An adaptation of the bestselling novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz is being was a brand new sequence with Stan.
The streaming big introduced that the upcoming Stan Original Series The Tattooist of Auschwitz might be led by Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid, World on Fire) and Anna Próchniak (Baptiste, Warsaw 44) starring within the lead roles of Lale Sokolov and Gita Furman.
The heartrending sequence about bravery and love within the darkest of locations spanning throughout eight a long time tells the highly effective true-life story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who’s given the job of tattooing identification numbers on fellow prisoners’ arms within the Auschwitz-Birkenau focus camp throughout World War Two.
One day, he meets Gita whereas she is ready in line to be tattooed. They expertise love at first sight, and so begins a life-affirming, brave, unforgettable, and human story, informed by way of one man’s reminiscence and expertise of Auschwitz-Birkenau; a story of the easiest of humanity within the very worst of circumstances.
This eagerly anticipated adaptation, from the novel that bought 12 million copies worldwide, may also star Critics Choice Awards winner Melanie Lynskey (The Last of Us, Yellowjackets) within the sequence as Heather Morris, writer of The Tattooist of Auschwitz novel. Jonas Nay (Deutschland 83, 86, 89) might be becoming a member of the sequence within the position of Stefan Baretzki.
Award-winning director Tali Shalom-Ezer (My Days of Mercy, Princess) is hooked up to direct all six episodes, bringing a singular perspective to the sequence.
“In Auschwitz, a factory of death and dehumanisation, Lale and Gita’s love story is an act of defiance. It is the choice to remain human. I’m inspired and honoured to bring this story to life, alongside the talented team of people assembled,” he mentioned in a press release.
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The Tattooist of Auschwitz is produced in partnership with Sky, Peacock, and All3Media International.
“It is a huge privilege to be telling Lale’s incredible story – one that he was so courageous to share. I have the utmost respect and admiration for his ability to find humanity and kindness in the most inhumane of places. These scripts heartbreakingly and vividly depict this appalling time in our history, and I feel proud to be honouring Lale and Gita’s remarkable journey,” Hauer-King mentioned.
Próchniak added: “Reimagining Gita Sokolov and her story for screen has been one of the greatest honours of my career so far, as well as a heartrending experience. I know this won’t be an easy story to tell, but I will treat their story with the utmost respect.”
“After the horrors experienced at Auschwitz-Birkenau, the continuation of Lale and Gita Sokolov’s story is finding their new home, and it was years later in Australia Lale felt comfortable to share his story with New Zealand author Heather Morris. As a New Zealand storyteller in my own way, it is a privilege to be a part of the furthering of Lale’s and Gita’s heart-breaking, yet heart-warming story,” Lynskey mentioned.
“Stan’s investment in this co-production represents our continued commitment to creating internationally renowned original productions,” Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie mentioned.
“The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a great example of Stan’s strategy to deliver quality film and television content to Australians as well as continuing our partnerships with premium internationals Sky Studios, Peacock and All3Media International. This true storyline that spans across Australia and Europe is incredibly powerful. We look forward to bringing this anticipated series to our audiences with such a stellar cast line-up.”
Currently in manufacturing, the sequence is a co-production between Sky Studios and Peacock with NBCUniversal Global Distribution and All3Media International collectively dealing with worldwide gross sales of the sequence. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is at present in manufacturing and might be accessible on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW in 2024 within the UK, Ireland, Italy and Germany. VIAPLAY wil take Viaplay Series rights for Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland), Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), the Netherlands and Poland.
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