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Sky's 'Amadeus' Premieres December 21: Mozart's Rivalry Unveiled

11/26/2025

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Sky announced the drama Amadeus, premiering December 21 in the UK.
The five-part mini-series is adapted from Peter Shaffer's play and stars Will Sharpe (actor) as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Paul Bettany (actor) as Antonio Salieri.
It explores Mozart and Salieri's rivalry in 18th-century Vienna, highlighting Mozart's rise and Salieri's envy, with Gabrielle Creevy (actor) as Constanze Weber.
Produced by Joe Barton and directed by Julian Farino and Alice Seabright.

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Sky announced the drama Amadeus, premiering December 21 in the UK.
The five-part mini-series is adapted from Peter Shaffer's play and stars Will Sharpe (actor) as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Paul Bettany (actor) as Antonio Salieri.
It explores Mozart and Salieri's rivalry in 18th-century Vienna, highlighting Mozart's rise and Salieri's envy, with Gabrielle Creevy (actor) as Constanze Weber.
Produced by Joe Barton and directed by Julian Farino and Alice Seabright.