Teaser Trailer for AMADEUS Sees Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany Ignite Sky’s New Mozart Drama
Sky has shared the first teaser trailer for its upcoming limited series Amadeus, and it stars Will Sharpe as the unpredictable genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Paul Bettany as the tormented composer Antonio Salieri.
This new take on the legendary rivalry promises a rich blend of elegance, madness, and obsession. Written by Joe Barton (Black Doves), Amadeus reimagines Peter Shaffer’s acclaimed stage play with a modern cinematic scope.
Sharpe is known for The White Lotus and Too Much, and brings a wild energy to Mozart. He’s seen dashing through opulent halls, grinning with mischief, and leaping to grab a chandelier before declaring, “Very fancy.”
The tone shifts quickly when Bettany’s Salieri looks on in disgust, muttering, “This repulsive creature, playing so exquisitely.” That single line perfectly captures the twisted admiration and loathing at the heart of their relationship.
The series dives deep into the poisonous envy and divine brilliance that fueled the rivalry between Salieri and Mozart. Salieri, once the hero of his own story, becomes consumed by resentment as Mozart’s brilliance threatens to eclipse him, pushing him toward vengeance to protect his standing in the royal court.
Amadeus promises a vibrant psychological duel wrapped in the decadence of 18th-century Vienna. With its lush visuals, magnetic performances, and a reimagined take on one of history’s greatest artistic rivalries, Amadeus looks poised to deliver an intoxicating mix of beauty and madness when it premieres this December.