Jeremy Strong Hunts Nazi Clones in Netflix’s ‘The Boys From Brazil’

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Jeremy Strong has agreed to star in Peter Morgan’s upcoming project, a Netflix series based on Ira Levin’s novel “The Boys From Brazil.” So if you’ve been hoping for a chance to see Jeremy Strong take down some Nazis, that moment has arrived!

According to the latest update from Variety, the streamer has officially confirmed Strong’s participation in Morgan’s long-discussed project, a film adaptation of which was first mentioned last June. Not only is Strong part of the cast, but he will be playing the role of Yakov Liebermann, a character who tracks down the notorious and real-life figure Dr. Josef Mengele, believed to be living in Brazil. The story was previously adapted into a 1978 film titled “Mengele: The Fiend of Auschwitz,” directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, with Laurence Olivier portraying Liebermann and Gregory Peck as Mengele.

At present, there’s no information on who could portray the infamous doctor, but it seems likely it will be an actor capable of convincingly embodying the cold, unrelenting wickedness said to reside within Mengele’s character.

There’s Something Unique About ‘The Boys From Brazil’ That Sets It Apart, Though

If you’re worried this might be just another typical World War II story, don’t fret! There’s actually a science fiction twist in the storyline (specific details to follow in the next section), which I’m eager to see how Morgan will approach (or not). Given that The Crown sticks to a more traditional, historical drama style, it wouldn’t be surprising if he decided to bypass that aspect entirely and opt for something more symbolic. However, revealing too much could spoil the storyline.

Curious to know more? Read on, but don’t say we didn’t warn you about the major spoilers, okay!

Indeed, Liebermann is primarily attempting to prevent the proliferation of Mengele’s genetic replicas of Adolf Hitler, which would necessitate the commission of 94 murders as part of a cover-up for their existence.

Indeed, you’re not mistaken in your interpretation: Liebermann’s advice in Levin’s work, mirrored in the movie as well, reveals a chilling revelation – Mengele, hiding under an assumed name in Brazil, is said to have engineered clones of Hitler and implanted them into the wombs of 94 women who bear a striking resemblance to Hitler’s mother. Remarkably, these physical and situational similarities extend beyond mere appearance. Mengele’s audacious experiment didn’t stop there; he arranged for these 94 miniature Hitlers to be born into families that mirrored the dictator’s own circumstances. To add another layer of complexity, Mengele allegedly enlisted a network of covert Nazis worldwide to assassinate the 94 fathers at the same age as Hitler’s father’s demise. Quite a mind-boggling tale, isn’t it?

Indeed, Jeremy Strong faces quite a challenge ahead: ninety-four miniature versions of Hitler and the madman responsible for turning them into monstrous figures, much like the infamous Dr. Josef Mengele. (If you’re not familiar with his dark history, I recommend looking it up to better understand the severity of the character he portrays.)

The movie “Morgan” garnered mixed reviews when it was initially released in cinemas. However, one might wonder if Morgan could create 94 copies of Adolf Hitler, symbolically speaking, rather than literally. Since this film would present an alternative perspective on what drives a tyrant to transform the world into a white supremacist dystopia, it’s intriguing.

Given that the author is also an avid fan of the series “Orphan Black,” we wouldn’t mind watching a thriller about clones as well.

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2025-02-13 04:33