Netflix Orders Second Run Of Austrian Empire Drama – Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: The Empress is returning to Netflix.

The interval drama from Germany has been a global hit for the streamer following its launch on the finish of September and has now been commissioned for a second run, we’ve discovered.

Watch a video message from returning solid members Devrim Lingnau, who performs the titular Austrian Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria, Philip Froissant, Johannes Nussbaum and Almila Bagriacik confirming the re-order beneath. Jördis Triebel additionally returns, together with author and showrunner Katharina Eyssen.

Robert Eyssen is government producer with Jochen Laube and Fabian Maubach’s Sommerhaus Serien main manufacturing. Government producer Scarlett Lacey returns for growth.

The primary season explored the rebellious younger empress Elisabeth (‘Sisi’) and the way her relationship with Franz, Emperor of Austria, jumbled the Habsburg royal dynasty’s energy construction. Following her marriage ceremony, Sisi was compelled to say herself in opposition to new mother-in-law Sophie and take care of her feelings for Franz’s unpredictable brother Maxi, as enemy troops shaped on the borders of the empire.

No particulars for the brand new run have been revealed but, however creator Katharina Eyssen stated: “I’m extremely grateful that we have been capable of contact so many various individuals in Germany and all around the world with our collection. The story of Elisabeth’s life is a narrative of the ability of affection, but in addition of the braveness to be totally different, and of hope for a greater future, and that’s what we’d like at the moment. That’s why we’re very completely happy to have the ability to proceed telling this thrilling story.”

Netflix’s Vice President of Content material for DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), Katja Hofem added: “It’s fantastic to see that our very personal interpretation of this standard historic determine has generated curiosity and enthusiasm amongst so many individuals. It exhibits that folks need to see extra of Elisabeth.”

Producer Laube added the collection was “nonetheless on the very starting of Empress Elisabeth’s life, and it makes us immensely completely happy to have the ability to proceed her story with a second season. However even higher than that’s the truth that we can work with Katie, Robert, the solid and the fantastic crew at Netflix for 2 extra years.”

Germany is rising as a key territory for unique dramas on Netflix, with Darkish creators Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese quickly to launch their upcoming mystery-horror 1899, and optimistic noises round The Empress getting louder internationally since its launch. A number of different dramas have been unveiled in February, when the streamer dedicated to doubling funding within the Germany, Austria and Switzerland area to €500M ($499M) between 2021 and 2023. This was earlier than Netflix’s much-documented share worth drops however the firm been eager to emphasize it isn’t pulling again on originals in Europe, with Germany a precedence territory.