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Jude Law and Andrew Garfield to Play Siegfried & Roy in Apple TV’s Wild Things Series
- TalkTeaV
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Between the fame, the tigers, and the tragedy, who were they really? Apple TV's new series pulls back the curtain on the untold story of magicians Siegfried & Roy.
Roy Horn (left) and Siegfried Fischbacher (right) with their white lion (Center): Image Credit: Carol M. Highsmith, courtesy of the Library of Congress. Image digitally archived under ID highsm.12087.
Known for their flashy stage shows and unforgettable white tigers, Siegfried & Roy were a one-of-a-kind magic duo who helped turn Las Vegas into a family destination. Now, their unbelievable rise and the story behind their final performance is being turned into a limited series from Apple Studios.
Titled 'Wild Things,' the eight-part series is set to begin filming in fall 2025. It's written and directed by Emmy nominee John Hoffman (Only Murders in the Building) and features two familiar faces: Jude Law as Siegfried Fischbacher and Andrew Garfield as Roy Horn.
Before becoming household names, the pair met while working on a cruise ship. It wasn't long before they added big cats to their act, building a 40-year career that made them global icons. At the height of their fame, they were among the highest-paid performers in Vegas history.
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(L to R): Jude Law, Siegfried Fischbacher, Andrew Garfield, Roy Horn: Credit (L to R) Gianni Fiorito/HBO, Beth Dubber/IFC, Siegfried and Roy courtesy of Carol M. Highsmith/Library of Congress
The series will follow their journey from the early days to the dramatic final act that left one of them fighting for his life. Matt Shakman (The Fantastic Four: First Steps) will direct the first episode and is also producing the series.
Wild Things is based on the 2022 Apple Original Podcast of the same name, which took listeners behind the scenes of Siegfried & Roy's legacy and the night of the tiger attack that changed everything.
The podcast, narrated by Emmy-winning filmmaker Steven Leckart, is streaming now on Apple Podcasts. Law and Garfield are also helping produce the series alongside Hoffman, Shakman, and Imagine Entertainment.
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