‘Amadeus’ Stars Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe Reveal How They Created a Very Modern Mozart and Salieri: “Two Very Large Characters Being Played By Two Very Over-The-Top Actors”

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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-05-15 22:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment
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A bold new version of the film and stage classic Amadeus hit Starz last week, introducing us to ghoulishly evil Salieri (Paul Bettany), a hilariously out-of-touch Mozart (Will Sharpe), and a more formidable Constanze (Gabrielle Creevy) than audiences have ever seen before. The five-part limited series created by Black Doves and Giri/Haji writer Joe Barton pulls elements from Peter Shaffer’s beloved stage play as well as real historic events to create a modern interpretation of the classic rivalry.
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