Sky is releasing an Amadeus series, a five-part reimagining of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s rise to fame in the 18th century based on the play of the same name by Peter Shaffer.
We got a trailer for the show today, and it looks like a fun series with a vibrant cast.
Here’s the official synopsis:
When twenty-five-year-old Amadeus arrives in bustling 18th-century Vienna, no longe18th-Centuryr a child prodigy and craving creative freedom, his world collides with two pivotal figures: his fiercely loyal future wife, Constanze Weber, and devoutly religious court composer, Antonio Salieri. As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish in spite of his personal demons, a questionable reputation and scepticism from the conservative court, Salieri becomes increasingly tormented by this apparent divine gift. Amadeus is a threat to all that he holds dear in life: his talent, his reputation, even his faith in God, Salieri vows to bring him down. What begins as professional rivalry turns into a deeply personal obsession spanning 30 years, culminating in a murder confession and a desperate attempt to entwine himself with Mozart’s legacy forever.
The series stars Will Sharpe (Giri/Haji, The White Lotus) as Mozart, Paul Bettany (WandaVision, A Very British Scandal) as Antonio Salieri, and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin, Black Doves) as Constanze Weber.
It also features actors Rory Kinnear (The Diplomat, Skyfall) as Emperor Joseph, Lucy Cohu (Becoming Jane) as Cecilia Weber, Jonathan Aris as Leopold Mozart, Ényì Okoronkwo (Renegade Nell, The Lazarus Project) as Da Ponte, Jessica Alexander (The Little Mermaid) as Katerina, Hugh Sachs (Bridgerton) as Von Strack, Paul Bazely as Von Swieten, Rupert Vansittart (Game of Thrones) as Rosenberg, Anastasia Martin as Aloysia Weber, Nancy Farino (Masters of the Air) as Josepha Weber, Olivia-Mai Barrett (Invasion) as Sophie Weber and Viola Prettejohn (The Crown) as Princess Elizabeth, and Jyuddah Jaymes as Franz Süssmayr.
Joe Barton (Black Doves, Giri/Haji, The Lazarus Project) adapted the play for television.
Amadeus will launch on Sky and streaming service NOW this December.
Check out the trailer below.
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