Calling all period drama lovers! Starz has announced that the “sexy” five-part period drama Amadeus is coming to screens on May 8 – and it’s the perfect show to binge-watch this spring.
Previously airing in the UK in December, the five-parter is set in 18th-century Vienna and charts the “meteoric rise and mythic downfall” of Wolfgang ‘Amadeus’ Mozart.
Starring Will Sharpe (The White Lotus) and Paul Bettany (WandaVision), the show proved a hit with audiences across the pond and earned a critics’ score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
HELLO!’s Acting TV Editor Nicky Morris weighed in on the series, saying: “Not only does Amadeus boast an impressive cast, which includes The Diplomat’s Rory Kinnear, Bridgerton’s Hugh Sachs and The Guest’s Gabrielle Creevy, but it’s adapted by Joe Barton, who created Netflix’s spy thriller Black Doves.” Intrigued? Read on to find out more about the new show landing on Starz this spring…
What is Amadeus about?
The five-parter centers around Amadeus, a child prodigy who, at 25, arrives in Vienna craving creative freedom.
The synopsis continues: “His world collides with two pivotal figures: his fiercely loyal future wife, Constanze Weber, and devoutly religious court composer, Antonio Salieri.
© Adrienn Szabo“As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish in spite of his personal demons, a questionable reputation and scepticism from the conservative court, Salieri becomes increasingly tormented by this apparent divine gift.
“Amadeus is a threat to all that he holds dear in life: his talent, his reputation, even his faith in God. Salieri vows to bring him down. What begins as professional rivalry turns into a deeply personal obsession spanning 30 years, culminating in a murder confession and a desperate attempt to entwine himself with Mozart’s legacy forever.”
Who stars in Amadeus?
Will Sharpe leads the cast as Wolfgang ‘Amadeus’ Mozart, while Paul Bettany (A Very British Scandal, WandaVision) plays Antonio Salieri.
© Sky UK LtdThey’re joined by Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin) as Constanze Mozart, Hugh Sachs (Bridgerton) as Von Strack and Rory Kinnear (The Diplomat, Skyfall) as Emperor Joseph.
What have critics said about Amadeus?
The show proved a hit with audiences, earning an impressive 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
© Sky UK LtdIn its four-star review, which pegged it a “sexy riot”, The Standard wrote: “It’s all about great characters, pulpy action – plenty of sex and jokes and set-pieces – and a fast pace that makes you devour the whole thing in a day or two.”
Meanwhile, the Financial Times penned: “This is a muscular drama, and a lot of fun, as it carouses its way through big and aptly operatic themes,” while The i
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