Britannia has been billed as Sky’s answer to Game Of Thrones – but do the two dramas use the same filming locations?
Sky Atlantic’s period drama Britannia isn’t just like George RR Martin’s series because it’s dramatic, gripping and bloody – the breathtaking backdrop is also a factor.
Having started just last week, it’s still not too late to catch up if you haven’t watched it yet.
Here’s all you need to know about Britannia…
What is Britannia all about?
Set in ‘a mysterious land ruled by wild warrior women and powerful druids who can channel the powerful forces of the underworld,’ Britannia explores the ancient Romans’ conquest of Britain circa AD 43.
Zoe Wanamaker (My Family) and Kelly Reilly (True Detective) play the two Celtic rivals who must put their differences aside to thwart the Roman invasion led by David Morrissey’s (The Walking Dead) politician Aulus Plautius.
Where is Britannia filmed?
Britannia is filmed on location in the Czech Republic and Wales.
It was the countryside in Prague which attracted producers for the main filming of Britannia.
The Amber Palace was actually built in the fields of Morinka.
Other locations used were Stara-Hut, Sembera and Hruba Skala.
In Wales, it was Macross, Nash POint, Coelbren and Henrhyd which were used the most.
Other locations used for filming include Rhosilli Bay, Llanddeusant and Llyn Fan Fach.
Game Of Thrones has not filmed in Wales or the Czech Republic before.
Who is in the Britannia cast?
Alongside the aforementioned trio, Britannia also features a who’s who of British and European acting talent.
Mackenzie Crook (The Office), Hugo Speer (The Full Monty), Julian Rhind-Tutt (Green Wing), Joe Armstrong (Robin Hood) and Ian McDiarmid (Star Wars) are all homegrown names you may well recognise.
While Nikolaj Lie Kaas (Child 44), Stanley Weber (Borgia) and Fortunato Cerlino (Hannibal) are just a few of the famous faces who hail from the continent.
Who’s behind the scenes?
Britannia is the brainchild of Jez Butterworth, the acclaimed playwright and co-writer of box-office hits such as Spectre, Black Mass and Edge Of Tomorrow.
Butterworth has co-penned the show with James Richardson (Bronson, Monsters), Richard McBrien (Spooks, Merlin) and his brother Tom.
Directors include former Eastender Susan Tully, Sheree Folkson (The Decoy Bride) and Christoph Schrewe (Mr. Robot).
When can I watch it?
Britannia, the first joint production between Amazon and Sky Atlantic, premiered on the latter in the UK on 18 January.
Ten episodes will be screened in total.
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