‘Mary Queen Of Scots’ Trailer: Saoirse Ronan & Margot Robbie Fight For The Crown

The lives of Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots are riddled with intrigue and drama that only history could provide. Now, this tumultuous relationship between two of Europe’s most dynamic rulers is set to make a dramatic, star-studded return.

“Mary Queen of Scots” is directed by Josie Rourke and stars Academy Award Nominees Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan as Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. Rourke is no stranger to dramatic pieces and old English language. The director made her debut with the 2011 stage performance, “Much Ado About Nothing.” Since that time, Rourke has made her name directing National Theatre Live performances of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” and “Saint Joan.” This will be Rourke’s feature-length debut.

Robbie and Ronan face off as the two great rulers. As we saw in a short preview last April at CinemaCon, this adaptation has quite the “Game Of Thrones” vibe. Ronan and Robbie, two of last year’s Best Actress nominees could battle it out again this year. Time will tell as awards season fervor kicks into high gear in the coming months. But telling from the trailer, the battle between these two women will not be lost.

Here is the official plot summary from Focus Features and first trailer:

“Mary Queen of Scots” explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth 1. Each young Queen beholds her “sister” in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth’s sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within court imperil both thrones – and change the course of history.

“Mary Queen of Scots” hits theaters December 7.