Overview
- Jacob Elordi stars as Dorrigo Evans, an Australian doctor and WWII prisoner of war, with Ciarán Hinds portraying his older self reflecting on a life marked by grief and heroism.
- The series adapts Richard Flanagan’s acclaimed 2013 novel, which won the Booker Prize for its exploration of the Burma Railway and the psychological toll of war.
- Directed by Justin Kurzel and written by Shaun Grant, the series showcases their continued creative collaboration alongside an ensemble cast including Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge, and Simon Baker.
- The first two episodes premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, generating international interest, with distribution confirmed for Europe, the U.K., and Latin America.
- The series will debut on April 18, 2025, on Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, though a U.S. release date remains unconfirmed.