Marton Csokas (born 30 June 1966) is a New Zealand film and television actor.
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The film is based on the early years of Elizabeth's reign, where she is elevated to the throne after the death of her half-sister Mary I, who had imprisoned her. As she establishes herself on the throne, she faces plots and threats to take her down.