Will Sharpe Set to Captivate Audiences as Mozart in Sky’s Highly Anticipated Amadeus

5 December 2025 Theatre and Performing Arts

Rising Star Takes on Iconic Composer

From gritty comedic turns to an Emmy-nominated role in The White Lotus, Will Sharpe has become one of Britain’s most versatile performers. Now, the actor-writer-director is set to take on one of his most ambitious roles yet: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Sky’s upcoming limited series Amadeus. The five-part series will be released on December 21 by Sky in the U.K. and will stream on NOW, marking a significant moment in Sharpe’s already impressive career.

A Fresh Reimagining of a Classic Story

Based on Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play and boldly adapted by Joe Barton (Black Doves, Giri/Haji, The Lazarus Project), this spectacular five-part reimagination explores the meteoric rise and mythic downfall of one of history’s most iconic composers. The White Lotus and Too Much star will play the musical genius alongside Paul Bettany (WandaVision), as envious court composer Antonio Salieri, and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin) as Constanze Weber, Mozart’s fiercely loyal wife. The series promises to offer audiences a fresh perspective on the legendary rivalry between Mozart and Salieri.

Will Sharpe’s Remarkable Journey

William Tomomori Fukuda Sharpe (born 1986) is an English actor and filmmaker. After writing for comedy shows and appearing in the medical drama Casualty (2009–2010), he made his feature directorial debut with Black Pond (2011), for which he received a BAFTA nomination. His appearance in Giri/Haji (2019) earned him a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor, while he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his appearance in the second season of The White Lotus (2022).

Current Projects and Future Significance

Beyond Amadeus, Sharpe continues to demonstrate his range across multiple projects. He is the male lead in one of the biggest romcoms of the next year, Lena Dunham’s Netflix series Too Much, which has finally landed on the platform. Additionally, he’s also writing and starring in his own Apple TV+ romcom opposite Ayo Edebiri, which is expected next year. His portrayal of Mozart in Amadeus represents not just another role, but a crowning achievement for an actor who has consistently challenged himself across genres. For British audiences and international viewers alike, Will Sharpe’s transformation into one of history’s greatest composers promises to be essential viewing this December.