A sequel to classic German film Das Boot - the remarkable tale of a crews' high-pressure and claustrophobic life aboard a WWII German U-boat - will premiere on Sky Atlantic in autumn 2018.
The eight-episode sequel to the epic 1981 movie, based on the bestselling novel by Lothar-G nther Buchheim, is a Sky Original Production and co-produced by Bavaria Fernsehproduktion, Sky Deutschland and Sonar Entertainment, and will air across all five of Sky's European territories; the UK, ROI, Germany, Austria and Italy. It will feature a renowned international cast including; Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex), August Wittgenstein (The Crown), Vicky Krieps (Colonia Dignidad), Jonathan Zaccai (Robin Hood), Leonard Scheicher (Finsterworld), Robert Stadlober (Summer Storm), Franz Dinda (The Cloud) and Stefan Konarske (The Young Karl Marx).
The series will be directed by eminent filmmaker Andreas Prochaska, whose credits include Das finstere Tal (The Dark Valley) and Das Wunder von K rnten (A Day for a Miracle), which was awarded the International Emmy. Prochaska's further accolades include the Deutsche Filmpreis (German Film Award), the Romy, and the Bayerische Fernsehpreis (Bavarian Television Award). Tony Saint (Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley, The Interceptor) and Johannes W. Betz (Der Tunnel, Die Spiegel-Aff re) are the head writers. Executive Producers are Moritz Polter (Spotless, Crossing Lines) and Oliver Vogel (Dengler, SOKO Stuttgart) for Bavaria Fernsehproduktion; Marcus Ammon and Frank Jastfelder for Sky; and Jenna Santoianni (Taboo, The Shannara Chronicles) for Sonar Entertainment.
Filming for the pan-European production starts in August 2017 in La Rochelle (France), Prague, Malta and Munich.
Moritz Polter and Oliver Vogel, Executive Producers for Bavaria Fernsehproduktion, commented: Few TV projects are as hotly anticipated as the sequel to Das Boot. We're excited to open the next chapter on board U-612 , with a cast of internationally renowned actors, a high calibre junior cast and acclaimed director Andreas Prochaska.
Jenna Santoianni, EVP, Television Series, Sonar Entertainment, commented: In a time when the word classic' has become over-used and trivialized, Das Boot is one of those rare, true originals that without question fits the description. The film - and the book it is based on - have both earned enormous acclaim. This new production - supported by tremendous writing, an acclaimed international cast and crew, and stunning locations - will be a fitting sequel to the iconic work that it follows.
Carsten Schmidt, CEO of Sky Deutschland, commented: The story of Das Boot is a unique and epic tale that sits perfectly with our range of top class Sky Original Productions. It joins an exciting slate of pan-European productions coming out of Sky that includes Babylon Berlin, The New Pope and Riviera .
For further information, please contact:
Sky
Sophie Jones
sophie.jones@sky.uk
skyentpress@sky.uk
Notes to Editors
About Sky
Sky is Europes leading entertainment company, serving 22 million customers across five countries - UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy. The company has annual revenues of £12 billion and is Europe's leading investor in television content with annual programming spend of over £5 billion.
From exclusive partnerships with HBO and Showtime, to Sky's own original programming, Sky offers the best and broadest range of content along with the best viewing experience to suit each and every customer. Whether that's through the multi-award winning next generation box, Sky Q, or Sky's contract-free online streaming service, NOW TV, customers have access to the latest movies, drama, sports and kids entertainment wherever and whenever they like. This is all supported by Sky's best in class customer service.
Sky's success is not just based on what the company does but how it does it. Named as one of the Top 10 Green Companies in the World by Newsweek, one of the world's most recognised rankings of business's environmental performance, Sky ensures its responsible business strategy is embedded right across the group.
Sky has over 30,000 employees and is listed as one of The Times Top 50 employers for women. Sky is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SKY).
About Bavaria Fernsehproduktion
Bavaria Fernsehproduktion is one of the largest and most successful German production companies, with a vast portfolio of popular fictional productions. One example is Sturm der Liebe ( Storm of love ), which is well known as being one of the most successful European series. Sold to over 20 European countries, it was the only non-English speaking production to be listed in the top 10 of the most successful worldwide serial formats in 2012.
Bavaria Fernsehproduktion is based in Munich and has subsidiaries in Cologne, Berlin and Stuttgart. The company is an affiliate of Bavaria Film and ZDF Enterprises. The studio has garnered numerous awards, including two International Emmy Awards for Die Manns - Ein Jahrhundertroman ( The Manns - Novel of a century ) and Mein Vater ( My father ), and has received Emmy nominations for the sitcom Alle lieben Jimmy ( Everybody loves Jimmy ) and for the series Allein gegen die Zeit ( Alone against the clock ). The feature film Das Boot ( The Boat ), directed by Wolfgang Petersen, and achieved six Oscar and one Golden Globe nomination.
About Sonar Entertainment
Sonar Entertainment is a leading independent entertainment studio that develops, produces, finances and distributes premium content for global audiences. We offer a unique platform for creative talent with the support of a full-service studio and global distribution company. Our financial strength and independence provides us with the freedom to fund development and expansive productions on a global sca
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A sequel to classic German film Das Boot - the remarkable tale of a crews' high-pressure and claustrophobic life aboard a WWII German U-boat - will premiere on Sky Atlantic in autumn 2018.
