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9 Episodes
S1 E1 - Part One
S1 E2 - Part Two
S1 E3 - Part Three
S1 E4 - Part Four
S1 E5 - Part Five
S1 E6 - Part Six
S1 E7 - Part Seven
S1 E8 - Part Eight
S1 E9 - Part Nine
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Synopsis
100th Bomb Group Crew forges unbreakable bonds amidst WWII dangers
During World War II, the crew comprising the 100th Bomb Group confronted the dangers of war by establishing a tightly-knit community forged through bravery, shared encounters of grief and moments of victory.
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What to know
Band of Brothers and The Pacific WWII companion piece stars Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan
Masters of the Air is an Apple TV+ war-drama miniseries from John Shiban and John Orloff. The miniseries draws inspiration from Donald L. Miller's 2007 book, "Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought The Air War Against Nazi Germany," which focuses on the events of the United States Army Air Forces' 100th Bombardment Group in World War II. This group, known as the "Bloody Hundredth," earned its nickname because of the amount of casualties it suffered during combat missions.
Masters of the Air functions as a companion piece to two beloved and critically acclaimed historical TV miniseries: Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Industry veterans Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg served as executive producers for both of these influential shows. Gary Goetzman initially produced Band of Brothers and later assumed the role of executive producer for The Pacific. All three resume their positions as executive producers for Masters of the Air.
Highly acclaimed TV writer John Shiban has made significant contributions to hit shows such as The X-Files, Breaking Bad, Hell on Wheels, Better Call Saul and Ozark. John Orloff wrote two episodes of Band of Brothers which subsequently received a Primetime Emmy Awards nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special. Orloff has also penned the screenplays for A Mighty Heart and Anonymous. In Masters of the Air, there are nine episodes directed by five different directors. This lineup includes Cary Joji Fukunaga (True Detective), Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Captain Marvel), Dee Rees (Mudbound) and Tim Van Patten (The Pacific).
Austin Butler portrays the lead role of Major Gale Cleven in the miniseries. Butler gained major recognition following his performance in the 2022 film Elvis, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Just as with the two preceding miniseries, Masters of the Air boasts an extensive ensemble cast. This includes fellow Best Actor nominee (for The Banshees of Inisherin), Barry Keoghan, along with Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, Raff Law, Josiah Cross, Branden Cook, Ncuti Gatwa, Kai Alexander, James Murray, Tommy Jessop, Freddy Carter and Nikolai Kinski.
Production News
- October 19, 2012
- A new miniseries surrounding the aircrews of the United States Army Air Forces in the Eighth Air Force during World War II is in development. The series, produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, follows the thematic style of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. (Source: Collider)
- January 18, 2013
- The miniseries' development has officially been confirmed by HBO. It will be adapted from Donald L. Miller's book, "Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany." John Orloff is tasked with adapting the book, with a specific emphasis on portraying the experiences of the 100th Bombardment Group within the Eighth Air Force. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- October 11, 2019
- Spielberg and Hanks' production companies have entered into an exclusive streaming agreement with Apple. As a result, the upcoming miniseries will be available to watch solely on Apple TV+, departing from the initial plan for it to air on HBO. (Source: Deadline)
- October 11, 2019
- The estimated cost of the nine-episode miniseries is reported to be around $250 million. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- October 8, 2020
- Cary Joji Fukunaga has been announced as the director for the first three episodes of Masters of the Air. (Source: Deadline)
- February 22, 2021
- The production of the miniseries has begun at Dalton Barracks in Oxfordshire, England. (Source: Oxford Mail)
- February 26, 2021
- The cast of Masters of the Air adds Austin Butler and Callum Turner. (Source: Deadline)
- March 16, 2021
- Anthony Boyle joins the miniseries. (Source: Deadline)
- April 6, 2021
- Raff Law is added to the cast. (Source: Deadline)
- April 25, 2021
- Barry Keoghan is revealed to star in the miniseries following leaked set photos. (Source: Metro)
- May 4, 2021
- During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Freddy Carter confirms he will appear in the miniseries. (Source: YouTube)
- June 17, 2021
- Dee Rees has been announced as the director for some episodes of the miniseries. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- July 19, 2021
- Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck have been revealed as directors for the miniseries. (Source: Oxford Mail)
- August 7, 2021
- In July, filming faced a temporary pause due to a series of positive COVID-19 tests. (Source: Variety)
- October 5, 2023
- Masters of the Air is set to premiere on January 26, 2024. Additionally, a set of first-look images showcasing the cast in their World War II uniforms has been released. (Source: The Verge)
- December 6, 2023
- The official trailer for Masters of the Air released. It highlights the talented cast featured in the WWII miniseries as they ascend to the heavens in an attempt to stop Hitler's Third Reich. (Source: YouTube)
- January 26, 2024
- Masters of the Air premiered on Apple TV+.
