Amazon's 'King Lear' is a Good, if Short, Adaptation 9/27/2018 Comments in Drama by Ani Bundel BBC 2 and Amazon teamed up for a new, star-studded adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, starring Anthony Hopkins as the famous king.
Star Studded 'King Lear' Adaptation with Anthony Hopkins Comes to Amazon Prime 9/13/2018 Comments in Drama by Lacy Baugher The BBC’s latest star-studded Shakespeare adaptation is heading to Amazon Prime’s video streaming service this September. This version of the iconic tragedy King Lear stars acting legends Anthony Hopkins as the titular king and Emma Thompson as his eldest daughter Goneril.