In a medieval England marked by betrayal and unchecked ambition, a cunning and enigmatic nobleman named Richard seeks to gain absolute power at any cost. From his invalid’s chair, due to a physical deformity that makes him notably different, he feels marginalized and is determined to overcome his limitations. With calculated and shrewd manipulation, he devises a dark plan to eliminate any rival standing in his way to the throne.
Richard, masterfully portrayed by a renowned actor, seduces, deceives, and ultimately eliminates his brother, the king, and other candidates for the throne, all while wearing a smile and possessing a chilling gift for rhetoric. His twisted strategy includes the seduction of the beautiful Anne, widow of a rival, adding another layer of intrigue and passion to his rise to power. However, ambition never comes without a price.
Tensions mount as Richard’s atrocities begin to catch up with him. With each life he takes, the weight of guilt and paranoia haunts him, threatening to unravel the kingdom he has built on blood. This vibrant adaptation of Shakespeare's play captures the essence of the internal struggle between desire and humanity, taking us on a journey that reveals how far a man will go for power, and the consequences of tampering with forces greater than oneself. Will Richard be able to hold onto his kingdom, or will he fall victim to his own machinations?