'Vagrant Queen': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Syfy's new drama series
Looking for stories about badass women? Have we got a show for you! Syfy's new series 'Vagrant Queen' follows the adventures of a princess-turned-outlaw in a futuristic galaxy that's out to get her.
Here is everything you need to know about the project:
Release Date
'Vagrant Queen' will begin airing on Syfy on March 27 at 10 pm ET/PT.
Plot
The series focuses on Elida (Adriyan Rae), an outcast who was born into a royal family and stripped of her birthright by a revolution, as she goes up against the villainous Commander Lazaro (Paul du Toit).
Here's the official synopsis for the new series: "'Vagrant Queen' follows Elida from child queen to orphaned outcast, as she scavenges the treacherous corners of the galaxy, always one step ahead of the republic government out to extinguish her bloodline."
"When her old friend Isaac shows up claiming her mother Xevelyn is still alive, they head off with their new ally Amae to stage a rescue that will take her back into the perilous heart of her former kingdom and up against a deadly foe from her childhood, Commander Lazaro," the synopsis adds.
Cast
Adriyan Rae
This model, singer, and actress is perhaps best known for her role as Peri Boudreaux in Hulu's 'Light as a Feather' and for playing Candice in Donald Glover's Emmy-winning TV series 'Atlanta'. Rae will be appearing in the show as Elida, the star of the story and the show's titular 'Vagrant Queen'.
Other cast members include Tim Rozon ('Wynonna Earp') and Alex McGregor ('Blood Drive') who will be playing Elida's crewmates Isaac and Amae respectively with Paul du Toit ('Maze Runner') appearing as the villainous Commander Lazaro.
Creators
Magdalene Visaggio, Jason Smith and Jem Garrard
'Vagrant Queen' was co-created by Eisner and GLAAD Media Award-nominated writer Magdalene Visaggio and artist Jason Smith and published by Vault Comics. The series was developed into a one-hour drama with 10 episodes by Jem Garrard, the series' showrunner, working alongside an all-woman writers' room.
Trailer
A trailer for the series has been released by Syfy introducing the audience to the show's characters and its brilliantly witty world. It's a basic introduction to the premise of the show and showcases some mindblowing visuals.
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