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STARZ BOLSTERS PRESTIGE PERIOD DRAMA SLATE WITH LIMITED SERIES  “AMADEUS”  STARRING WILL SHARPE, PAUL BETTANY AND GABRIELLE CREEVY

STARZ Set to Debut “Amadeus” Exclusively in the U.S. in 2026

STARZ has acquired the exclusive U.S. rights to the five-part limited series “Amadeus,” about the rivalry between composers Mozart and Salieri. Based on Peter Shaffer’s 1979 award-winning play and adapted by Joe Barton (“Black Doves,” “Giri/Haji,” “The Lazarus Project”), the series stars Will Sharpe (“Too Much,” “White Lotus”) as musical prodigy Wolfgang “Amadeus” Mozart, BAFTA® and Emmy® Award nominated actor Paul Bettany (“A Very British Scandal,” “Wandavision”) as envious court composer Antonio Salieri, and Gabrielle Creevy (“Three Women,” “In My Skin”) as Mozart’s fiercely loyal wife, Constanze Weber. The acquisition deal for the Sky Original series was brokered by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.

“'Amadeus' is a perfect fit for our original series lineup — a bold, character-driven reimagining of one of history’s most intoxicating rivalries,” said Alison Hoffman, President, STARZ Networks. “With Will Sharpe, Paul Bettany and Gabrielle Creevy leading an extraordinary ensemble, the series captures the passion, envy, and genius at the heart of Mozart’s world. Audiences continue to be drawn to STARZ because of the power of our premium period dramas, and 'Amadeus' delivers that in spectacular form.”

“Amadeus” was commissioned by Sky in the UK and recently premiered to rave reviews, with The Standard calling it a “sexy riot” and a “must watch” and the Financial Times deeming it a “rip-roaring update driven by decadence.”

In the new series, twenty-five-year-old Amadeus arrives in bustling 18th-century Vienna, no longer a child prodigy and craving creative freedom. His world collides with two pivotal figures: his fiercely loyal future wife, Constanze Weber, and the devoutly religious court composer, Antonio Salieri. As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish despite his personal demons and a questionable reputation, skepticism from the conservative court torments Salieri, who becomes increasingly envious of this apparent divine gift. Amadeus is a threat to all that he holds dear in life: his talent, his reputation, even his faith in God. Salieri vows to bring him down. What begins as professional rivalry turns into a deeply personal obsession spanning 30 years, culminating in a murder confession and a desperate attempt to entwine himself with Mozart’s legacy forever.

“Amadeus” also stars Rory Kinnear (“The Diplomat,” Skyfall) as Emperor Joseph, Lucy Cohu (“Becoming Jane”) as Cecilia Weber, Jonathan Aris (“The Sixth Commandment”) as Leopold Mozart, Ényì Okoronkwo (“Renegade Nell,” “The Lazarus Project”) as Da Ponte, Jessica Alexander (The Little Mermaid) as Katerina, Hugh Sachs (“Bridgerton”) as Von Strack, Paul Bazely (“Such Brave Girls”) as Von Swieten, Rupert Vansittart (“Game of Thrones”) as Rosenberg, Anastasia Martin (“In From The Cold”) as Aloysia Weber, Nancy Farino (“Masters of the Air”) as Josepha Weber, Olivia-Mai Barrett (“Invasion”) as Sophie Weber, Viola Prettejohn (“The Crown”) as Princess Elizabeth and Jyuddah Jaymes (“The Boys in The Boat,” “Hijack”) as Franz Süssmayr.