All the Light We Cannot See (miniseries)

All the Light We Cannot See is an upcoming American drama limited series directed by Shawn Levy and developed by Steven Knight for Netflix.[1][2] Based on Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the same name,[3][4] it stars Aria Mia Loberti, Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie.[5][6] The four-part series follows the stories of a blind French girl named Marie-Laure and a German soldier named Werner, whose paths cross in occupied France during World War II.[7][8]

All the Light We Cannot See
GenreDrama
Based onAll the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
Developed bySteven Knight
Written bySteven Knight
Directed byShawn Levy
Starring
ComposerJames Newton Howard
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerMary McLaglen
CinematographyTobias A. Schliessler
Production company21 Laps Entertainment
Release
Original networkNetflix

The limited series is scheduled to be released on November 2, 2023.

Premise

All the Light We Cannot See follows the lives of two teenagers during the height of World War II: Marie-Laure, a blind French girl and Werner Pfennig, a German boy forced to join and fight for the Nazi Regime.[9]

Cast and characters

Main
  • Aria Mia Loberti as Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind French teenage girl and the daughter of Daniel LeBlanc
    • Nell Sutton as young Marie-Laure LeBlanc
  • Louis Hofmann as Werner Pfennig, a young German boy who eventually becomes a soldier specializing in detecting and tracking radio frequencies.
    • Lucas Herzog as young Werner Pfennig
  • Mark Ruffalo as Daniel LeBlanc, father of Marie-Laure and a locksmith at the Museum of Natural History in Paris
  • Hugh Laurie as Etienne LeBlanc, a reclusive World War I veteran suffering from PTSD and the great-uncle of Marie-Laure
  • Lars Eidinger as Reinhold von Rumpel, a sergeant major in the German army who certifies and evaluates art, jewelry.

Recurring

Episodes
No.TitleDirected by [10]Teleplay by [1]Original release date [11]
1TBAShawn LevySteven KnightNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
2TBAShawn LevySteven KnightNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
3TBAShawn LevySteven KnightNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
4TBAShawn LevySteven KnightNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)

Production

In March 2019, Netflix and 21 Laps Entertainment acquired the rights to develop a limited television series adaptation of the novel with Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Josh Barry executive producing.[9][4] In September 2021, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order consisting of four episodes, with Steven Knight writing the series and Levy directing all episodes.[10] In December 2021, it was announced that Aria Mia Loberti would play as Marie-Laure.[12]

In January 2022, it was announced that both Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie joined the cast, set as leads opposite Loberti. Ruffalo is set to portray Daniel LeBlanc, while Laurie will portray Etienne LeBlanc.[13]

In February 2022, it was announced that Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger and Nell Sutton joined the cast.[14]

Composer James Newton Howard will write the musical score for the series.[15]

Filming took place between March and July 2022 in Budapest, Saint-Malo and Villefranche-de-Rouergue (Aveyron department, south of France), with the main scenes (street, bombings, Saint-Malo liberation) being filmed in the latter. This town was chosen for its ancient central square similar to Saint-Malo's before the World War II destruction, and for its familiar 1940s style streets. The shooting in Villefranche-de-Rouergue took place from July 5 to 20, 2022. A large part of the town was adapted for the production needs.[16]

Release

On April 18, 2023, first look photos and the first teaser trailer for the series were released. It was also announced that the series is scheduled to be released on November 2, 2023.[17]

References
  1. "All the Light We Cannot See". Writers Guild of America West. September 9, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  2. "Watch All the Light We Cannot See". Netflix. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  3. "Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie Join Netflix Adaptation of 'All the Light We Cannot See'". Collider. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  4. Hibberd, James (April 18, 2023). "Netflix's 'All The Light We Cannot See' Trailer: WWII Epic From 'Stranger Things' Director". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  5. Petski, Denise (January 10, 2022). "Mark Ruffalo & Hugh Laurie Join 'All The Light We Cannot See' Netflix Limited Series Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  6. Zhan, Jennifer (January 10, 2022). "Mark Ruffalo to Play a Locksmith Dad in Netflix's All the Light We Cannot See". Vulture. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  7. Porter, Rick (January 10, 2022). "Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie Board 'All the Light We Cannot See' at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  8. Maas, Jennifer (January 10, 2022). "Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie Join Netflix's 'All the Light We Cannot See' Limited Series". Variety. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  9. Petski, Denise (March 12, 2019). "Netflix & Shawn Levy's 21 Laps Developing 'All The Light We Cannot See' Novel As Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  10. White, Peter (September 22, 2021). "Shawn Levy & Steven Knight's Limited Series Adaptation Of WWII Story 'All The Light We Cannot See' Gets Series Order At Netflix, Opens Casting Call". Deadline Hollywood.
  11. "Shows A-Z – All the Light We Cannot See on Netflix". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  12. Petski, Denise (December 9, 2021). "'All The Light We Cannot See': Newcomer Aria-Mia Loberti, Who Is Blind, Cast As Female Lead In Netflix Limited Series Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  13. Petski, Denise (January 10, 2022). "Mark Ruffalo & Hugh Laurie Join 'All The Light We Cannot See' Netflix Limited Series Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood.
  14. Petski, Denise (February 3, 2022). "'All The Light We Cannot See': Louis Hofmann To Star, Two More Cast In Netflix Series Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood.
  15. "James Newton Howard To Score Netflix's 'All The Light We Cannot See'". Film Music Reporter. March 8, 2022.
  16. "All The Light We Cannot See : les coulisses du tournage à Villefranche-de-Rouergue". Villefranche-de-Rouergue officiel (in French). Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  17. Cordero, Rosy (April 18, 2023). "'All The Light We Cannot See': Netflix Reveals Premiere Date & Teaser Trailer For Shawn Levy Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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