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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light is the highly anticipated second season of the acclaimed British historical drama, Wolf Hall. The show returns to the screens in the U.S. after a wait of 10 years.
Based on Hilary Mantel's novel series, the show chronicles the Tudor court of King Henry VIII of England, where a lawyer named Thomas Cromwell has risen through the ranks with his talent. The new chapter picks up where the previous one left off, focussing on the aftermath of Queen Anne Boleyn’s execution.
Several actors reprise their roles in the new season, including Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell and Damian Lewis as Henry VIII. Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light is all set to premiere in the U.S. on March 23, 2025.
The release date of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light will debut on PBS on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET. The show is being broadcast under PBS’ Masterpiece lineup, and will be available to stream on the PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel.
Meanwhile, the series has already aired in the U.K. on BBC One between November 2024 and December 2024. A similar trend was followed in the first season, which premiered in the U.K. in January 2015 but was aired in the U.S. later in April 2015. The new season is set to feature six episodes, keeping up with the previous installment.
The plot of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light
The show is based on Hilary Mantel's novel trilogy. The first season adapted the first two books: Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. The second and final season will cover the third book of the trilogy: The Mirror & the Light.
The season revolves around Thomas Cromwell as he faces new challenges at the Tudor court, shortly after the execution of Anne Boleyn in 1536. Meanwhile, King Henry VIII is ready to marry his third wife following the death of Anne. The official synopsis for the season, on the PBS website, reads:
“The new TV sequel picks up after Boleyn’s beheading and follows the last four years of Cromwell’s life, completing his journey from self-made man to the most feared and influential figure of his time.”
The star cast of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light
Despite a 10-year-long gap between the two seasons, the main leads will reprise their roles in The Mirror and The Light. Mark Rylance, who earned a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor for his performance in the first season, returns as Thomas Cromwell.
He is joined by Damian Lewis, who received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his role as Henry VIII. Other actors who are returning to the show include Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Wolsey, Lilit Lesser as Princess Mary, Kate Phillips as Jane Seymour, and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Ralph Sadler.
The new additions to the cast include Harry Melling as Thomas Wriothesley and Timothy Spall as Duke of Norfolk. Check out the main cast list below:
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- Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell
- Damian Lewis as Henry VIII
- Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Wolsey
- Lilit Lesser as Princess Mary
- Harriet Walter as Lady Margaret Pole
- Karim Kadjar as Eustache Chapuys
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Ralph Sadler
- Timothy Spall as Duke of Norfolk
- Richard Dillane as Duke of Suffolk
- Joss Porter as Richard Cromwell
- Charlie Rowe as Gregory Cromwell
- Lydia Leonard as Jane Boleyn (Lady Rochford)
- Will Tudor as Edward Seymour
- Harry Melling as Thomas Wriothesley
- Kate Phillips as Jane Seymour
- Will Keen as Thomas Cranmer
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