Lovers of flamboyant aristocrats and outrageous costumes rejoice, for Madfabulous promises to deliver a gloriously ‘alternative’ period drama. The indie feature, starring It’s a Sin’s Callum Scott Howells and Tatler cover icon Rupert Everett, charts the extraordinary life of Henry Paget – the aristocratic bad boy of his age.
As the fifth Marquess of Anglesey, Paget became infamous in the late 1800s for squandering his inheritance on a lavish social life and accumulating huge debts. Dubbed the ‘Dancing Marquess’ for his love of voluminous silk robes and theatrical flair, Paget lived for extravagance. All until his untimely death at just 29.
In an era awash with period dramas and Regency romps, this British film promises to be a Tatler reader’s dream. With actors from our Bystander pages, one of history’s most scandalous characters, a glittering life of excess and a tragic end, we’re awaiting the release with bated breath. Here's everything we know so far.