The Empress Release Date: Is It Coming In September 2022?

The Empress Update: The premiere of a fascinating new historical love drama will take place on Netflix in 2022, catering to viewers who have loved content from this genre in the past.

The Empress, a German series about a forbidden romance between Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary and the disobedient Empress Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, Princess of Bavaria, is another program that will make its streaming platform premiere.

It is reasonable to claim that the promotion for the series has generated buzz online and sparked interest, which will probably persuade viewers to tune in to streaming platforms to watch these new stories.

Additionally, the cinematography in the trailer only makes the production value appear even more tempting, luring people to watch it on screens to see how wonderfully it is displayed, something Netflix has been doing better than its main competitors in the industry in recent years.

So that you may get a head start and be ready before the series airs, we’ve put together a brief synopsis of all the information you need to know about the release date, storyline, and cast. Here is every detail we know about The Empress on Netflix.

About The Series The Empress

The Empress is a forthcoming German Netflix Original historical romantic drama series that was written by Katharina Eyssen and is based on the early life and passion of Empress Elisabeth of Austria.

Bernd Lange, Janna Maria Nandzik, and Lena Stahl all contributed to the writing of the series in a collaborative effort. Florian Cossen and Katrin Gebbe are directing episodes of the series together as co-directors.

The Empress Release Date: Is It Coming In September 2022?

The Empress

The date of Thursday, September 29, 2022, has been officially announced by the network as the day on which the first episode of The Empress will air. By announcing the official release date, Netflix’s official Instagram account also verified the information.

The upcoming month will see the worldwide debut of this series, which is anticipated to consist of a total of six episodes. Additionally, it’s rumored that every episode would premiere on the same day.

Who Are The Cast Members Of The Empress?

Devrim Lingnau, a Turkish-German actress who will play Elisabeth von Wittelsbach in the major role, will be making her Netflix debut. For her roles as Carmilla in Carmilla and Cäcilia in Auerhas, Lingnau is well known in Germany.

Newcomer Philip Froissant is portraying Emperor Franz Joseph. In 2021, the actor from Munich became well-known due to his performance in the Netflix Original movie Black Island.

Taking up the part of Louise is Sveneja Jung. For one episode (Das Paradies) of the Netflix Original series Dark, Jung played Sonja Tannhaus.

Therefore, the following people have been confirmed for roles in the series:

  1. Devrim Lingnau will portray the role of Elisabeth von Wittlesbach
  2. Philip Froissant will portray the role of Franz Joseph
  3. Sevnja Jung will portray the role of Louise
  4. Raymond Tarabay will portray the role of Ambassadeur De Bourqueney
  5. Patrick Rapold will portray the role of Franz Liszt
  6. Jonathan Failla will portray the role of Robert Stephenson
  7. Rudy Ruggiero will portray the role of Von Eskeles
  8. Irene Della Casa will portray the role of Baronesse Francesca
  9. Simson Bubbel will portray the role of Livree Ischi

Story Details 

It is the tale of two young people who, while bearing the burden of an entire kingdom, battle with their own inner struggles, aspirations, and uncertainties. As a result, the story of the show centers on the disobedient Elisabeth, who met Franz, the Austrian Emperor, and how their passionate love seriously undermined the power of the Viennese court.

After the wedding, the young Empress not only just exerts herself against her power-hungry mother-in-law, but Sophie also becomes an adversary to her brother of Franz, Maxi, who just longs for the throne himself.

The entire Vienna population rises up to denounce the Emperor as the enemy forces begin to take shape on the Habsburg Empire’s boundaries. In order to establish herself as the true Empress and the people’s ray of hope, Elisabeth must understand whom she can believe and what the consequences are.

Where To Stream The Empress?

The Empress will be exclusively available on Netflix with a variety of subscription choices as the premiere date approaches. Your choice of Netflix bundle determines both the video quality and the number of screens on which you can simultaneously stream the service at the same time. With any of their services, you are free to watch movies and TV shows.

Official Trailer

The premiere date of the show’s official trailer was August 17, 2022, and it was posted on the Netflix YouTube channel at that time. View the official trailer for the film below:

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