👑 The Tudors 2007 Cast: 🌹 15 Stars You Loved — Where Are They Now? 🌹

Step back into the gilded halls of Henry VIII's court, where Showtime's The Tudors arrived in 2007 and turned one of history's most turbulent reigns into appointment television for a new generation of period drama lovers.
19 years on, the cast who brought Hampton Court, Whitehall and the Tower of London to life remain etched into the memories of viewers around the world.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers' magnetic Henry VIII, on his way to a Golden Globe for Elvis and four seasons leading the show. Natalie Dormer's sharp-witted Anne Boleyn, who would go on to charm a young king all over again as Margaery Tyrell in Game of Thrones.

Maria Doyle Kennedy's dignified Catherine of Aragon, beloved by Outlander fans as Jocasta Cameron of River Run, and an acclaimed solo recording artist long before her Tudor days. Annabelle Wallis' luminous Jane Seymour, who became Grace Burgess in Peaky Blinders and is the grand-niece of Richard Harris.

Joss Stone's serene Anne of Cleves, the Grammy-winning soul singer who performed for Queen Elizabeth II at her Diamond Jubilee. Tamzin Merchant's tragic Catherine Howard, who was once cast as a queen in Game of Thrones before the role found Emilia Clarke.

Joely Richardson's quietly tender Catherine Parr, daughter of Vanessa Redgrave and fourth generation of one of Britain's greatest acting dynasties. Sarah Bolger's resolute Princess Mary, who grew into Aurora in Once Upon a Time after earning major award nominations at age 12 for In America.

Henry Cavill's dashing Charles Brandon, who traded Tudor silks for Superman's cape in Man of Steel and was once Stephenie Meyer's first choice to play Edward in Twilight. Sam Neill's formidable Cardinal Wolsey, forever the gentleman archaeologist from Jurassic Park, declared cancer-free in 2026 after a five-year battle.

Jeremy Northam's principled Sir Thomas More, who fits every Austen lover's vision of the perfect gentleman through Mr Knightley in Emma. James Frain's calculating Thomas Cromwell, who later played Spock's father Sarek in Star Trek: Discovery.

Torrance Coombs' ill-fated Thomas Culpeper, who returned to royal courts as Bash de Poitiers in Reign. Allen Leech's loyal Francis Dereham, who became the beloved Tom Branson in Downton Abbey and closed out that saga in The Grand Finale in September 2025.

And the unforgettable Peter O'Toole as Pope Paul III, still mesmerising decades after Lawrence of Arabia — the role that made him a legend, who held the Oscar record for eight nominations and no wins.

Some are still beloved screen presences, some have stepped quietly behind the cameras, and one we have sadly lost. Join us for a tender then-and-now journey through the cast of one of Showtime's most cherished productions.

Video Index:
00:00 Natalie Dormer — Anne Boleyn
00:20 Jonathan Rhys Meyers — Henry VIII
00:40 Henry Cavill — Charles Brandon
01:00 Sam Neill — Cardinal Wolsey
01:20 Peter O'Toole — Pope Paul III
01:40 Jeremy Northam — Sir Thomas More
02:00 Joely Richardson — Catherine Parr
02:20 Maria Doyle Kennedy — Catherine of Aragon
02:40 James Frain — Thomas Cromwell
03:00 Annabelle Wallis — Jane Seymour
03:20 Sarah Bolger — Princess Mary
03:40 Tamzin Merchant — Catherine Howard
04:00 Joss Stone — Anne of Cleves
04:20 Torrance Coombs — Thomas Culpeper
04:40 Allen Leech — Francis Dereham
05:02 Outro

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