Will Sharpe, known for his role in The White Lotus, has been cast as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the upcoming Sky Original mini-series Amadeus, a reimagined adaptation of the 1979 play. The series will explore Mozart's life, including his relationship with fiery Constanze Weber Mozart and court composer Antonio Salieri. Sharpe is also set to direct the film adaptation of Japanese Breakfast's memoir Crying In H Mart.
Will Sharpe, known for his role in 'White Lotus', is set to play Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Sky Original limited series, 'Amadeus'. The drama, a reimagining of Peter Shaffer’s 1979 stage play, will focus on the rivalry between Mozart and fellow composer Antonia Salieri in 18th century Vienna. The series, to be produced by Two Cities Television, will reunite the team behind the crime series Giri/Haji, with Joe Barton writing the screenplay and Julian Farino directing.
Tom Hulce and Michael Chandler reflect on the making of the hit movie "Amadeus," directed by Miloš Forman. Hulce discusses his audition process, piano lessons, and character development, while Chandler shares insights into the editing process. They also discuss the challenges of filming in Prague under communist rule and the creative decisions made to enhance the storytelling. Overall, they express their admiration for Forman's genius and the unique experience of working on the film.
Rotten Tomatoes ranks the top 5 musician biopics based on critical scores. The list includes "Amadeus" (1984) at 89%, "Behind the Candelabra" (2013) at 94%, "Blaze" (2018) at 95%, "The Pianist" (2002) at 95%, and "What's Love Got to Do With It?" (1993) at 97%. These films showcase the lives and struggles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Liberace, Blaze Foley, a Polish Jewish pianist during World War II, and Tina Turner, respectively.
