The Tattooist of Auschwitz
GenreHistorical drama
Based onThe Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Screenplay by
Directed byTali Shalom Ezer
Starring
Country of origin
  • Italy
  • Australia
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Original languagesEnglish
Italian
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Claire Mundell
  • Jacquelin Perske
  • Serena Thompson
  • Mark Young
  • Zai Bennett
  • Adrian Burns
Production companies
  • Synchronicity Films
  • Sky Studios
  • NBCUniversal Global Distribution
  • All3Media International
Original release
Network

The Tattooist of Auschwitz is an upcoming Peacock, Stan and Sky Atlantic television series based on the book of the same name by Heather Morris. The cast is set to include Harvey Keitel, Melanie Lynskey, Jonah Hauer-King and Anna Próchniak. The series is scored by Hans Zimmer and Kara Talve.

Synopsis

Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during World War II is given the job of tattooing identification numbers on fellow prisoners’ arms.[1]

Cast

Production

The Creative Director of Synchronicity Films, Claire Mundell secured the rights to The Tattooist of Auschwitz after making a deal with Bonnier Books UK in 2018.[2] In 2023 it was announced that Synchronicity Films were developing a six-part series for Sky Studios and Peacock. It will be directed by Tali Shalom Ezer with Jacquelin Perske as lead writer. Claire Mundell and Perske are among the executive producers.[3] Australian streaming service Stan also co-commissioned the series, with All3Media onboard worldwide sales. The production got underway in the spring of 2023.[4][5][6]

Casting

In March 2023, Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Próchniak and Melanie Lynskey were cast.[7] In April 2023, Harvey Keitel joined the cast as older Lale Sokolov.[8]

Music

The series is being scored by Hans Zimmer and Kara Talve.[9]

Broadcast

The series is expected to be broadcast in the UK on Sky Atlantic in 2024.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Knolle, Sharon (16 March 2023). "Melanie Lynskey, Jonah Hauer-King Lead Cast of Sky/Peacock Drama 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz'". The Wrap. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  2. ↑ Cowdrey, Katharine (19 September 2018). "Tattooist of Auschwitz to be adapted for 'high-end' TV drama". The Bookseller. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  3. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa (16 March 2023). "Sky, Peacock Set International Cast, Director for 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' Limited Series". Variety. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  4. ↑ Slatter, Sean (17 March 2023). "Stan co-commissions Synchronicity Films' 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz'". if.com.au. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  5. ↑ Devore, Britta (16 March 2023). "Melanie Lynskey Joins 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz". Collider. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  6. ↑ Griffiths, Emmy (16 March 2023). "The Tattooist of Auschwitz to be made into a series – star-studded cast announced". Hello. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  7. ↑ White, Peter (16 March 2023). "'The Tattooist of Auschwitz': Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Próchniak & Melanie Lynskey To Star In Peacock & Sky Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  8. ↑ Goldbart, Max (12 April 2023). "Harvey Keitel Boards 'The Tattooist Of Auschwitz'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  9. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (23 August 2023). "Hans Zimmer, Kara Talve to Score 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' Series From Sky, Peacock (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  10. ↑ Heritage, Stuart; Abbott, Kate (28 December 2023). "'Guaranteed to be a banger': the 50 must-see TV shows for 2024". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
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