Paul Bettany Breaks Down Salieri’s Genius, Jealousy & Humanity at the Amadeus Red Carpet

On the Amadues red carpet Paul Bettany speaks about stepping into the role of Salieri, reflecting on the character’s relatability, vulnerability, and timeless struggle between talent and genius. In this interview, he shares why he “loved playing Salieri” and why the character resonates so deeply with audiences today. A sharp, thoughtful conversation that highlights Bettany’s insight into one of classical music’s most fascinating rivalries.

Interviews for the Sky Original Series Amadeus at the UK Premiere. Starring Will Sharpe, Paul Bettany, Gabrielle Creevy, Rory Kinnear, Lucy Cohu, Jonathan Aris, Ényì Okoronkwo, Jessica Alexander, Hugh Sachs, Paul Bazely, Rupert Vansittart, Anastasia Martin, Nancy Farino, Olivia-Mai Barrett, Viola Prettejohn, Jyuddah Jaymes, the series was written and created by Joe Barton.
Colin Hart and Abigail Shii ask the questions.

PLOT:

Set in bustling 18th-century Vienna, the story follows 25-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — no longer a prodigy, but a brilliant, chaotic, self-destructive genius desperate to cement his legacy. His arrival pulls him into orbit with two forces who define his fate: Constanze Weber, his devoted future wife, and Antonio Salieri, the devout court composer whose admiration for Mozart curdles into obsession. As Mozart’s fame grows through scandal, brilliance, and inner demons, Salieri transforms from rival to would-be destroyer, culminating in a decades-long psychological battle over genius, jealousy, and immortality.

UK RELEASE DATE: The 21st of December on Sky and NOW.
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