Coming soon to Apple TV+ is the highly anticipated World War II miniseries, Masters of the Air. Packed with a star-studded cast including Austin Butler, Ncuti Gatwa, Callum Turner, and Barry Keoghan, this big-budget drama tells the real-life story of the 100th Bomb Group in the U.S. Air Force, also known as the 'Bloody Hundredth' due to their heavy losses in combat. These brave men played a crucial role in dismantling Hitler's Third Reich by bombing Nazi Germany under harrowing conditions.
Based on Donald L. Miller's 2007 book, 'Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany,' the miniseries was created by John Shiban and John Orloff. With executive producers like Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman, who previously brought us the Emmy-winning war series Band of Brothers and The Pacific, viewers can expect nothing short of excellence.
In a recent interview with Forbes, rising stars Austin Butler and Callum Turner discussed their roles in Masters of the Air and the weight of portraying these influential historical figures. Butler expressed his sense of responsibility in playing these 'superheroes,' emphasizing their bravery and the impact they had on shaping the world we live in today. Turner echoed these sentiments, highlighting the honor and privilege it is to depict these heroes and shed light on their incredible legacy.
The statistics surrounding the 100th Bomb Group are sobering. A staggering 77% of these men were either shot down and killed or ended up in prisoner of war camps. Surviving against such odds was rare, with only a 23% chance of returning home. Turner marveled at the extraordinary sacrifices these brave souls made, willingly placing themselves in the most perilous conditions imaginable.
Mark your calendars for Friday, January 26, 2024, as Masters of the Air becomes available for streaming on Apple TV+. To get started, Apple TV+ offers a seven-day free trial, after which the service is available for a monthly subscription of $9.99. Expect the first two episodes of the miniseries to drop at 12 a.m. ET on January 26, 2024, with subsequent episodes releasing every Friday thereafter until the season finale on March 15, 2024.
The release schedule for Masters of the Air is something fans should keep an eye on. And if you're eagerly awaiting this gripping series, be sure to watch the trailer for a taste of what's to come. Masters of the Air promises to be another outstanding addition to Apple TV+'s stellar lineup of original content. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the incredible story of these unsung heroes who played a pivotal role in shaping our history.
