Oscar Winner Cast in Apple TV Series Based on Novel in 1920s Germany
An Oscar-winning actor has recently signed on to star in an Apple TV series based on a popular book series set in 1920s Germany. Colin Firth will play the role of detective Paul Lohser in the upcoming show, alongside Jack Lowden as Bernie Gunther.
The series, which is currently being filmed in Berlin, is a collaboration between production companies Bad Wolf and PlayTone. It is being adapted by Oscar-winning screenwriter Peter Straughan and directed by BAFTA nominee Tom Shankland. The story, inspired by Philip Kerr’s novel “Metropolis,” follows Bernie Gunther as he navigates the politically charged landscape of Berlin just before the rise of the Nazi regime.
Firth and Straughan, who previously worked together on “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” are excited to reunite for this project. The series promises a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of Gunther’s character, as he strives for truth in a city filled with unprecedented freedom and turbulence.
Executive producers Jane Tranter, Dan McCulloch, and Ryan Rasmussen of Bad Wolf, along with Straughan and Shankland, are overseeing the production. Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman from PlayTone, as well as Jane Thynne, the widow of Philip Kerr, are also involved in bringing this captivating story to life on screen.
Fans of Firth can also catch him in upcoming projects like Prime Video’s “Young Sherlock” and Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” as well as the much-anticipated “Kingsman: The Blue Bloods.” Meanwhile, Apple TV has placed their trust in rising star Jack Lowden to take on the lead role in this exciting new series, following his acclaimed performance in “Slow Horses.”
With an all-star cast and a compelling storyline, this Apple TV adaptation is sure to be a must-watch for fans of historical dramas and mysteries. Stay tuned for more updates as the production continues to unfold in Berlin.
