The 8-episode first season will begin on Sunday, June 6 at 10/9c.
The drama follows the extraordinary rise of Emperor Augustus Caesar's third wife, Livia Drusilla (Smutniak). The series will bring to life the exploits, affairs, and battles for political clout that surrounded this power couple who sat at the heart of the Roman Empire.
The cast also features Matthew McNulty, Tom Glynn-Carney, Claire Forlani, Christine Bottomley, Colette Dalal Tchantcho, Ben Batt, Nadia Parkes, Liam Cunningham and Isabella Rossellini.
Simon Burke (Fortitude) created the drama, with Claire McCarthy (The Luminaries) directing. They executive produce with Patrick Spence, Marcus Wilson and Faye Dorn. Sky Studios and Fifty Fathoms produce.
