Amadeaus: On the red carpet with the cast and creatives at the London premiere
Adapted from the original play of the same name by Peter Shaffer, Amadeus is the new five-part period drama series written by Joe Barton that explores a fictional account of the lives of musical composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Will Sharpe) and Antonio Salieri (Paul Bettany), whose paths cross in Vienna, sparking a relationship of both respect and fierce jealousy.
Directed by Julian Farino and Alice Seabright, the flamboyant reimagining of this story also allows viewers to delve into the complex relationship Mozart had with his wife Constanze (Gabrielle Creevy) after he moved to Vienna during the 18th Century to compose for the Imperial Court. The layers of this relationship are also tinged with grief when their newborn son passes away from an untreatable fever, and tragedy starts to take its toll on the gifted musician. Throwing himself into his work, his popularity starts to rise amongst the court and, in turn, evokes an obsessive envy in Salieri that leads to murder.
The Upcoming had the pleasure of speaking to the writer Barton about what made him want to tell this tale in a modern reimagining, how he chose his cast and what he hoped viewers would like about the storylines.
Sharpe spoke about his role as Mozart and the way in which he approached the role from Barton’s script.
We spoke to Creevy about preparing for her layered role as Mozart’s wife, Constanze, and the moments on set working with Sharpe that helped forge their emotional connection.
Olivia Mai Barrett talked about her role in the series and the dynamics between all the sisters in the story.
We chatted to Nancy Farino about coming on board with this project, the humour injected into the story, and the set and costumes that helped build an immersive narrative.
Jessica Alexander spoke about the intimate moment she shared with Sharpe on set, the brilliance of the female characters and how amazing it was to work with Creevy as Constanze.
Starring as Queen Elizabeth, Viola Prettejohn unveiled what it was like to step into that character and work closely with Sharpe and Bettany as they alternated their roles on screen as her piano tutor.
Hugh Sacks spoke about his role in the series and the complicated relationship between the two brilliant composers, Mozart and Salieri.
We spoke to Jyuddah Jaymes about his role as Franz, the excitement he felt when he was auditioned for the role and got it, and the way in which it felt like an immersive experience on set.
Ezelle Alblas
Amadeus is released on Sky on 21st December 2025.
Watch the trailer for Amadeus here:
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