The crew that introduced us the at-times-controversial Netflix royal TV collection The Crown are bringing us one other true-life royal drama referred to as The Girl.
It’ll inform the story of royal aide Jane Andrews, who labored intently with the Duchess of York, and was convicted of murdering her accomplice in 2001.
The ITV drama is about to be partially fictionalised, and written by Harlots‘ Debbie O’Malley. ITV’s commissioner Helen Ziegler has mentioned: “Debbie’s compelling and good scripts re-evaluate what we predict we all know of Jane Andrews and the occasions that led to the tragic finish of Thomas Cressman’s life.”
This is what we all know thus far about The Girl.
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Who’s Jane Andrews?
From 1988, Jane Andrews was a royal aide and “dresser” to the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson. She was convicted of murdering her accomplice Thomas Cressman in 2001, and was launched from jail in 2019.
There are a few explanation why the TV present is perhaps referred to as The Girl – Jane reportedly responded to an nameless advert in The Girl journal to use for the position of the Duchess of York’s royal aide. Additionally, it’s mentioned that the Duchess hit it off together with her, calling her “Girl Jane”.
Throughout the trial, Jane alleged that Thomas had been abusive in direction of her and raped her, however this was rejected within the trial. It isn’t clear but what components of her story shall be lined within the TV present.
An ITV documentary about her story named Fergie’s Killer Dresser: The Jane Andrews Story was launched again in 2021.
The Girl forged
It hasn’t but been confirmed who will play Jane, however name us intrigued. Filming is because of begin in early 2025, so we’ll hold this text up to date with any casting bulletins round that point.
The Girl launch date
No launch date has been confirmed but.
The Girl trailer
It is too early days for a trailer, however we’ll hold you up to date.