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Paul Bettany's TV version of the iconic Amadeus confirms release window in dramatic first-look trailer
The five-part series adapts Peter Shaffer’s play to depict a 30-year rivalry ending in murder and obsession, with Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany starring.
- On Tuesday, Sky released a new teaser for Amadeus starring Will Sharpe as Mozart and Paul Bettany as Salieri, ahead of its December premiere.
- Based on Peter Shaffer's stage play, the series is a reimagining adapted by Joe Barton that expands the mythic rivalry from the 1984 film adaptation.
- According to the official synopsis, Salieri's envy turns vengeful as he uses any means necessary to thwart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and protect his court position in 18th Century Vienna.
- Fans reacted sharply online to the casting of Will Sharpe, a half-Japanese performer, while Joe Barton responded on X with a provocative post about the original film.
- Produced by Two Cities Television in association with Sky Studios, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution handles international sales with executive producers Megan Spanjian, John Griffin, Michael Jackson, and Stephen Wright.
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'Amadeus' Remake Trailer Prompts Outcry From Fans of the Original Film: 'Not a Single Person Was Asking for This'
Sky released a new teaser for their upcoming limited series, “Amadeus,” on Tuesday — though, it did not receive a standing ovation from fans online. The Sky Original, which is set to premiere in December, dropped a first-look for the reimagining of Peter Shaffer’s 1981 play (that, in turn, inspired the 1984 film of the same name that won Best Picture at the Academy Awards). However, fans were quick to put the new iteration of “Amadeus” on blast,…
Paul Bettany's TV version of the iconic Amadeus confirms release window in dramatic first-look trailer
Sky’s new mini-series Amadeus, a bold reimagining of Mozart’s life, is coming soon to our screens – and now the release date window has been revealed.The five-part Sky Original drama, which stars Will Sharpe (The White Lotus) as the musical genius, is set to launch on Sky and streaming service NOW in December.Paul Bettany (WandaVision) and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin, Black Doves) also star as the envious court composer, Antonio Salieri, and Co…
‘Amadeus’ Trailer: Sky Teaser Stars Will Sharpe As “Repulsive Creature” Mozart
With buzz building for Will Sharpe’s turn as Mozart in Amadeus, Sky has released the first teaser trailer for the limited series, which premieres in December. The White Lotus and Too Much star will play the musical genius alongside Paul Bettany (WandaVision), as envious court composer Antonio Salieri, and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin) as Constanze Weber, Mozart’s fiercely loyal […]
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