A princess steals the heart of the president of the United States in an epic drama based on the World War II relationship of Franklin Roosevelt and Norwegian Crown Princess Martha. Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks, Sex and the City) stars as Roosevelt, opposite Swedish star Sofia Helin (The Bridge) as Martha.
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The cast and crew answered questions about bringing the historical series to life.
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What do we really know about the relationship between Martha and FDR?
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Sofia Helin and more describe the complex and capable Crown Princess Martha.
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Kyle MacLachlan explains the complex relationship between the Franklin and Eleanor.
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Creator Alexander Eik and stars Kyle MacLachlan and Sofia Helin on the real history.
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Sofia Helin and more discuss bringing Princess Martha's story to light.
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Kyle MacLachlan reflects on what it was like to play such an iconic role.