AMERICAN PRESS REVIEWS
JAN NIKLAS AS YOUNG PETER THE GREAT
IN THE EMMY WINNING AND GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATED NBC MINISERIES
"PETER THE GREAT"
| Emerging as an outstanding actor in the international cast is Jan Niklas, whose captivating performance as the young czar is achieved with style and flair. He has the energy, vigor, excitement and physical grace of the late Errol Flynn and unquestionably walks away with the serie’s laurels, making Maximilian Schell - who plays Peter in his later years- look leaden by comparison. |
New York Daily News |
| Jan Niklas a new star who steals the show. | Miami Herald |
| Niklas was sensational, strong, vital, dominant and is probably on his way to a super American film career on the basis of this performance. | San Francisco Chronicle |
| Jan Niklas a new star who steals the show. It’s Niklas’ vigorously effective portrayal of the younger Peter that hooks a viewer into caring about this legendary figure. Due to his energetic performance the first two parts of “Peter the Great” are the most absorbing. | Hollywood Reporter |
| Niklas gives the “Young Peter “ dash and energy. | Daily Variety |
| Jan Niklas happens to be exceptional in the role. He brings it all out in a performance that can only be described as dashing and electric. It is an auspicious American debut for the young German actor. |
Baltimore Sun |
| The brightest star is Jan Niklas, who plays Peter as a young man with great appeal. | Boston Herald |
| The superb and endearing Jan Niklas. | New York Post |
| He gives a fine performance. | TV Guide |
| Peter as a young adult is masterfully played by Jan Niklas, who brings vitality and restlessness to the screen. | Chicago Sun Times |
| The true star of “Peter” is a less known name, Jan Niklas as Peter the young man. | People Magazine |
| Niklas, a charismatic actor. | Pittsburg Press |
| He gives a bravura performance. | Detroit Press |
| A winsome, vibrant actor. | Houston Post |
| Jan Niklas gives such a spirited performance that audiences will be disappointed when he vanishes | The Denver Post |
| Peter as a young man is played, and beautifully, by Jan Niklas. | Washington Post |
| Jan Niklas: “Discovery of the Year” | TV Guide |
