This morning the CW released it’s first promo videos for upcoming series Reign. They primarily feature the lead – Mary, Queen of Scots, and Colin, but can catch a few glimpses of Anna looking lovely in the background with the other ladies-in-waiting:

‘Reign’ video: Meet Mary, Queen of Scots in The CW’s period drama

The CW dipped its toes in the waters of period dramas this season with “The Carrie Diaries,” which is set in the 1980s. It’s going all-in for next season, though, taking viewers back to the mid-16th century with its new series “Reign.”

The series tells the story of the Mary (Australian actress Adelaide Kane), who had been queen of Scotland since her father died when she was only six days old. As a teenager she and several of her ladies in waiting travel to the French court to formalize her betrothal to Prince Francis (Toby Regbo, “One Day”).

It’s not that simple, though. There are love triangles, political battles and much more for Mary to contend with while she’s there. The guy who says he’s had a vision in the clip above? That would be Nostradamus (Rossif Sutherland, Kiefer’s half-brother).

Mary’s real life was filled with intrigue, but will it make for good television? We’ll see this fall, when “Reign” airs on Thursday nights on The CW. What do you think of the video? {zap2it.com}

Reign comes out this fall on the CW, and will air Thursdays at 9PM, right after Vampire Diaries. You can ‘like’ Reign on Facebook at facebook.com/cwreign, follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/cwreign and check out their official site at cwtv.com.

‘Reign’ has been officially picked up by the CW! This means it will debut on television regularly for the 2013-2014 season. Anna shot the pilot for Reign in Dublin in April and there have been numerous on-set candids and lots of behind the scene photos from the shoot. We will get to see the pilot on the CW, and Anna and the cast will probably start shooting many more episodes soon ! Here’s some more info on the series.

‘Tomorrow People,’ ‘The 100,’ ‘Reign,’ ‘Oxygen’ Ordered to Series at CW

A week ahead of its upfront presentation to Madison Avenue ad buyers, the youth-skewing network picked up four additional projects to join “The Originals” in 2013-14.

A week ahead of its upfront presentation to Madison Avenue buyers, the CW has ordered four additional pilots to series — including three sci-fi vehicles — as the younger-skewing network continues to stay largely on brand.

Joining the previously ordered The Vampire Diaries spinoff The Originals on the network’s 2013-14 schedule a remake of The Tomorrow People, which marks the third show from TVD co-creator Julie Plec and second vehicle from Arrow’s Greg Berlanti. In addition, futuristic entry The 100, which picked up steam in recent days, has also been given the green light along with similarly themed Star-Crossed (previously known as Oxygen).

The series join previously renewed Arrow, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, Hart of Dixie and Beauty and the Beast at the network. Still to be determined are the fates of freshman The Carrie Diaries and veteran Nikita.

Here’s a look at the CW’s new additions:

Reign
Logline: The previously unknown and untold story of Mary Queen of Scots’ rise to power when she arrives in France as a 15-year-old, betrothed to Prince Francis, and with her three best friends as ladies-in-waiting. The secret history of survival at French Court amid fierce foes, dark forces and a world of sexual intrigue.
Cast: Adelaide Kane, Toby Regbo, Torrance Combs, Celina Sinden, Jenessa Grant, Megan Follows, Caitlin Stasey, Anna Popplewell, Rossif Sutherland (recurring)
Team: W/EP Stephanie Sengupta (Outlaw), Laurie McCarthy (CSI: Miami); D Brad Silberling
Studio: CBS Television Studios {hollywoodreporter.com}

Anna attended the Star Trek Into Darkness Premiere’s After Party May 2nd at Aqua in London. She looks super happy leaving the club in a black mini-dress and oriental blazer. I searched but could only find one pic, brownie points to those who send in more! Thanks Marty for the tip.

PUBLIC APPEARANCES > Appearances in 2013 > May 02: StarTrek Into Darkness UK After-Party

Thanks to Marty for the link of Anna on the Reign set posing with a little co-star, young Mary Queen of Scots:

Mary Queen of Scots in the new series REIGN

Taking a break from filming, Westside Student Sophie O’Brien who is playing the part of young Mary Queen of Scots in the new series REIGN with Anna Popplewell (Lola in Narnia)

Currently shooting at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, ‘Reign’ charts the rise to power of Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century when she arrives in France as a 15-year-old and is betrothed to Prince Francis against a backdrop of ‘sexual intrigue’.The TV movie is a US/Irish co-production between CBS Studios, World 2000 Entertainment and Octagon Films and is to be distributed by the CW Network.Directed by directed by Brad Silberling, the project is described as a ‘fantastical reimagining of the teenage Mary Queen of Scots’ and pitched as ‘Game of Thrones’ meets Sofia Coppola’s ‘Marie Antoinette’, according to industry reports.Australian actress Adelaide Kane played Lolly on Neighbours and will next be seen in horror film ‘The Devil’s Rapture’ and ‘After the Fall’ starring David Duchovny.The young cast of ‘Reign’ includes Anna Popplewell (The Chronicles of Narnia); Caitlin Stasey (Tomorrow, When the War Began); Megan Follows (I am Number Four); and Toby Regbo (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1).As an historical figure, Mary Queen of Scots is also the subject of a big screen adaptation currently in development with Working Title Films for release in 2014 with Saoirse Ronan set to star and Michael Hirst (The Tudors, Elizabeth) writing the screenplay. {westsidestageschool.net}