The Monte-Carlo Television Festival has announced that the the Civil War spy series The Gray House, from Hollywood royalty Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman, will have its world premier at the event’s 63rd edition this year.
Organisers of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival have revealed that the screening will take place after the red-carpet arrival and the opening ceremony on 14th June, which the Festival’s Honorary President, Prince Albert II, will preside over, officially declaring the start of the five-day Festival.
Several of the leads in The Gray House will be present for the world-premier, including Marie Louise Parker and Ben Vereen, along with executive producers Leslie Greif and Lori McCreary.
THE TALE
Set during the American Civil War, The Gray House recounts the true tale of the southern women who formed an unlikely alliance and changed the course of the conflict in favour of the North by creating an “underground spy network” that infiltrated the heart of the Confederacy’s halls of power.
Their danger-filled acts helped the Union defeat the South, thus ending the bloodiest conflict ever waged on American soil.
“As a storyteller, I’ve always looked to history. The Gray House is an important American story yet is relatable to audiences around the world because it’s a true saga of sacrifice for Freedom,” said Costner. “It is an epic spy adventure that will thrill, educate and inspire viewers.”
STAR STUDDED EVENT
“The Monte-Carlo Television Festival is a unique celebration of television from all parts of the world and continues to grow year on year,” said Laurent Puons ,CEO of the Festival event manager, Monaco Mediax. “We are very proud to have such a special drama to open the 63rd edition.
Founded in 1961 by Prince Rainier II, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has grown to become one of the small screen world’s most pre-eminent events. The 63rd edition will be held from 14th to 18th June at the Grimaldi Forum.
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