Netflix’s upcoming action adventure series Marco Polo will be released on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 12:01am PT, and the streaming service is now showing off the first teaser trailer. Starring newcomer Lorenzo Richelmy in the title role, the 10-episode dramatic series was created by John Fusco who also serves as showrunner along with Dan Minahan. In addition to Richelmy, the cast includes Benedict Wong, Joan Chen, Chin Han, Zhu Zhu, Olivia Cheng, Claudia Kim, Mahesh Jadu, Tom Wu, Remy Hii, Uli Latukefu, and Rick Yune.
The Plot:
In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, Marco Polo is based on the famed explorer’s adventures in Kublai Khan’s court in 13th century China.
Watch the trailer:
