Netflixis set to debutAlexander: The Making of a God, a brand-new six-part docudrama series that chronicles the remarkable journey of Alexander the Great from a warrior prince to a walking god, at the end of the month. Now, the streamer has teamed up with Collider for an exclusive first look at the trailer. This series delves into his ascent from exile to his relentless pursuit to overthrow the formidable Persian Emperor Darius, culminating in his conquest ofthe known worldin less than six years.
The thrilling historical series will feature a blend of dramatic reenactments, insights from scholars, innovative archaeological findings, and current excavations at Calliope Limneos-Papakosta’s site in Alexandria, Egypt. In the series,Buck Braithwaiteportrays Alexander, oppositeMido Hamadaas King Darius.
Alexander: The Making of a Godis the first Netflix series with Tailfeather Productions and is being made in partnership with Lion TV. It is Executive Produced byLucy van Beekfor Tailfeather Productions, known for her work onChina Megatomb Revealed, Stephen Hawking’s The Search for a New Earth, andBritain from Above, and Nick Catliff (Rebuilding The World Trade Centre, RAF 100 with Ewan McGregor,andAmerica Revealed).The Showrunner is Tony Mitchell (The Bible, AD, Primeval,andSupervolcano.)
Who Was Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia, was one of history’s most successful military commanders.His achievements are numerous and profound, the most significant of which was his conquest of the Persian Empire, which was the largest empire of the time. He defeated Persian King Darius III and seized control of vast territories extending from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan.
Alexander’s conquests resulted in the spread of Greek culture and language across his empire, leading to the Hellenistic Era. This period saw a blend of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian cultures, massively influencing art, architecture, and literature, and he founded over 20 cities, most famously Alexandria in Egypt, which became a major hub for both education and culture in the ancient world.
Alexander died at the young age of 32, leaving behind an empire that stretched over three continents and a legacy that profoundly influenced the course of Western civilization. His life was the subject of a film in 2004 entitledAlexander, directed byOliver Stoneand starringColin Farrellas the titular character alongsideAngelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins,andJared Leto. While the film was both well-received critically and financially in Europe,it never connected with American audiencesand only grossed $167 million worldwide against a budget of $155 million.
Alexander: The Making of a Godwill premiere on January 31. Watch the exclusive trailer below.
