Proud to announce collaboration with Peacock on a new show! 👀 First Look Release images with Harvey Keitel, Melanie Lynskey and Jonah Hauer-King in THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ.
Series will be available on Peacock in the US and Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is an event series inspired by the real-life story of Jewish Holocaust survivors Lali and Gita Sokolov. Lali (Jonah Hauer-King) arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1942, and shortly after arrival, he was made one of the tätowierer (tattooists), charged to ink identification numbers onto fellow prisoners’ arms. One day, he meets Gita (Anna Próchniak) when tattooing her prisoner number on her arm. They experience love at first sight, and so begins a courageous, unforgettable, and human story. Under constant guard from a volatile Nazi SS officer Baretzki (Jonas Nay), Lali and Gita became determined to keep each other alive.
Around 60 years later, Lali (Harvey Keitel) meets novice writer Heather Morris (Melanie Lynskey). Recently widowed, Lali finds the courage to tell the world his story. In recounting his story to Heather, Lali, in his 80s, faces the traumatic ghosts of his youth and relives his memories of falling in love in the most horrific of places.
When does the Tattooist of Auschwitz premiere?
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is set to premiere exclusively on Peacock Thursday, May 2. 2024.
Who is involved?
The upcoming Original stars Oscar® nominee Harvey Keitel (The Irishman), Emmy® nominee Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets), Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid), Anna Próchniak (Warsaw 44), and Jonas Nay (Deutschland 83). It also features a moving score from Hans Zimmer (Interstellar) and Kara Talve (Faraway Downs).
See first-look images from The Tattooist of Auschwitz below.
Jonah Hauer-King as Lali Sokolov, seen here as he boards the train to Auschwitz.
Jonah Hauer-King in The Tattooist Of Auschwitz Photo: NBCU
Harvey Keitel as Lali Sokolov and Melanie Lynskey as Heather Morris walking through the streets of Melbourne.
Harvey Keitel (L) and Melanie Lynskey (R) in The Tattooist Of Auschwitz Photo: NBCU
Jonah Hauer-King as Lali Sokolov seen here walking through Auschwitz with German-born actor Jonas Nay as Nazi officer Stefan Baretzki, front right
Jonah Hauer-King (L) and Jonas Nay (R) in The Tattooist Of Auschwitz Photo: NBCU
Harvey Keitel as Lali Sokolov seen in his apartment in Melbourne.
Harvey Keitel in The Tattooist Of Auschwitz Photo: NBCU
ABOUT THE SERIES
👉Premiere Date: May 2, 2024
Executive Producers: Claire Mundell, Adrian Burns and Mark Young (Synchronicity Films), Serena Thompson (Sky Studios)
Director, Co-Executive Producer: Tali Shalom-Ezer
Executive Producer / Writer: Jacquelin Perske
Writer / Associate Producer: Evan Placey
Writer: Gabbie Asher
Author / Story Consultant: Heather Morris
Cast: Jonah Hauer-King*, Anna Próchniak, Melanie Lynskey, Jonas Nay, Harvey Keitel
*(Prince Eric from new live New Little Mermaid)
Score by: 🎼Hans Zimmer, Kara Talve
Studio: Produced by Synchronicity Films in association with Sky Studios
Distribution: NBCUniversal Global Distribution and All3Media International
Format: Limited Drama Series, 6 episode binge
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