Netflix: Shawn Levy Switches Gears With A Somber WWII Drama With Mark Ruffalo in ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Trailer
Netflix has dropped a surprise teaser trailer for “All the Light We Cannot See,” an epic event series directed by Shawn Levy and starring Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie. The series is set during World War II and follows the story of a blind French girl and her father as they flee Nazi-occupied Paris. The teaser reveals that the series will not only focus on their story but also on the other side of the war as a young man is enlisted in the Nazi regime to act as a spy.
Netflix rarely promotes a show so far in advance, but this one is worth the hype. The teaser is impressive and promises a groundbreaking limited series that interweaves the lives of the characters over the course of a decade. The show is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and promises to be one of the more expensive series on Netflix’s 2023 calendar.
The series is set to debut on November 2, so we don’t have to wait long to see what Shawn Levy has in store for us. Levy is known for his blockbuster films like “Free Guy” and the forthcoming “Deadpool 3,” so it’s exciting to see him directing a series for Netflix. The cast is also impressive, with Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie leading the charge.
The synopsis reveals that the story revolves around a legendary diamond that Marie-Laure and her father flee with to keep it from the Nazis. They are relentlessly pursued by a cruel Gestapo officer who seeks to possess the stone for his own selfish means. The duo finds refuge in St. Malo, where they take up residence with a reclusive uncle who transmits clandestine radio broadcasts as part of the resistance. Marie-Laure’s path collides with Werner, a brilliant teenager enlisted by Hitler’s regime to track down illegal broadcasts, who shares a secret connection to her and her faith in humanity.
“All the Light We Cannot See” promises to be a compelling story of the extraordinary power of human connection, a beacon of light that can lead us through even the darkest of times. The teaser is just a taste of what’s to come, and it’s clear that this is one series that will not disappoint.
Here’s the synopsis: Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All The Light We Cannot See is a groundbreaking limited series that follows the story of Marie-Laure, a blind French girl and her father, Daniel LeBlanc, who flee German-occupied Paris with a legendary diamond to keep it from falling into the hands of the Nazis. Relentlessly pursued by a cruel Gestapo officer who seeks to possess the stone for his own selfish means, Marie-Laure and Daniel soon find refuge in St. Malo, where they take up residence with a reclusive uncle who transmits clandestine radio broadcasts as part of the resistance. Yet here in this once-idyllic seaside city, Marie-Laure’s path also collides inexorably with the unlikeliest of kindred spirits: Werner, a brilliant teenager enlisted by Hitler’s regime to track down illegal broadcasts, who instead shares a secret connection to Marie-Laure as well as her faith in humanity and the possibility of hope.
It’s no surprise that Netflix is incredibly excited about “All the Light We Cannot See” and is promoting it so early. The teaser promises a visually stunning and emotionally resonant series that will captivate audiences. This is definitely one to add to your watchlist, and we can’t wait to see what Shawn Levy and his talented cast have in store for us. With a November release date, we don’t have to wait too long to find out.
