Creating The Queen's Gambit
PG-13
6.8
2021
0 hr 14 min
Documentary
A fascinating character. Exquisite sets. A wig for every era. The stars, creators and crew reveal how the hit series about a chess prodigy came to life.
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- Cast:
- Anya Taylor-Joy , Scott Frank , Allan Scott , Thomas Brodie-Sangster , Uli Hanisch , Daniel Parker , Steven Meizler
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