Peter III
Americannoun
noun
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Should win: Hoult, playing a vain, unpredictable, glass-breaking, headbutting and unethical Peter III of Russia in “The Great,” sucking the oxygen from every scene.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2022
Elle Fanning plays a plucky and ambitious Catherine the Great opposite Nicholas Hoult’s brutish Peter III in this irreverent and comedic series, which takes more than a few historical liberties.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 11, 2021
It makes Fanning laugh out loud because it’s so on brand for Hoult’s Peter III — at least according to the show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2020
The scene stealer, let it be known, is Nicholas Hoult's Emperor Peter III.
From Salon ● May 15, 2020
Pugatscheff was elected chief; and as he bore a strong resemblance to the murdered emperor, it was resolved that he should present himself to the people as Peter III.
From Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton by Anonymous
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