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Sky Unveils Amadeus Trailer, Sets 21 December Premiere on Sky and NOW

The series reimagines Peter Shaffer’s play, foregrounding live performance by leads Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany.

Overview

  • Sky released the first full trailer and confirmed the series will debut on 21 December on Sky and NOW.
  • Will Sharpe plays Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Paul Bettany portrays Antonio Salieri, with Joe Barton writing the adaptation.
  • The drama traces a decades-spanning rivalry in 18th‑century Vienna, exploring genius, jealousy, faith and legacy.
  • Both stars contributed musically on set, with Bettany describing conducting Mozart’s Requiem as a strangely powerful experience.
  • Coverage notes social‑media criticism over Sharpe’s ethnicity and records conflicting reports on the episode count, listed as either five or six parts.