Actor Austin Butler and his co-stars gathered at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan’s Upper East Side for an advance screening and Q&A event to promote the upcoming premiere of ‘Masters of the Air.’ The 32-year-old Oscar nominee, who plays Eighth Air Force Major Gale Cleven in the critically-acclaimed series, was joined by castmates Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, executive producer Gary Goetzman, Anthony Boyle, and Nate Mann.
‘Masters of the Air’ is a $300M-budget limited series based on Donald L. Miller’s 2007 book, executive produced by renowned Hollywood figures Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. The highly anticipated war drama is set to premiere with a two-episode debut on Apple TV+.
The buzz surrounding ‘Masters of the Air’ has been relatively modest compared to its predecessors, ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific.’ However, the series is poised to deliver on high expectations, promising a thrilling portrayal of the American men of the 100th bomb group as they undertake perilous aerial missions during World War II.
Despite the quiet arrival of the series, the star-studded cast and the backing of Hollywood elite have set the stage for ‘Masters of the Air’ to be a truly fantastic television experience. With its impressive lineup of directors, including Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks as executive producers, the nine-episode war epic is expected to captivate audiences with its immersive storytelling and cinematic grandeur.
‘Masters of the Air’ is on track to make a significant impact on the small screen, with its promise of delivering a level of drama and spectacle previously unseen in television. Building on the legacy of its predecessors, the series has the potential to change the landscape of TV once again, solidifying its place as an iconic entry in the pantheon of prestige drama.
