A new scene from the ongoing AMC+ seriesAnne Boleynhas dropped, giving an intimate look at the downfall of the much-maligned queen, and Collider can exclusively reveal the clip from the upcoming second episode, “The Smell of Smoke.”
The scene features Anne Boleyn sparring with Princess Mary, Henry’s daughter from his first marriage. Anne asserts her dominance as Queen, while Mary makes Anne aware of her own alliance with King Henry’s advisor Thomas Cromwell, hinting at the scheme that will ultimately lead to Anne’s downfall. The new clip gives us a chilling look at what to expect from the upcoming second episode, the title of which is certainly indicative of the fire to come.
The series premiered on August 06, 2025, on AMC+ and starsJodie Turner-Smithin the titular role. The second episode will see Anne haunted by the stillbirth of her son with Henry VIII, played byMark Stanley. After the loss of her son, her position in court will become more and more precarious. Seeing this, Anne seeks to secure her daughter’s position within the line of succession.
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The limited series is a retelling of Anne Boleyn’s final months, taking on the widely known and infamous story from a new perspective: Anne’s. The series will go over key moments in her final months that led to her downfall as she challenged the systems at work around her.Barry Wardstars as Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s scheming advisor, and architect of Boleyn’s eventual downfall. Also starring in the series areJamael Westmanas Jane Seymour’s brother Edward,Amanda Burtonas Lady Anne Shelton, andThalissa TeixeiraasAnne’s friend and cousin Madge Shelton.
The series was written byEve Hedderwick Turnerand directed byLynsey Miller.Anne Boleynis produced by Fable Pictures.Hannah FarrellandFaye Wardserve as executive producers. The series also features historianDan Jonesalso serves as an executive producer. The series is distributed by Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Episode 2 ofAnne Boleynwill air on December 16, the second of three total episodes for the gripping miniseries. Check out the exclusive clip featuring Anne and Mary’s tense exchange below:
