Michelle Williams cast as Henry VIII’s last wife in upcoming film Firebrand

Michelle Williams arriving at the 89th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, US (Ian West/PA)

Michelle Williams is set to star as the last of Henry VIII’s six wives, Katherine Parr, in upcoming film Firebrand.

It will mark the directorial English language debut for award-winning Brazilian filmmaker and screenwriter Karim Ainouz.