Sky : Dive dive dive! Sky brings Das Boot sequel series to UK shores in autumn 2018

The eight-episode sequel to the epic 1981 movie, based on the bestselling novel by Lothar-Günther Buchheim, is a Sky Original Production and co-produced by Bavaria Fernsehproduktion, Sky Deutschland and Sonar Entertainment, and will air across all five of Sky's European territories; the UK, ROI, Germany, Austria and Italy. It will feature a renowned international cast including; Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex), August Wittgenstein (The Crown), Vicky Krieps (Colonia Dignidad), Jonathan Zaccai (Robin Hood), Leonard Scheicher (Finsterworld), Robert Stadlober (Summer Storm), Franz Dinda (The Cloud) and Stefan Konarske (The Young Karl Marx).

The series will be directed by eminent filmmaker Andreas Prochaska, whose credits include Das finstere Tal (The Dark Valley) and Das Wunder von Kärnten (A Day for a Miracle), which was awarded the International Emmy. Prochaska's further accolades include the Deutsche Filmpreis (German Film Award), the Romy, and the Bayerische Fernsehpreis (Bavarian Television Award). Tony Saint (Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley, The Interceptor) and Johannes W. Betz (Der Tunnel, Die Spiegel-Affäre) are the head writers. Executive Producers are Moritz Polter (Spotless, Crossing Lines) and Oliver Vogel (Dengler, SOKO Stuttgart) for Bavaria Fernsehproduktion; Marcus Ammon and Frank Jastfelder for Sky; and Jenna Santoianni (Taboo, The Shannara Chronicles) for Sonar Entertainment.

Filming for the pan-European production starts in August 2017 in La Rochelle (France), Prague, Malta and Munich.

Moritz Polter and Oliver Vogel, Executive Producers for Bavaria Fernsehproduktion, commented:'Few TV projects are as hotly anticipated as the sequel to Das Boot. We're excited to open the next chapter on board U-612 , with a cast of internationally renowned actors, a high calibre junior cast and acclaimed director Andreas Prochaska.'

Jenna Santoianni, EVP, Television Series, Sonar Entertainment, commented: 'In a time when the word 'classic' has become over-used and trivialized, Das Boot is one of those rare, true originals that without question fits the description. The film - and the book it is based on - have both earned enormous acclaim. This new production - supported by tremendous writing, an acclaimed international cast and crew, and stunning locations - will be a fitting sequel to the iconic work that it follows.'

Carsten Schmidt, CEO of Sky Deutschland, commented:'The story of Das Boot is a unique and epic tale that sits perfectly with our range of top class Sky Original Productions. It joins an exciting slate of pan-European productions coming out of Sky that includes Babylon Berlin, The New Pope and Riviera'.

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Sophie Jones

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Notes to Editors

About Sky

Sky is Europe's leading entertainment company, serving 22 million customers across five countries - UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy. The company has annual revenues of £12 billion and is Europe's leading investor in television content with annual programming spend of over £5 billion.

From exclusive partnerships with HBO and Showtime, to Sky's own original programming, Sky offers the best and broadest range of content along with the best viewing experience to suit each and every customer. Whether that's through the multi-award winning next generation box, Sky Q, or Sky's contract-free online streaming service, NOW TV, customers have access to the latest movies, drama, sports and kids entertainment wherever and whenever they like. This is all supported by Sky's best in class customer service.

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Sky has over 30,000 employees and is listed as one of The Times Top 50 employers for women. Sky is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SKY).

About Bavaria Fernsehproduktion

Bavaria Fernsehproduktion is one of the largest and most successful German production companies, with a vast portfolio of popular fictional productions. One example is 'Sturm der Liebe' ('Storm of love'), which is well known as being one of the most successful European series. Sold to over 20 European countries, it was the only non-English speaking production to be listed in the top 10 of the most successful worldwide serial formats in 2012.

Bavaria Fernsehproduktion is based in Munich and has subsidiaries in Cologne, Berlin and Stuttgart. The company is an affiliate of Bavaria Film and ZDF Enterprises. The studio has garnered numerous awards, including two International Emmy® Awards for 'Die Manns - Ein Jahrhundertroman' ('The Manns - Novel of a century') and 'Mein Vater' ('My father'), and has received Emmy® nominations for the sitcom 'Alle lieben Jimmy' ('Everybody loves Jimmy') and for the series 'Allein gegen die Zeit' ('Alone against the clock'). The feature film 'Das Boot' ('The Boat'), directed by Wolfgang Petersen, and achieved six Oscar and one Golden Globe nomination.

About Sonar Entertainment

Sonar Entertainment is a leading independent entertainment studio that develops, produces, finances and distributes premium content for global audiences. We offer a unique platform for creative talent with the support of a full-service studio and global distribution company. Our financial strength and independence provides us with the freedom to fund development and expansive productions on a global scale and partner with the most innovative storytellers in the industry.

Current Sonar series on-air, in production or slated to commence production include Seasons One and Two of internationally successful The Shannara Chronicles, for MTV; The Son, starring Pierce Brosnan for AMC; Mr. Mercedes, written by David E. Kelley, based on the novel by Stephen King, with the AT&T AUDIENCE Network for DIRECTV and AT&T U-verse; and Das Boot, an eight-part series based on the acclaimed movie, for Sky. Sonar also distributes internationally, outside the UK, Taboo, for FX and BBC One, starring Tom Hardy and executive produced by Ridley Scott, recently renewed for a second season. In addition, Sonar has exclusive first look deals with George Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures, Robert and Susan Downey's Team Downey and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions. Sonar Entertainment also distributes over 1,000 titles comprised of award-winning programs from RHI Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment and Hal Roach Studios.