Netflix dropped the trailer Tuesday for its adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “All the Light We Cannot See.”
Anthony Doerr’s “All the Light We Cannot See” tells two stories set across Europe at the outbreak of World War II. It follows two young characters through their lives and experiences on either side of the Nazis’ attempt to destroy civilization, and how the war impacted those raised throughout its terror.
The trailer, set to “Clair de Lune” by Claude Debussy, will evoke a deep emotional response for anyone who has read the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Actually, it’s hard to dive into the inner-workings of the story without giving away spoilers to those who haven’t read it. And I highly recommend you grab a copy today if you haven’t. It is truly one of the greatest works of fiction ever created.
The limited series sees Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie taking on the roles of Daniel LeBlanc and Etienne LeBlanc, respectively — arguably supporting roles in the novel. The lead roles went to Aria Mia Loberti as Marie-Laure, a blind French girl who flees Paris with her father (Ruffalo) to live in St. Malo with a reclusive uncle (Laurie) and his clandestine radio resistance broadcasts, according to Deadline.
Loberti is joined by Louis Hofmann, who will portray lead male character Werner Pfennig. As a child, Pfennig is taken from his sister at their orphanage and pushed through the Nazis’ training camp. It turns out he’s a savant when it comes to detecting radio frequencies … but that’s the last spoiler I’ll be sharing! (RELATED: Archeologists Call Fun Police On Netflix Doc In Hilariously Hypocritical Letter)
The show premieres Nov. 2, 2023, which feels way too far away. In the meantime, you can watch the trailer here: