Will Sharpe‘s Mozart and Paul Bettany‘s Salieri go head to head in the first teaser for the upcoming Sky limited series “Amadeus,” which recounts the famous music rivalry.
Based on Peter Shaffer’s stage play and adapted by “Black Doves” creator Joe Barton, the five-part retelling — which is set to premiere on Sky and streaming service Now in December — explores the meteoric rise and fall of one of history’s most celebrated composers.
“When 25-year-old Amadeus arrives in bustling 18th Century Vienna, no longer 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,” the show’s official description reads. “As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish in spite of his personal demons, a questionable reputation and skepticism 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.”
Alongside Sharpe and Bettany, “Amadeus” stars Gabrielle Creevy as Constanze Weber, Rory Kinnear as Emperor Joseph, Lucy Cohu as Cecilia Weber, Jonathan Aris as Leopold Mozart, Ényì Okoronkwo as Da Ponte, Jessica Alexander as Katerina, Hugh Sachs as Von Strack, Paul Bazely as Von Swieten, Rupert Vansittart as Rosenberg, Anastasia Martin as Aloysia Weber, Nancy Farino as Josepha Weber, Olivia-Mai Barrett as Sophie Weber, Viola Prettejohn as Princess Elizabeth and Jyuddah Jaymes as Franz Süssmayr.
Watch the teaser for “Amadeus” below.