Spike’s showing off the first poster for their limited series Tut starring Avan Jogia as King Tut and Sir Ben Kingsley as Tut’s closest advisor, Vizer Ay. David Von Ancken directed the original series from a script by Michael Vickerman, Peter Paige, and Bradley Bredeweg, and the six-hour three-night series will air July 19, 20, and 21 at 9pm ET/PT.
Releasing the poster, Spike also offered background information on the thought process behind its creation. Key to Tut is the relationship between the boy king and Vizer Ay, and “using a cross-process technique, the key art captures their dynamic, as both characters are merged together, depicting their struggle for power. The effect of the key art creates layers of intrigue that mirror the layers of complexity in the characters. The art features the iconic Egyptian colors of blue and gold that evoke a sense of warmth and coldness, of life and death.”
The Plot:
Thrust into power after the murder of his father, Tut (Jogia) is forced to marry his strong-willed, ambitious half-sister (Sibylla Deen) in order to maintain the dynasty. In love with a commoner (Kylie Bunbury), he struggles to protect her from the jealous queen. And although Tut rules as Pharaoh, he is exploited by a shrewd Prime Minister (Kingsley), a ruthless military General (Nonso Anozie) and a scheming High Priest (Alexander Siddig) who look down on him as someone they can control.
But through unexpected twists and turns, Tut strives to overcome the odds, rising from a manipulated prince into an unlikely hero who triumphs over his enemies both from within and without leading his kingdom to glory.
