Get ready to crank up the harpsichord—Sky TV has officially unveiled the first look teaser for Amadeus, a sweeping, stylized new series that reimagines the turbulent life of 18th-century musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Based on Peter Shaffer’s iconic 1979 play (and following in the footsteps of the Oscar-winning 1984 film), this five-part mini-series is set to debut in December 2025, and it's already striking a powerful chord.
Starring Will Sharpe as the eccentric and electrifying Mozart, the series transports us to Vienna at the height of its cultural glory. Here, the 25-year-old composer arrives seeking creative liberation—not as a child prodigy, but as a man desperate to forge his own path. Along the way, he falls for the strong-willed Constanze Weber (played by Gabrielle Creevy) and unwittingly ignites a lifelong rivalry with the court’s pious and respected composer Antonio Salieri, played by Paul Bettany.
The cast is stacked with talent, including Rory Kinnear, Lucy Cohu, Jonathan Aris, Ényì Okoronkwo, and Jessica Alexander. But it’s the central trio—Sharpe, Creevy, and Bettany—that promises to drive the emotional intensity of this lavish retelling.
Created and written by Joe Barton, and co-created by Julian Farino (who also directs alongside Alice Seabright), this version of Amadeus leans into the wild contradictions of Mozart’s life: chaotic brilliance, childish charm, self-destruction, and the pressure of genius. If the teaser is anything to go by, viewers can expect rich period detail, intense performances, and a fresh take on one of history’s most enduring creative rivalries.
While it may draw comparisons to the beloved 1984 film, this Amadeus is charting its own operatic course—with bold cinematography, contemporary energy, and a story that still feels shockingly relevant in a world obsessed with fame, envy, and artistic legacy.
Set your calendars for December 2025—Amadeus is about to bring classical chaos to the small screen.
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