Masters of the Air

Masters of the Air is an upcoming American war drama streaming television miniseries for Apple TV+. It is based on the 2007 book of the same name by Donald L. Miller and follows the actions of the 100th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The series serves as a companion to Band of Brothers (2001) and The Pacific (2010). It is also the first series to be produced by Apple Studios, in cooperation with Playtone, Parliament of Owls and Amblin Television.
Masters of the Air is set to premiere on January 26, 2024.
Cast
Guest
Joanna Kulig as Paulina
Bel Powley as Alexandra "Sandra" Wingate
Lauren McQueen as Rose
Amelia Gething as Isabel
Mimi Slinger as Sally
Episodes
Production
Reports of a third World War II based miniseries in the same vein as Band of Brothers and The Pacific developed by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg began in October 2012, focusing on United States Army Air Forces aircrews of the Eighth Air Force. In January 2013, HBO confirmed it was developing the miniseries, based on Donald L. Miller's book Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany to be adapted by John Orloff and would specifically focus on the 100th Bombardment Group of the Eighth Air Force.
In October 2019, it was reported that Apple had made a deal with Spielberg's and Hanks's respective production companies to stream the series exclusively on Apple TV+ instead of HBO. HBO confirmed that it decided not to move forward with the series in a statement. Deadline Hollywood reported the series contains ten episodes at a production cost of over $200 million, while The Hollywood Reporter said it contains nine episodes at a production cost of $250 million. The series was the first Apple TV+ series to go into production under the technology firm's in-house production company, Apple Studios.
In October 2020, Cary Joji Fukunaga was announced to be directing the first three episodes of the series. In February 2021, Austin Butler and Callum Turner were cast to star in the series. Anthony Boyle and Nate Mann joined the cast in March, with Raff Law, James Murray and Tommy Jessop added in April. Freddy Carter revealed his casting in a May interview, while set photos revealed Barry Keoghan was also cast. In June, Dee Rees was announced as directing episodes of the series. In July, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck were also announced as directing episodes. Colleen Atwood will serve as costume designer.
In February 2021, it was reported that production in Britain had begun, at Dalton Barracks in Oxfordshire, England. Retrospective temporary 12 month planning permission has been applied for at Newland Park, Chalfont St Peter, following the construction of a WWII barracks on the site. Filming paused briefly in July due to positive COVID-19 tests. Production also occurred in Hemel Hempstead. The series used on-set virtual production by Lux Machina for cockpit scenes.
Release
Masters of the Air is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on January 26, 2024.
See also
12 O'Clock High (TV series)
References
External links
English-language television shows
Upcoming drama television series
Apple TV+ original programming
World War II television drama series
American military television series
Aviation television series
Television productions suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Television series based on actual events
Television series by Amblin Entertainment
Television series by Playtone
Television shows based on non-fiction books
Television shows filmed in England
United States Army Air Forces
Television series about the United States Army