The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a #1 International Bestseller & New York Times Bestseller by Heather Morris and has now been turned into a limited series.
The Stan Original Series is set to debut globally in 2024 with filming completed in Europe this year.
Here’s everything we know about the adaptation.
What is The Tattooist of Auschwitz about?
Lale (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 SS officer Baretzki (Jonas Nay), Lale and Gita became determined to keep each other alive.
Around 60 years later, Lale (Harvey Keitel) meets novice writer Heather Morris (Melanie Lynskey). Recently widowed, Lale finds the courage to tell the world his story. In recounting his story to Heather, Lale, in his 80s, faces the traumatic ghosts of his youth and relives his memories of falling in love in the most horrific of places.
Who is in the cast?
As mentioned above the limited series stars Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid), Próchniak (Baptiste), Keitel (The Irishman), Lynskey (Yellowjackets) and Nay (Deutschland 83, 86, 89).
Who is composing the score?
On August 24, Stan announced that the adaptation will be the first TV drama series fully composed by the Academy Award-winning Hans Zimmer and Kara Talve.
Zimmer, who is best known for his iconic soundtracks to movies The Lion King, Rain Man, Gladiator and The Dark Knight, will work alongside Kara Talve who is set to score Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming project, Faraway Downs and is part of Bleeding Fingers, the Emmy-winning and BAFTA-nominated composer collective that was co-founded by Zimmer.
“Within the depths of Auschwitz, here is a story of hope and love, that transcends boundaries and resonates with the very essence of our humanity,” Zimmer said in a statement. “
I stand humbled to be part of this extraordinary production and both Kara and I are deeply privileged to compose this score. We invite you to join us on this journey, as we celebrate the human spirit and the power of hope within the darkest corners of history.”
The Stan Original Series The Tattooist of Auschwitz will premiere in 2024.
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