The Pirate Queen Under Consideration For The Emmys

Emmy Voting Has Begun!

We’re delighted that The Pirate Queen with Lucy Liu is under consideration for this year’s Emmys!

Created by Singer Studios, this immersive historical narrative tells the story of Cheng Shih, a legendary pirate who defied convention to become one of history's most revered female leaders.

Cheng Shih, who took command of her husband's fleet and became the most powerful pirate of all time, commanding 70,000 men during the lead up to the Opium Wars, is a historical figure of immense significance.

Her story of defiance and leadership serves as a testament to the strength and resilience of women throughout history.

Over the last five years, Singer Studios has worked closely with academics, researchers, and sensitivity checkers to create historically accurate environments and a narrative inspired by real events.

Lead writer and narrative designer, Chinese-German writer Maja Bodenstein, extensively researched Cheng Shih’s life to craft a narrative that is as authentic as possible. Driven to accurately portray 19th-century China, our research included a detailed study of British-China relations of the era, to provide players with an immersive and educational experience.

Audiences are invited to step into the boots of Cheng Shih to explore moonlit cabins, row through perilous waters, and scale the sides of ships to outsmart adversaries and be crowned leader of the fleet before daybreak, discovering the forgotten legend of Cheng Shih along the way.

The interactive experience has also been honoured with multiple awards, including the Tribeca Storyscapes Award and The Raindance Discovery Award.

Supported by Meta, BFI, and Epic, we’re truly delighted that The Pirate Queen with Lucy Liu is under consideration for the Emmys!