Jacob Elordi’s Transformation Shines in Acclaimed WWII Drama

The TV adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s novel, premiering April 18 on Amazon Prime Video, has earned early praise for its authenticity and emotional depth.

• Jacob Elordi underwent significant physical and emotional preparation to portray Dorrigo Evans, a WWII POW, in 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North.'
• The series, directed by Justin Kurzel and written by Shaun Grant, uses a non-linear narrative to explore themes of love, memory, and survival across decades.
• Following its Berlin Film Festival premiere in January, the series has garnered strong early acclaim for its storytelling and production values.
• Amazon Prime Video will release the series in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand on April 18, while Sony Pictures continues to seek a U.S. distributor.
• The adaptation marks a return to Australian storytelling for Elordi, reflecting a shift from his Hollywood roles and resonating with both national and global audiences.

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