The Lady Bird star will play the Scottish monarch in Mary Queen of Scots alongside Robbie, who portrays Queen Elizabeth I. The historical drama, which comes from British theater director Josie Rourke in her big screen directorial debut, is set in the 16th century and follows Ronan’s Mary Stuart, who led quite a wild and controversial life.
The film is written by House of Cards‘ Beau Willimon and adapted from John Guy’s biography Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart.
Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart.
Prepare for Ronan and Robbie to duke it out for the crown, and maybe be front-and-center of the awards race, once Mary Queen of Scots arrives on December 7.