My Lady Janestar Edward Bluemel responds to George R.R. Martin’s surprising support of the canceled Prime Video series. The 2024 show retold the life of the titular short-lived English monarch in a more fantastical reality amid the ascendancy crisis that led to her own experience on the throne. Bluemel portrayed Lord Guildford Dudley, Lady Jane Grey’s lover and one of the shape-shifting Ethians who find themselves persecuted by the powerless Verity ruling class.My Lady Janewas canceledafter one season.
ThoughMy Lady Janehas remained canceled for almost a month, there have been numerous fan-led attempts to revive it. Now, taking to his personal Instagram story,Bluemelshared a screenshot of Martin’s blog, where theSong of Ice and Fireauthor shared his support for the series, his dismay at its cancelation, and the petition launched to save it. Sharing his appreciation for Martin’s endorsement, Bluemel was quick to highlight the work of showrunner Meredith Glynn in crafting the series. you may see his post below:
Is There Any Hope For My Lady Jane’s Future?
The Fandom Has Rallied For The Show
Despite being a critical success for Prime Video, it can be argued that the streaming platform didn’t give the series a proper chance to prosper. Alongside an understated promotional campaign missed by many,My Lady Janewas also released in a single drop as opposed to weekly episode debuts. While this didn’t hinder Prime Video’s other big new 2024 release,Fallout,My LadyJanelacked the pre-established fanbase the video game adaptation held, and it wasn’t allowed to grow its viewership organically.
While there is no promise that a petition will be enough to get a season 2, the campaign has still raised awareness for My Lady Jane, hopefully increasing its viewership further.
However, even in the face of cancelation,My Lady Janemay not be readyto fade into the shadows just yet. Alongside the controversial cancelation of Disney+‘sThe Acolyte, both situations have left many discussing the current state of television and its sustainability, while viewers carry on the fights for shows through passionate petition campaigns. While there is no promise that a petition will be enough to get a season 2, the campaign has still raised awareness forMy Lady Jane, hopefully increasing its viewership further.
As a major voice in the fantasy genre both through his published works and his involvement in the television adaptation ofGame of Thrones, Martin’s support is a massive advantage in improvingMy Lady Jane’s fate. Having such a notable figure speak up about the show might draw the attention of Prime Video executives, as well as those who listen to Martin’s recommendations. As such, he may turn the tide for thewell-loved Prime Video show.
My Lady Jane
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My Lady Jane is a Prime Video original series created by Gemma Burgess. The story is a “what if” style story of English royal history where King Henry VIII’s son Edward, Lady Jane Grey, and her husband Guildford all survive their real-life deaths. In the retelling of history, Jane Grey takes center stage, becoming queen and immediately finding herself facing nefarious villains.
