Gary Goetzman, the executive producer of the Apple TV+ epic series "Masters of the Air," remains optimistic about the possibility of a second season, although he, along with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, may not be involved in its production.
Potential for Season 2
«I hope somebody does it, but I don’t know that it’ll be us,» Goetzman revealed in an interview with TheWrap. He expressed openness to the idea of a follow-up installment or another Air Force series but hinted that it might be time for different creators to take the reins. Having been involved in the creation of «Band of Brothers,» «The Pacific,» and now «Masters of the Air,» Goetzman feels that it's someone else's turn to lead.
Closing Out the Trilogy
«Masters of the Air,» positioned as a limited series, serves as the concluding chapter in the World War II miniseries trilogy initiated by Goetzman, Spielberg, and Hanks over two decades ago. With the trilogy now paying tribute to all three major service groups, the finale of «Masters of the Air» portrays the final moments of the war in Europe, encapsulating a poignant moment of victory as Allied troops liberate a POW camp in Moosburg, Germany.
Reflecting on Filming
Reflecting on the emotional impact of filming the victory scene, Goetzman shared that while they couldn't fully comprehend the soldiers' experiences, they did feel a sense of triumph themselves. The symbolic act of replacing the Nazi flag with the American flag atop the camp's