Created by Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar, 1899 is an upcoming German epic period mystery-horror streaming television series. Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar has also served as the show’s executive producer.
On November 13, 2018, it was announced that Dark creators Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar were developing the project for Netflix. The show is set to premiere on Netflix in late 2022.
So, when the upcoming show is releasing? What is the plot? Who would be cast in the lead roles? Keep reading to know further details.
1899 Plot and Cast
The plot follows the voyage of a collection of immigrants traveling to New York from Europe. The passengers consist of various European nationalities, united by their hopes of a better life in a new continent. They are optimistic about the dawn of a new century and look forward to a hitch-free trip until they stumble upon another migrant ship adrift on the open sea that had gone missing for months. This encounter uncovers an intriguing web of secrets, some of which are personal to the travelers. Indeed it seems they are all running from something.
At the center, is a mysterious passenger Maura Franklin (Emily Beecham). The chaos is complicated by the fact that these passengers come from all parts of Europe, Poland, France, Germany, Spain, and England. It’s a clash of cultures and some people have a hard time communicating effectively.
Coming to the cast, it includes Emily Beecham as Maura Franklin, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann, Miguel Bernardeau, Maciej Musiał, Anton Lesser, Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Rosalie Craig, Clara Rosager, and many more.
1899 Release Date
Though 1899 has been in the works since 2018, filming officially commenced on the 3rd of May 2021 after it was pushed back for 3 months. Filming for the series wrapped in November 2021.
Netflix is yet to announce the exact date for the release of 1899. The closest to a specific date is that the series will drop in the Autumn/Winter of 2022. The pilot episode is titled The Ship and the series comprises eight episodes, with each running for 60 minutes.
1899 Trailer
While the full trailer is yet to be released by Netflix, a minute-long teaser dropped on June 6, 2022, giving fans a little idea of what to expect. Watch it below: