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In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, Marco Polo is based on the famed explorer's adventures in Kublai Khan's court in 13th century China. The show stars Italian newcomer Lorenzo Richelmy as Marco. Best known for her role in The Wachowski's Cloud Atlas, the Beijing-born Zhu Zhu plays Marco's love interest Kokachin. Joan Chen (Twin Peaks) and Benedict Wong (Prometheus) also star in the show's eclectic global cast as Empress Chabi and Kublai Khan.
Rounding out Marco Polo's global cast of characters will be Remy Hii as Prince Jingim, Olivia Cheng as Mei Lin, Claudia Kim as Khutulun, Uli Latukefu as Byamba, Chin Han as Jia Sidao, and Tom Wu as Hundred Eyes.
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