The series stars Harvey Keitel as the older Lale Sokolov, Jonah Hauer‑King as young Lale, and Anna Próchniak as Gita Fürstber‑Finkelsteinová; it adapts Heather Morris’s novel *The Tattooist of Auschwitz*.
Main cast
- Older Lale SokolovHarvey Keitel1Main
- Young Lale SokolovJonah Hauer‑King1Main
- Gita Fürstber‑FinkelsteinováAnna Próchniak1Main
Supporting cast
- BaretskiJonas Nay1Supp
- LeonMarcin Dorociński1Supp
- HertaMaja Wolska1Supp
- Prisoner 1 / Block elderJacek Beler1Supp
Guest & voice
- Heather Morris (author cameo)Heather Morris1Guest
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About this cast
Based on the novel by Heather Morris and real events, ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ follows Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner forced to tattoo identification numbers on fellow inmates at Auschwitz‑Birkenau. The six‑part series, broadcast in 2024 on Sky in the UK and Peacock in the US, focuses on Lale’s love story with fellow prisoner Gita and the harrowing choices he makes to survive. The main cast…
FAQs
Who plays Lale Sokolov in *The Tattooist of Auschwitz*?
Lale is portrayed as a young man by Jonah Hauer‑King and as an older man by Harvey Keitel.
Who plays Gita in *The Tattooist of Auschwitz*?
Gita Fürstber‑Finkelsteinová is played by Anna Próchniak.
Is *The Tattooist of Auschwitz* based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the life of Lale Sokolov as told to author Heather Morris in her 2018 novel, which draws from interviews with the real Lale.
How many episodes does the series have?
It is a six‑part limited series; each episode runs about 45–55 minutes.
Where was *The Tattooist of Auschwitz* filmed?
Filming took place primarily in Slovakia and the UK, with some interiors shot at studios in England.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026