For now though, Netflix has unleashed its latest batch of character posters for its brand new series, with names listed accordingly to the characters in the following order: Benedict Wong as emperor Kublai Khan, Remy Hii as the emperor’s son, Jingim, Joan Chen as Empress Chabi – Khan’s strong-willed wife, Uli Latukefu as Byamba – the Emperor’s illegitimate son from a trist with a concubine, Zhu Zhu as Kokachin – Polo‘s forbidden love interest, Chin Han as Jia Sidao – Song court chancellor, Olivia Cheng as Mei Lin – royal concubine and Sidao’s sister and Tom Wu as Hundred Eyes – Polo’s blind martial arts trainer.
Check it all out below and if you missed the latest trailer, there it is at the very top. Also starring are Claudia Kim, Mahesh Jadu and Rick Yune.
SYNOPSIS:
“Marco Polo” is an epic adventure that follows the early years of the famous explorer as he travels the exotic Silk Road to the great Kublai Khan’s court. But Marco soon finds that navigating the Khan’s world of greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry will be his greatest challenge yet, even as he becomes a trusted companion to the Khan in his violent quest to become the Emperor of the World.
H/T: ComingSoon.net, O Canada