- just this nugget of determination and grace that shines out even from that stellar ensemble cast.

[@marysepradet6162]

@@SuperRobertoClemente yes but still I was surprised to see him in a "kind of " porno movie, I will tell look up the title and tell you ... after watching it I understood quite, great movie !

[@johnrushworth360]

MY GOD, MARK RYLANCE IS MAGNIFICENT

[@teslagirl1]

Always. His BFG is extraordinary.

[@JoePalau]

John Rushworth Performance of a lifetime. Puts Rylance in the top rank of actors of our time. Brilliant.

[@fernandovieira306]

Mark Rylance’s performance on this series is mesmerizing

[@ofiterpunte]

After all these years, still the best drama show I've ever seen.

[@diplomatt22]

Very sorry to hear Hilary Mantel just died. Thanks for writing great books!

[@elizabethp.]

So sad. I loved her books recently.

[@chanaberlove8720]

they finally picked a man who can play Henry VIII, good looking, red headed (not in real life but carries it well) and can play the part of a cruel and selfish person very well. if you watched Forsyte saga you know he is perfect.

[@maggiesmith2600]

Damian Lewis is a real redhead.

[@malcolmabram2957]

Chana FB I have read a lot about Henry. I think he carries the character best of all. Free from dramatisation. Just as Henry as he truly was. Indeed Wolf Hall is realistic. Not the melodrama of, for example, a man for all seasons.

[@Tehgoat]

He's a fantastic actor. His characterisation of Hernry VIII is a universe away from Damian's portrayal of a humble warrior in HBO's Band of Brothers

[@jupitermoon7137]

Actually, he is a REAL red head.

[@malcolmabram2957]

He is Henry VIII, I only found out recently that this was not a genuine video.

[@bobdoubter2977]

For those who don't need to be hit over the head. Bloody good show.

[@ivanpb1983]

This is basically the whole show

[@johnrushworth360]

MASTERFUL, A TOUR DE FORCE

[@alistairmacrae4870]

"Oh what spiders web we weave......"worth the licence fee just to watch & enjoy this drama

[@crimsonator]

Season 2, please!

[@jatziri1296]

Hermoso, hermoso🤴👸esto es historia pura😆

[@robinstevenson1098]

Some More fans here! In a quite controversial historical drama comments thread, no one expects the Spaninish inquisition!!!

[@petercorbett3794]

In this it’s watching a genius.

[@elwood1029]

Very well made, acted, and directed. One of the most artfully produced pieces of protestant propaganda I've ever seen.

[@robinstevenson1098]

Well, we had to exist! Touché, sir.

[@dawngilmour4218]

Cromwell comes from nothing and gains power and as we all know can indulge in the glory of power owever long it lasts but we know the fall from grace and paying the ultimate price is written. Pray for those indulging in their journey for ultimate status/power but as history has taught us, is written in the blood of those who have paid the ultimate price, you will fall and pay the ultimate price. Who will be there for you? You will know your true friends when fallen from grace...

[@julianelemonon9768]

The one who play wolsey looks familiar

[@Maria_Katharina]

Great Sparrow from GoT.

[@lolmumru597]

Pirates of the carribean

[@williamvorkosigan5151]

To complete the third part of this series would be a guaranteed success. Woke politics won't allow it because it is too late to cast a black lesbian as Thomas Cromwell. It wasn't the actors. Both Tom Holland (a minor part and easy to write out) Damian Lewis and Mark Rylance said that they wanted to do it.

[@robinstevenson1098]

Steady on sir, this is not about that.

[@whoisabishag3433]

... There is No Need To Trouble God ... 1:18

[@stevendouglas3860]

We will never forgive him for the destruction of the churches.

[@JoePalau]

hello my lovelys And, for ceasing the monasteries where the flame of Christian faith was kept alive. The politics of the Roman Church was carried out by Bishops in they ran Cathedrals. The message of the Gospels, the venerated texts of Greece and Rome were preserved by monastics. Henry was no fool when he ceased power. He took it all.

[@stevendouglas3860]

@@JoePalau very true .👏👍

[@rulnacco]

They needed to go, really. Too bad he didn't take the whole bloody religion with them. But of course, it was too useful a tool for maintaining power to cast aside.

[@joemdee]

They were corrupt. The clergy lived like lords at the expense of the poor. Haven’t you heard of the monastery of Ronceval. It was infamous for debauchery and corruption as far back as the time of Chaucer. We English thank God for the Reformation. Pity we’ve lost our way.

[@philjamieson5572]

Does anyone else think this series was overrated?

[@vilebrequin6923]

No.

[@SuperSuperswan]

@@vilebrequin6923 Er no.

[@c.a.savage5689]

Caldwell fisher does. But you both seem to be in the minority.

[@philjamieson5572]

@@c.a.savage5689 it just seemed a bit dull.

[@c.a.savage5689]

@@philjamieson5572 Well, you are most certainly entitled to your opinion. It is not a fast-paced, action-packed miniseries. And while there are beheadings and court intrigue, the "real" interest of the series (and the books) centers on the personalities of the principal actors, especially Cromwell. And if you aren't drawn in by that, then it stands to reason that you will find it dull. Separation of Church and State is not a gripping theme for most. I hear "The Tudors" (2007-2010) appealed to a great many people. Cheers!

[@el5406]

He's the only person that Henry regretted killing.

[@lizakarina1599]

e l and Thomas More too?

[@dasparado]

@@lizakarina1599 As far as we know, Cromwell and More. Probably others though.

[@teslagirl1]

I think he regretted 3: His loyal Cardinal Wolsey, who worked so hard to run things smoothly(Henry had no idea how much Wolsey did until he was gone) and was no more corrupt than any other powerful man in the kingdom and was far less corrupt than some; his true friend Sir Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell. All three served him faithfully and he knew it.

[@TheMymlan]

@@rickrandomites Something that happened 500 years ago hardly needs a spoiler alert, don't you think?

[@dasparado]

My wife and I were watching Band of Brothers and the Tudors at the same time. We both thought Damian Lewis would make a perfect Henry the 8th. It finally happened!

[@goodolarchie]

So glad I found this. Britain really does produce the best theatrical talent, especially historical ones.

[@whiteheatherclub]

That may be true in my nose.general but Wolf Hall bears as much resemblance to historical fact as Biden does to clarity.

[@whoisabishag3433]

01:20 ... There's no need to trouble God, I'll Take It In Hand.

[@el5406]

"Those wo have been made can be unmade." She predicted her own death lol

[@Retrostar619]

And Cromwell called her on it!

[@martinemouth-breaker1939]

and his...o.o

[@Annais1211]

Retrosta And his also. Are you all forgetting he followed her four years later? His death was also the most painful...

[@criticodelolaf4086]

Mistress deserves it.

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

Fantastic ,dark , intrigue, the whole English court and your right there rylance is superb essential viewing

[@sinemozbakir9145]

okay tom holland and thomas brodie sangster in one show... hell yeah

[@maggiesmith2600]

Mark Rylance is not good-looking and he never shows much emotion, so what is it that makes him so fascinating ? Why do we find ourselves watching for some flicker of emotion that will tell us what he's thinking ? It's a strange kind of charisma he possesses.

[@rameyzamora1018]

Mantel makes a point of Cromwell's lack of attractiveness. Rylance is, perhaps, a bit more handsome (and svelte) than Cromwell was.

[@TheShadowfakx]

Curious. I see a face seething with emotion. That I can't put a name to it informs me that I'm in the presence of an actor who understands ,on a level that's allis own, how powerful understatement is.

[@MessianicMTPianist]

To each her own, I guess ---I think Mark Rylance as Cromwell is absolutely gorgeous. Rylance with mustache off screen not the same aura, but Cromwell, his intense brow, his powerful stare, his face of strength yet sensuous. Statuesque, his long garb. I cannot breathe!! Young Henry, not my cup of tea, lol.

[@Trenacker]

I see a lot of emotion. What I love about Cromwell is that he is always in control. He is a self-made man of supreme skill and clearly intense passions--his love for his wife, the Cardinal, and the idea of the English monarchy are major themes throughout the story. You can also detect his regret at Moore's fate--which is a novel take on the character. Cromwell is usually presented as a villain.

[@Retrostar619]

What you see is the character's intelligence, the expression of the inner life of Cromwell's mind and the flickers of his soul. Which, of course, requires an actor of soul and intelligence to portray. That's what Rylance does so well. The source of his power as a performer is that he works in quiet, reflective moments to show you what the character is thinking. It's all in the eyes, the subtle micro-expressions of his face and the small changes in voice tone. Most actors paint their emotions in simple, easy to read colours. Rylance is able to convey a wide variety of emotions at the same time by hardly doing anything at all. This is because he understands the psychology of the person he is playing. Listen to a couple of interviews with him about Wolf Hall and you'll get the idea.

[@malcolmabram2957]

I thoroughly enjoyed this drama, I loved the pace and the language. Damian Lewis to me is as how I imagine Henry VIII to have been. I know drama is based on the novel, but my complaint was that it made Cromwell somewhat of a hero. The reality is when one reads of his leading role in the monstrous injustice of the dissolution of the monasteries, how he fabricated and spun evidence to condemn many innocent men, such as Richard Whiting, who had done great service in their lives, the reality is that this man was a monster.

[@si4632]

Yeah its anti Catholic for sure the champagne sipping left footed guardian readers love it🤣

[@rulnacco]

@@si4632 I grew up Catholic, and now I'm about as anti-Catholic (the religion, not the believers) as they come. Particularly at the time in history portrayed in this series, the Pope, and the Church in general, had little at all to do with god and spiritual matters, and instead was entirely concerned with temporal wealth, power and politics. So basically, Cromwell *was* a monster, as the original poster stated (which the series does not show him honestly as, really), but the Catholic Church really didn't get slandered in this production--they were portrayed pretty accurately.

[@si4632]

@@rulnacco twaddle🤣

[@rulnacco]

@@si4632 Catholicism? Absolutely! Glad we agree.

[@si4632]

@@rulnacco church of england lol

[@vintagebrew1057]

One of the best drama's to be seen and the original music is superb. Eagerly awaiting the sequel....

[@sageryan5819]

The music is absolutely wonderful.

[@kerrywoodlock6646]

Wonderful series- 5 stars.

[@AndriaBieberDesigns]

I love the guy playing Henry! He is some great shows like the forsyte saga

[@JessicaMiller-pc4dj]

Damian Lewis is an absolute legend - I only watched Billions, Homeland and Band of Brothers because of him. All good shows, obviously, but he brings the magic 💜.

[@MrDavey2010]

Superb

[@petercorbett3794]

This is one of the greatest tv performances ever. The dead-pan, even when his entire family was dead, even when HE was dead - this is something you can learn from.

[@johnrushworth360]

MAGNIFICENT

[@marysepradet6162]

one of the best series i ever seen .. Mark Rylance ... wow §

[@c.a.savage5689]

Now the "The Mirror and the Light" is out when will the last installment of the trilogy be made available on film??

[@JaxBespoked]

H. Mantel is working on the script.

[@lindaosborne1617]

Have read the new book. Super read. Looking forward to seeing new film. Who will they pick to replace Bernard Hill to play Norfolk?

[@Annais1211]

Is the actress who plays Katherine of Aragon the same who played Mary in The Virgin Queen’ série?

[@carolthomson4705]

Joanne Whalley was married to Val Kilmer

[@vlastakadric4206]

What are you talking about? Rylance is superb.

[@johnrushworth360]

A TOUR DE FORCE

[@snow_oni]

where is tom holland???he is main too ....;

[@io3634]

1:28 unico motivo per cui guardare questo film 🤤

[@stevemcgill2278]

Henry was very gullible of Cromwell’s morose silence.

[@mirkovic]

Awesome adaptation of Hillary Mantel’s masterpieces. Where is the last book adaptation?

[@jolenewilliamson1031]

I can not wait for bring up the bodies.

[@whiteheatherclub]

Wolf Hall 0, A Man for All Seasons 100.

[@redheads604]

you salute the rank, not the man.

[@joemdee]

Just finished watching it for the 4th time. Awesome. The original Brexit leading to the golden Elizabethan age. As the second Brexit will lead to a golden age for Britain.

[@robinstevenson1098]

No……

[@littlecari1]

Yes put this on Netflix

[@whoisabishag3433]

01:15 ...

[@lisawood1354]

The tutors was a fantastic series and the guy who played Henry the 8th was really good.

[@topowendel8089]

Hans Holbein

[@chamhoang1168]

I must have been so hard in order to find Thomas's face 😩😩😩😩

[@slicksalmon6948]

The best historical fiction ever filmed.

[@danielmendoza1597]

So this was Bobby axelrods ancestors

[@peterkrauss6962]

Thus begins the great Protestant faith in England and America. Good luck with that one.

[@MrPontificator]

The former and in turn the latter became the world's preeminent nations. One might infer that it worked out rather well.

[@joemdee]

@@MrPontificator the original BREXIT which freed us from European bondage. The parallels are so obvious.

[@dnstone1127]

He looks nothing like Cromwell

[@welshpete12]

Many of the great houses shown here. Could well have been lived in . And in daily use, when the real events shown here took place .

[@MegaJw99]

Rylance , Ry-takes-a-chance more like !

[@guy1281]

Bobby Axelrod!

[@rihanamorgan4497]

What's the music on 2:30

[@rihanamorgan4497]

2:39

[@whoisabishag3433]

1:20 ... ;

[@graphiquejack]

I can't bring myself to watch this, even though I know the acting will be amazing. But turning Cromwell into some innocent clerk when he masterminded the plot to destroy Anne Boleyn is just horse shit. Everyone in this drama was morally ambiguous at best, and evil at worst, but Cromwell was the worst of the lot.

[@BandAids4u]

A large theme of this show is actually his descent from relatively innocent clerk to crossing the moral event horizon where he does some pretty dark things. You should like it!

[@geegeeuk7]

Anne was no innocent and Cromwell was only acting to the will of the king. By the way it's an excellent book and show, don't judge until you've read it.

[@medievalgirl002]

You need to watch the whole series (or the last Episode at least), it does not depict Cromwell as 'innocent' in the matter of Anne Boleyn's fall. It clearly depicts him as the chief engineer of what happened, at the behest of the King. He is portrayes as scheming, and at times two faced: a man who knew what was expedient, and did it.

[@TheShadowfakx]

I'm unconvinced. Aside from Boleyn, the kind of men he buried completed a certain circle of karma long overdue.. Revenge sometimes, but not very often, is a useful emotion.

[@Retrostar619]

If it wasn't Anne's neck it would have been Cromwell's. The show doesn't deify anyone involved.

[@stevenparkes323]

" Versailles" is much much better

[@joemdee]

It’s just soft porn.