The historical drama, set in 12th century England, follows a quartet of foul-mouthed knights sent by King Henry II to negotiate the peace with the troublesome but hugely popular Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Beckett. "Knights" is being produced by Laurence Bowen at U.K.-based production company Feelgood Fiction. Colin Vaines, U.K.-based executive vp European production and development, and Rhodri Thomas, director of development and production, are overseeing "Knights" on behalf of the Weinstein Co.

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