'Alexander: The Making of a God' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and is Netflix's docuseries worth watching

Everything you need to know about Netflix's latest docu-drama series 'Alexander: The Making of a God'
UPDATED JAN 29, 2024
A still from 'Alexander: The Making of a God' featuring Buck Braithwaite (YouTube/Netflix)
A still from 'Alexander: The Making of a God' featuring Buck Braithwaite (YouTube/Netflix)

Series name: Alexander: The Making of a God

Release Date: 31 January, 2024

Platform: Netflix

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Genre: Documentary/Drama

Director: Hugh Ballantyne

Number of Episodes: 6

Netflix is all set to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his transformation from warrior prince to conquering king. 

This will be a documentary-drama series, which will include historical reenactments and insight from scholars who will let the viewers in on more intricate details about Alexander the Great's journey in 'Alexander: The Making of a God.'

What is the plot of 'Alexander: The Making of a God'?

The streaming platform has revealed that 'Alexander: The Making of a God' will be a 6-part docudrama series that will take the viewers on a journey that reveals the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great through his radical transformation from warrior prince to living god. 

The focus will remain on Alexander the Great and his will to defeat the mighty Persian Emperor Darius, which eventually led him to conquer the world. 

In 'Alexander: The Making of a God,' there will be historical reenactments, academic insight, and also a look into the archeology and ongoing excavations at the archaeological site in Alexandria. 

The cast of 'Alexander: The Making of a God'

Buck Braithwaite 


 
 
 
 
 
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Actor Buck Braithwaite will be at the center of Netflix's 'Alexander: The Making of a God' as he will play the role of Alexander the Great.

Braithwaite is best known for his work in projects like 'Flowers in the Attic: The Origin,' 'Nefarious,' and 'Fair Play.'

Mido Hamada as King Darius


 
 
 
 
 
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Alexander the Great's story would be incomplete without the inclusion of the Persian Emperor Darius. This role will be played by Mido Hamda in 'Alexander: The Making of a God.'

Hamada is best known for his work in movies like 'The Forbidden Woman' and 'Die Wustenarztin.'

Dino Kelly as Ptolemy


 
 
 
 
 
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Joining Buck Braithwaite and Mido Hamda in 'Alexander: The Making of a God' is actor Dino Kelly as Ptolemy. Kelly is best known for his work on projects like 'Don't Forget the Driver,' 'One Shot,' and 'Hilda and the Mountain King' amongst others. 

Agni Scott as Stateira


 
 
 
 
 
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While the focus of Netflix's 'Alexander: The Making of a God' will remain primarily on Alexander the Great, the secondary focus will be Emperous Darius, there are still several spots left that play an important role, including Statiera, played by Agni Scott, who you might recognize from 'The Hamburg Cell' or 'House of Saddam.'

Who is the director of 'Alexander: The Making of a God'?

The directorial duties of 'Alexander: The Making of a God' have been handed over to Hugh Ballantyne.

Emmy-nominated and internationally award-winning TV producer and director, Ballantyne, has been involved in some big projects including 'The Investigator,' 'Finding Jesus,' and 'Lost Tapes,' amongst several others.

Is 'Alexander: The Making of a God' worth watching?

Netflix's upcoming docudrama series 'Alexander: The Making of a God' is definitely worth a watch, considering it will not only be a great history lesson but the visuals and acting are also beyond stunning. 

Trailer of 'Alexander: The Making of a God'



 

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