British soul singer to play Anne of Cleves
In her number 1 major performing gig, British soul and R&B isaac Bashevis Singer Joss Stone is joining the cast of Showtime's drama "The Tudors" for its approaching third season.
Stone will run Anne of Cleves, the fourth married woman of Henry VIII (Rhys Meyers).
A daughter of a German nobleman, Anne was betrothed to Henry in a marriage pact between the Cleves Court and the king's chancellor after Henry was shown a portrait of her.
Upon Anne's arrival to England, Henry was foiled in her looks and soon base a sound way to have the marriage annulled.
According to Showtime, the upcoming season of the racy majestic drama testament follow the king as he weds third queen Jane Seymour (Annabelle Wallis) and then Anne of Cleves.
Stone, wHO burst onto the music scene in 2003 and has had three gold albums in the U.S., has been looking to cross o'er into playacting. In 2006, she had a role in the fantasy feature "Eragon."
Stone, world Health Organization is working on a new album, is repped by Fortitude and lawyer Bob Myman.
