If Windsor’s Crown on Netflix explored the life and miracles of the British royal family, why not shine a light on another great European dynasty? The Grimaldi lineage in Monaco stands as a long and influential saga that shaped a principality for centuries. Since 1297, when an Italian nobleman named Francesco Grimaldi seized Monaco with troops dressed as Franciscans, the Grimaldi family has maintained a throne that stretches into the present day.
Today, Albert II serves as the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, following his father Raniero III and his mother Grace Kelly. His reign continues with Prince Albert’s family, including his wife Charlene and their twins, Jazmin and Hugo Eric Stéphane. Legitimacy remains a central tenet of succession, with maternal line grandchildren from previous relationships, such as Jazmin Grace and Hugo, excluded from inheritance rights.
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Monaco’s royal narrative invites drama: a complex family tree, extramarital liaisons, and public intrigues that could fuel a future film series crafted by the siblings of Princess Caroline. The Casiraghi brothers and sisters carry a legacy tied to one of cinema’s most iconic eras, thanks to Grace Kelly, the legendary muse of Alfred Hitchcock. The idea of a personal crown for the Grimaldis resonates with fans who crave intimate stories beyond constitutional duties.
The plan envisions Andrea Casiraghi as the eldest child of Caroline, with two brothers-in-law guiding the project: Beatrice Borromeo, married to Pierre Casiraghi, and Dimitri Rassam, husband to Charlotte Casiraghi. The announcement signals an ambitious movie series centered on the Grimaldi origins and the seven-century-old dynasty that continues to influence Monaco’s identity.
production company Astrea Films
The series is set to commence with a centerpiece film chronicling the ascent of Monaco through Francisco Grimaldi, dubbed “the Malicious,” in 1297. Planned sequels and related productions will expand the saga, exploring the wider scope of Monaco’s evolution and the clan’s enduring grip on the principality.
In conversations about the project, the team described a deliberate deep dive into the palace archives to uncover attractive and lesser-known stories. The discovery of compelling, epic narratives felt like finding a treasure chest, and that sense of rich material became the driving force behind the decision to restart the storytelling project. Astrea Films, the Monaco-based company founded by Beatrice Borromeo in 2018, anchors this venture and forms the creative backbone for the initiative.
Two additional production houses will join the collaboration: Pathe, France’s leading film producer, and Chapter2, the Rassam-backed outfit. The filmmakers noted that the exploration of the Grimaldi legacy goes beyond familiar scenes, promising a sweeping tale of family, adventure, and intrigue. The collaboration aims to present a true and cinematic recounting of Monaco’s founding and the dynasty’s enduring influence on the region’s culture and history, as told through the lens of grand-scale storytelling.
Producers have outlined a plan to commence principal photography in the middle of the coming year, with the initial entry titled Part I: The Rock. The project positions the Grimaldi story as a modern, cinematic epic that invites audiences to witness the origins, struggles, and triumphs that shaped one of Europe’s most recognizable royal lines.
Rassam’s company has already participated in related ventures with Pathe, including the recent Three Musketeers adaptation and the Amazon Prime series Bang Bang Baby. This experience in handling large-scale franchises adds seasoned depth to the Monaco project, aligning creative ambitions with proven production capabilities and a track record of high-profile collaborations.