The Boys from Brazil is an upcoming television miniseries created by Peter Morgan, based on the 1976 novel of the same name by Ira Levin.
Cast
- Jeremy Strong as Yakov Liebermann
- Gillian Anderson as Frieda Steiner
- Daniel Brühl as Von Harteneck
- August Diehl as Doctor Johann-Friedrich Meinhardt
- Lizzy Caplan as Hannah Liebermann
- Shira Haas as Anna Koehler
- Paul Ben-Victor as Sidney Beynon
Production
Development
In June 2024, Peter Morgan announced that his next project would be an adaptation of Ira Levin's 1976 novel, The Boys from Brazil.[1] The five-part limited series was greenlit by Netflix in November 2025.[2][3][4]
Casting
On 12 February 2025, it was announced that Jeremy Strong would star as Yakov Liebermann in the series.[5][6] Regarding the project, which marks Strong's return to television after Succession (2018–2023), he stated, "It's about the state of the world, which is ripe for a revival and a resurgence of fascism. It seems clear to me that we're in that moment in history again, and that we've forgotten the lessons of the past, which we're doomed to repeat if we don't wake up."[7]
Gillian Anderson, Daniel Brühl, August Diehl, Lizzy Caplan, and Shira Haas were announced as cast members in November 2025.[2][3][4] Paul Ben-Victor was announced as a cast member the following month.[8]
Filming
In December 2025, filming took place at the Zerkall Paper Mill in Hürtgenwald.[9] In January 2026, filming took place at Babelsberg Studio in Potsdam.[10][11] The following month, filming took place at Schloss Waldenburg in Hohenlohe.[12][13][14] Later, filming took place in Waldenburg and Potsdam, the latter of which served as a stand-in for Buenos Aires.[15][16]
References
- ↑ Aurthur, Kate (11 June 2024). "Variety's Showrunners Sitdown: 'The Crown' Creator Peter Morgan on Almost Cutting Out Diana, Queen Elizabeth's Death and Why His Next Project Will Have Guns". Variety. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- 1 2 Cordero, Rosy (18 November 2025). "Peter Morgan's 'The Boys From Brazil' TV Reimagination Officially A Go At Netflix With Jeremy Strong & Gillian Anderson Among Leads". Deadline. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- 1 2 Otterson, Joe (18 November 2025). "'Boys From Brazil' Series Ordered at Netflix With Jeremy Strong, Gillian Anderson, Daniel Brühl, August Diehl Starring". Variety. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- 1 2 Porter, Rick (18 November 2025). "Netflix Orders 'Boys From Brazil' Limited Series Starring Jeremy Strong, Gillian Anderson". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr (12 February 2025). "Jeremy Strong To Star In Peter Morgan Series Revamp Of 1978 Nazi Conspiracy Thriller 'The Boys From Brazil'". Deadline. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ↑ Otterson, Joe (12 February 2025). "Jeremy Strong to Star in 'Boys From Brazil' Netflix Series From 'The Crown's' Peter Morgan". Variety. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ↑ Viapiana, Alessandro (14 October 2025). "Jeremy Strong, from "Succession" to "Springsteen": "I'm not afraid to go beyond my limits"". L'Officiel UK. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ Otterson, Joe (9 December 2025). "'Boys From Brazil' Netflix Series Casts Paul Ben-Victor (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ↑ Berners, Sarah Maria (19 December 2025). "Dreharbeiten in der Eifel: Netflix-Serie über Nazi-Jäger mit Daniel Brühl". Aachener Zeitung. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ↑ Haase, Jana (24 January 2026). "Seriendreh für Netflix in Babelsberg: Nazijagd bis nach Brasilien". Der Tagesspiegel (in German). Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ↑ Meza, Ed (12 February 2026). "German Industry Welcomes Film Funding Boost, Investment Commitment For Streamers, Broadcasters". Variety. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ↑ Stolp, Stefan (18 February 2026). "Netflix dreht im Schloss Waldenburg: Darum geht es in der Serie". Freie Presse (in German). Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ↑ Berndt, Yesmina-Giselle (19 February 2026). "Netflix dreht neue Serie auf diesem Schloss in Sachsen". Tag24 (in German). Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ↑ Richard, Jackie (22 February 2026). "Netflix dreht Serie über Nazi-Jäger in deutschem Schloss". Bild (in German). Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ Frenzel, Holger (12 March 2026). "Geld von Filmfirma fließt in Mittelstadt-Parkplatz: Verlangt Waldenburg hier bald Parkgebühren?". Freie Presse (in German). Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ Grote, Klaus D. (26 March 2026). "Dreharbeiten für Netflix-Serie "Boys from Brazil": Potsdam wird für kurze Zeit zu Buenos Aires im Jahr 1962". Der Tagesspiegel (in German). Retrieved 29 June 2026.
