It has been more than two decades since viewers experienced World War II through the eyes of Easy Company, but 22 years later, a sequel to “Band of Brothers ” will soon air.
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A teaser trailer for “Masters of the Air” was released Thursday focusing on the U.S. Air Force’s 100th Bombardment Group, known as the Bloody Hundreth, UPI reported.
The series, which will be streamed on Apple TV+, is based on the book written by Donald Miller and stars Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, Rafferty Law, Josiah Cross, Branden Cook and Ncuti Gatwa.
Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman teamed up once again as executive producers after previously working together on “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific.”
The screenplay was penned by John Orloff, according to Deadline . The first three episodes were directed by Cary Fukunaga, who also did “No Time to Die,” according to GQ .
“Masters of the Air” will premiere on Jan. 26 with two episodes, and then one will be released every Friday through March 15.
Through the years PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 13: Actor Austin Butler of the television show "The Carrie Diaries" speaks during the CW Network portion of the 2013 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa on January 13, 2013 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Through the years NEW YORK, NY - MAY 16: Actor Austin Butler attends The CW Network's New York 2013 Upfront Presentation at The London Hotel on May 16, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images) (Ben Gabbe/Getty Images) Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 12: Vanessa Hudgens (L) and Austin Butler attend the Weinstein Company's 2014 Golden Globe Awards after party on January 12, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images) (Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images) Through the years SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 09: Actor Austin Butler presents an award onstage during the MTV Fandom Fest San Diego Comic-Con at PETCO Park on July 9, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Through the years SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 10: Actor Austin Butler attends the "The Shannara Chronicles" press room during Comic-Con International 2015 at the Hilton Bayfront on July 10, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Actor Austin Butler attends the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 28, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) Through the years SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Actor Austin Butler speaks onstage at the MTV Fandom Awards San Diego at PETCO Park on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Austin Butler attends Volkswagen's annual Holiday Drive-In at Goya Studios on November 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images) (Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images) Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Vanessa Hudgens (L) and Austin Butler attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: Austin Butler attends Sony Pictures' "Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood" Los Angeles Premiere on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Through the years LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 26: Austin Butler speaks onstage during CinemaCon 2022 - Warner Bros. Pictures “The Big Picture” Presentation at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 26, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for for CinemaCon) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for for CinemaCon) Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Austin Butler and Priscilla Presley attend The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)Priscilla Presley (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/) Through the years CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Austin Butler attends the screening of "Elvis" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) Through the years CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 26: Austin Butler attends the press conference for "Elvis" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images) Through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Austin Butler attends the "Elvis" UK special screening at BFI Southbank on May 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros.) (Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for War) Through the years GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Austin Butler attends the Australian premiere of ELVIS at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair on June 04, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) (Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 10: Austin Butler attends the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 10, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Austin Butler attends the 95th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on February 13, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images) (JC Olivera/Getty Images) Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: (L-R) Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend W Magazine's Annual Best Performances Party at Chateau Marmont on February 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for W Magazine) (Presley Ann/Getty Images for W Magazine) Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: (L-R) Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Through the years 1980 (L-R) Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari appearing in the ABC tv series 'Bosom Buddies'. (Photo by American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images) (Walt Disney Television Photo Archives/ABC) Through the years Los Angeles, CA - 1980: (L-R) Donna Dixon, Tom Hanks appearing in the ABC tv series 'Bosom Buddies'. (Photo by American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images) (Walt Disney Television Photo Archives/ABC) Through the years FAMILY TIES -- "The Fugitive: Part 2" Episode 15 -- Pictured: (l-r) Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton, Tom Hanks as Ned Donnelly -- Photo by: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank (NBC/NBCUniversal via Getty Images) Through the years Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in a scene from "You''ve Got Mail." (Getty Images/Getty Images) Through the years 1996 (l to r) Tom Hanks, Johnathon Schaech, Liv Tyler, Ethan Embry, Tom Everett Scott and Steve Zahn star in the new movie written and directed by Tom Hanks.That thing you do (Getty Images/Getty Images) Through the years Tom Hanks and Buzz Aldrin at "One Giant Leap" premiere in Santa Monica, CA, September 20, 1996. (Photo by (Albert Ortega/Getty Images) Through the years 6/5/97 Santa Monica, Ca Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the APLA benefit Gala. The gala took place in a private airplane hanger at the Santa Monica Airport. (Stewart Cook/Getty Images) Through the years 7/23/98 Hollywoof, CA. Tom Hanks places his hands and feet in cement at the traditional Hand & Footprint Ceremony at Mann's Chinese Theater. (Brenda Chase/Getty Images) Through the years 11Nov99 Aboard USS Normandy Producer/Director Steven Spielberg And Actor Tom Hanks Comment On Receiving The Distinguished Public Service Award. The Award Is The Highest Award A Civilian Can Receive From The U.S. Navy. Hanks And Spielberg Were Aboard The Guided Missile Cruiser USS Normandy (Cg 60) To Receive The Distinguished Public Service Award From The U.S. Navy During A Veteran's Day Celebration. U.S. Navy. (Photo By U.S. Navy/Getty Images) (U.S. Navy/Getty Images) Through the years Tim Allen and Tom Hanks attend the LA premiere showing of "Toy Story 2" at the El Capitan Theater, November 13, 1999. (Picture by DAN CALLISTER Online USA inc) (Dan Callister/Getty Images) Through the years President Bill Clinton, left, participates in the World War II Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony with Winifred Lancy, middle, 101, a Gold Star Mother, and actor Tom Hanks, right, on the National Mall November 11, 2000, in Washington. (Photo by Alex Wong/Newsmakers) (Alex Wong/Getty Images) Through the years Cast member Tom Hanks arrives with wife, actress Rita Wilson, for the premiere of his film "Cast Away" December 7, 2000 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Newsmakers) (Getty Images/Getty Images) Through the years Actor Tom Hanks speaks in front of the Veterans of East Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, US Army June 6, 2001 at a Memorial Ceremony to mark the 57th Anniversary of the D-Day landings at the Utah Beach Memorial in Normandy, France. The event coincides with the World premiere of HBO''s "Band of Brothers", a 10 part mini series based on the nonfiction best seller about East company during World War 2. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) Through the years Band Of Brothers executive producers Steven Spielberg (left) and Tom Hanks pose in the press room after their Emmy win for Outstanding Miniseries at the 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, September 22, 2002. Photo credit: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Through the years Actor Tom Hanks (R) and actress Rita Wilson (L) arrive for the world premiere of the movie 'Ladykillers' at the El Capitan Theatre March 12, 2004 in Hollywood, CA. The movie goes into wide release on March 26th, 2004. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images) (Carlo Allegri/Getty Images) Through the years Actor Tom Hanks attends the Japanese premiere of "The Polar Express" on November 12, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on November 27 in Japan. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images) (Junko Kimura/Getty Images) Through the years Actor Tom Hanks arrives at Universal Home Studio's 35 Anniversary salute and DVD release of "Apollo 13" at the California Science Center's IMAX Theater on March 22, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Through the years Actor Tom Hanks and his co-star Audrey Tautou film scenes from his new movie "The Da Vinci Code" in Fleet Street on September 18, 2005 in London, England. (Photo by Jonathan Harbourne/Getty Images) (Getty Images/Getty Images) Through the years Actor Tom Hanks arrives at EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund honoring Melissa Etheridge at Saks Fifth Avenue's Unforgettable Evening on March 1, 2006 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Through the years (L-R) Actress Emma Thompson, actor Tom Hanks and producer Rita Wilson attend the Premiere of Disney's "Saving Mr. Banks" at Walt Disney Studios on December 9, 2013 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Through the years Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson walk the red carpet during the 27th Annual Kennedy Center Honors at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 7, 2014 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images) (Kris Connor/Getty Images) Through the years Actor Tom Hanks attends the People's Choice Awards 2017 at Microsoft Theater on January 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for People's Choice Awards) (Christopher Polk) Through the years (L-R) Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks attend "Pentagon Papers" (The Post) Premiere at Cinema UGC Normandie on January 13, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) Through the years Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson attend the UK Premiere of "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" at Eventim Apollo on July 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images) (John Phillips/Getty Images) Through the years Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks embrace as Wilson is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 29, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Through the years In this Handout provided by Disney Resorts, Stars from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 4 Woody (in costume), Tom Hanks (2nd-L), Tim Allen (2nd-R) and Buzz Lightyear (in costume) appear with characters from the film inside Toy Story Land at Disneys Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort on June 8, 2019 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Disney Resorts via Getty Images) (Handout/Disney Resorts via Getty Images) Through the years Tom Hanks attends the European premiere of Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 4" at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on June 16, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney and Pixar) (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney and Pixa) Through the years In this screengrab Tom Hanks appears during the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball benefiting the Children’s Diabetes Foundation on October 10, 2020 in UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED - Region AMER. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for Children's Diabetes Foundation ) (Getty Images/["Getty Images for Children's Di) Through the years In this screengrab, Tom Hanks speaks during the Celebrating America Primetime Special on January 20, 2021. The livestream event hosted by Tom Hanks features remarks by president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and performances representing diverse American talent. (Photo by Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images ) (Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Ge)
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