''Theodosia'' is an English-language fantasy adventure television series, produced by

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and Cottonwood Media and based on the children's adventure novels by Robin LaFevers. Presented at the 2021

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, the first series premiered in the United States on

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on March 10, 2022, followed by the premieres on

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on April 25 and

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on June 21, 2022. A second series has been announced.

Premise

The series follows the titular Theodosia "Theo" Throckmorton (Eloise Little), the 14-year-old daughter of two Egyptologists (

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and Elisa Doughty) in 1906 who run and live at London's Museum of Legends and Antiquities. Theo and her younger brother Henry (Frankie Minchella) stumble on a hidden tomb and a mysterious artifact, the Eye of Horus.

Cast

Main

* Eloise Little as Theodosia "Theo" Throckmorton * Yasmina El-Abd as

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* Nana Agyeman-Bediako as

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* Frankie Minchella as Henry Throckmorton

Supporting

as Alistair Throckmorton * Elisa Doughty as Henrietta Throckmorton

Recurring

* Estrid Barton as Lady Throckmorton * Momo Yeung as Miss Krait * Anthony J. Abraham as Artie * Charlie Cattrall as Yaret the Chief Serpent * Olivia Barrowclough as Nigella * Nahid Leadar as Queen Hatshepsut

Production

Development

Following the final season of ''

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'', it was announced in February 2021 that

and Cottonwood Media would be collaborating again, this time to adapt Robin LaFevers's ''Theodosia'' novels for television. Early buyers included

and

. Executive producers include head writer Joe Williams and Cottonwood's Leila Smith. Also representing Cottonwood are producers David Michel, Cécile Lauritano, and Zoé Carrera Allaix. In October 2022, it was announced ZDF had greenlit a second season of ''Theodosia''.

Cast

It was announced Eloise Little would star as the titular role. Also joining the cast were Nana Agyeman-Bediako and Yasmina El-Abd. The trailer, released in late February 2022, confirmed

and Elisa Doughty would be playing Theo's parents.

Filming

Principal photography commenced in April 2021 and wrapped that October, taking place in Paris and Brussels. Parts of the cities, such as back alleys, were used to recreate Edwardian London. The series was shot by directors

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, Alex Jacob, and

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. Production on the second season is underway in France, Belgium, and Morocco.

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 14432384 2020s children's television series 2022 French television series debuts 2022 German television series debuts Children's adventure television series English-language television shows French children's television series French fantasy television series German children's television series German fantasy television series Globoplay original programming HBO Max original programming Television series about the history of Egypt Television series about teenagers Television series set in the 1900s Television shows based on American novels Television series based on Egyptian mythology Television shows filmed in Belgium Television shows filmed in Paris Television shows set in Egypt Television shows set in London