Heweliusz

Heweliusz
GenreDrama
Written byKasper Bajon
Directed byJan Holoubek
Starring
ComposerJan Komar
Country of originPoland
Production
Executive producerAnna Kępińska
ProducerAnna Kępińska
CinematographyBartłomiej Kaczmarek
EditorRafał Listopad
Production companyTelemark
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Heweliusz is an upcoming Polish drama television miniseries directed by Jan Holoubek, about the 1993 sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz. Featuring an ensemble cast, it will be released on Netflix in 2025.

Premise

In 1993, the Polish ferry MS Jan Heweliusz capsizes off the coast of Rügen in the Baltic Sea.[1]

Cast

Episodes

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Production

MS Jan Śniadecki, which replaced MS Jan Heweliusz after its sinking, was used in the production of the series.

The series was announced as "the largest and most complex Polish television series production in recent years," featuring over 120 named characters and 3,000 extras, and requiring a crew of over 140 members.[2] It was shot in Świnoujście, Szczecin, Zgorzelec, Gdynia, Sopot, Nowy Port, Wrocław, Warsaw, Chałupki, and Stargard. Additionally, water stunt scenes were filmed in a studio in Brussels.[3][4][5][6] Filming began in January 2024.[7]

Release

In March 2024, Netflix presented clips from the series at the Series Mania festival.[8][9] The series will be released on Netflix in 2025.[10]

References

  1. ^ Nagler, Anna; Kłuskiewicz, Łukasz (6 December 2022). "Celebrating a Momentous Year in Poland". About Netflix. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  2. ^ Leszczyńska, Ewelina (12 January 2024). "Gwiazdorska obsada "Heweliusza". Kto zagra w serialowej superprodukcji Netfliksa?". Filmweb (in Polish). Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  3. ^ Bortniak, Anna (15 February 2024). "Znamy gwiazdorską obsadę serialu Netfliksa Heweliusz. Pracują nad nim twórcy Wielkiej wody". Rozrywka Spider's Web (in Polish). Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  4. ^ Olkowska, Alicja (16 February 2024). "Gwiazdorska obsada "Heweliusza". Serial kręcono w Trójmieście". Trojmiasto.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  5. ^ Świetlik, Iwona (6 March 2024). "Jan Holoubek kręci w Chałupkach serial "Heweliusz". Będzie dostępny na platformie Netflix". Radio ESKA (in Polish). Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  6. ^ Otfinowska, Patrycja (23 January 2024). "Powstanie serial o katastrofie promu "Jan Heweliusz". Plan zdjęciowy w Szczecinie!". Świat Seriali (in Polish). Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  7. ^ Kozielski, Maciej (20 January 2024). "Ruszyły zdjęcia do serialu "Heweliusz" o katastrofie promu. Już w 2025 roku w Netflixie". Press.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  8. ^ Dams, Tim (19 March 2024). "Netflix EMEA head talks European investment, "restrictive" local quotas". Screen Daily. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  9. ^ Goldbart, Max (19 March 2024). "Isabelle Adjani & Famke Janssen Thrillers Lead Latest Netflix TV Slate – Series Mania". Deadline. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (19 November 2024). "Netflix Shows Off New & Returning International Series For 2025 With 'The Leopard', 'Celda 211', 'Atrapados' & More". Deadline. Retrieved 16 December 2024.