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Masters of the Air (2024)
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Synopsis
The death-defying experiences of WWII pilots whose contributions to the war effort will never be forgotten
Masters of the Air follows the lives of the young airmen who flew over Nazi Germany bombing the Third Reich in dangerous and daring missions. While they hold together as a team, the trauma and terror of WWII threaten both their bodies and their minds as they do everything to survive. The 100th Bombardment Group became known as the Bloody Hundredth and this is their story.
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Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks produce another follow-up to Band of Brothers
Masters of the Air is a WWII drama series based on the book 'Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought The Air War Against Nazi Germany' by Donald L. Miller. The series is a continuation of other WWII dramas such as Band of Brothers and The Pacific. The show is created by John Shiban and John Orloff. Between them, the pair have worked on shows such as The X-Files, Breaking Bad, and Band of Brothers. Masters of the Air is produced by Playtone, Amblin Television, and Apple Studios. The show counts Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman among its executive producers.
Masters of the Air features a large ensemble cast led by Austin Butler in the role of Major Gale Cleven. Butler is best known for his performance as Elvis in the eponymous movie. Award-winning actors Barry Keoghan and Ncuti Gatwa star as Lt. Curtis Biddick and 2nd Lt. Robert Daniels. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald actor Callum Turner stars as Major John Egan. The cast also includes Harry Crosby, Fionn O’Shea, Adam Long, Louis Greatorex, Nikolai Kinski, Kai Alexander, Nate Mann, Raff Law, James Murray, Tommy Jessop, Freddy Carter, Oaklee Pendergast, and more. Masters of the Air was released on Apple TV+ on January 26, 2024.
Production News
- January 18, 2013
- Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg are confirmed to be producing a new follow-up series to Band of Brothers and The Pacific. The series is reported to be based on the book Masters of the Air. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- October 11, 2019
- The show is announced as the first Apple Studios in-house production in association with Amblin Television and Playtone. (Source: Deadline)
- October 8, 2020
- The first three episodes of the show are announced to be directed by No Time to Die filmmaker Cary Joji Fukunaga. (Source: Deadline)
- February 26, 2021
- The first casting announcement confirms the involvement of Austin Butler and Callum Turner. (Source: Deadline)
- June 17, 2021
- The director Dee Rees signs on to direct a selection of episodes. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- October 5, 2023
- Masters of Air is reported to be released on January 26, 2024, on Apple TV+. The first images of the show are released showing the young aviators on their mission. (Source: The Verge)
- November 9, 2023
- Footage from the movie is released in a new full-length official trailer. It teases the intensity of being a pilot in WWII both inside the cockpit and on the ground. (Source: YouTube)
- December 5, 2023
- A new trailer is released showing the formation of the pilots under their leader and their togetherness in terrifying circumstances. (Source: YouTube)
- January 26, 2024
- Masters of the Air was released on Apple TV+. (Source: Apple TV+)
