Geri Horner is unrecognisable as she transforms into Queen Elizabeth I in FIRST LOOK at her new YouTube series Rainbow Woman
- The Spice Girl hitmaker, 38, donned a red wig and gown to play Queen Elizabeth I in her new YouTube series
- Rainbow Woman is thought to focus on the LGBTQ community and will see Geri take on the roles of different historical figures
- Queen Elizabeth I ruled over England throughout the Tudor period, succeeding her sister Mary I on the throne from 1558 to 1603
- Rainbow Woman will be released on YouTube on Sunday, November 8th
Geri Horner looked unrecognisable as she transformed into Queen Elizabeth I in the first look at her new YouTube series Rainbow Woman.
The Spice Girls hitmaker, 48, was worlds away from her usual looks as she donned an illustrious red gown and wig to play the fierce monarch in the first episode of her children’s series.
Geri also offered a glimpse of Rainbow Woman through a teaser video she shared with fans on Saturday, revealing the first episode will be released on YouTube on Sunday.
Ready for a surprise? Geri Horner looked unrecognisable as she transformed into Queen Elizabeth I in the first look at her new YouTube series Rainbow Woman
Her crimson and gold outfit featured puff sleeves, a velvet corset and intricate embellishment as she marched down a castle corridor in the dramatic clip.
She was also seen clutching opulent rosary beads and walking hastily towards a church steeple.
Geri’s iconic ginger locks were perched beneath a delicate beaded headband, and she wore a pale make-up look, reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth I.
Regal: The Spice Girls hitmaker was worlds away from her racier looks from her Spice Girls heyday as she took on the role of the monarch, who ruled over England from 1558 to 1603
Beautiful: Geri is usually known for her demure and chic looks, and was certainly channelling the royal icon in the preview (pictured left in March and right in the teaser)
Regal: She donned an illustrious red gown and wig to play Elizabeth as the preview showed her carriage pulling into a church
All in the details: Her crimson and gold outfit featured puff sleeves, a velvet corset and intricate embellishment as she marched down a castle corridor in the dramatic clip
On a mission: In a preview for the series Geri shared on Instagram, she was also seen clutching opulent rosary beads and walking hastily towards a church steeple
In another video posted to her Instagram account, the star rode in a horse and carriage through a rural British landscape, which she captioned: ‘She’s coming… #RainbowWoman.’
The first episode of Rainbow Woman, titled Queen Speaks, sees Geri honour Queen Elizabeth by visiting Ashridge House in full costume, where she resided as a Princess until she was arrested by her sister Mary in 1558.
Queen Elizabeth I ruled over England throughout the Tudor period, succeeding her sister Mary I on the throne from 1558 to 1603.
Known for her signature red hair and refusal to find a husband, she became known as ‘The Virgin Queen’ for ruling the country without a man at her side.
Geri would not be the first star to play the legendary Queen, with Cate Blanchett taking on the role in 1998’s Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age in 2007, with both films earning her Academy Award nominations for Best Actress.
Regal: The first episode of Rainbow Woman, titled Queen Speaks, sees Geri honour Queen Elizabeth by visiting Ashridge House, where she resided as a Princess
Exciting: It’s thought that Rainbow Woman will see Geri explore different historical figures to accompany her planned children’s book series
Interesting: She is expected to release a range of children’s fiction books following the success of her first novel, Ugenia Lavender
Illustrious: In another video posted to her Instagram account, the star rode in a horse and carriage through a rural British landscape, which she captioned: ‘She’s coming…’
In 2018, Margot Robbie also transformed into Elizabeth in Mary Queen of Scots, receiving a nomination for a BAFTA Award.
It was reported in The Sun in September, that Geri is focusing on a new children’s series which will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
She is expected to release a range of children’s fiction books following the success of her first novel, Ugenia Lavender, which sold 250,000 copies over five months after it was released in 2008.
It is likely that her intriguing video project is linked to her upcoming books as they are promoted under the Rainbow Woman banner.
Acclaimed: Geri would not be the first star to play the legendary Queen, with Cate Blanchett taking on the role in 1998’s Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age in 2007
Praised: In 2018, Margot Robbie also transformed into Elizabeth in Mary Queen of Scots, receiving a nomination for a BAFTA Award
Cashing in: Geri recently filed a trademark to maintain the rights to her Rainbow Woman banner and hopes to release her first book in time for Christmas
Important: It’s thought the series will celebrate diversity and the LGBTQ community, which Geri has openly supported
A source speaking to the publication claimed: ‘Rainbow Woman will build on the Spice Girls’ ‘girl power’ legacy but will also celebrate diversity and LGBTQ people, which she has long been a supporter of.
‘Geri is all about love and acceptance so it’s important for that to be at the centre of everything she does.
‘She recently filed legal documents to protect the name Rainbow Woman and has been hard at work on the project.’
The source added that Geri hopes to release the first book in time for the festive season, and added that even during lockdown she’s managed to write a lot of content.
They also confirmed that the mother-of-two plans to focus all of her efforts on her new project instead of relaunching a solo singing career.
Rainbow Woman will be released on YouTube on Sunday, November 8th
Back soon: Rainbow Woman will be released on YouTube on Sunday, November 8th
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