The Leopard is an upcoming Italian television series set to feature on streaming service Netflix. It is based on the Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa classic novel of the same name.[1]
| The Leopard | |
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| Based on | The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa |
| Screenplay by | Benji Walters Richard Worlow |
| Directed by | Tom Shankland Giuseppe Capotondi Laura Luchetti |
| Starring | |
| Original language | Italian |
| Production | |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Synopsis
editThe story of the Prince of Salina and his family in nineteenth century Sicily that is undergoing historic social upheaval.[2]
Cast
edit- Deva Cassel as Angelica Sedara
- Kim Rossi Stuart as Don Fabrizio Corbera, Prince of Salina
- Saul Nanni as Tancredi
- Benedetta Porcaroli as Concetta
- Paolo Calabresi
- Francesco Colella
- Corrado Invernizzi as Chevalley
- Astrid Meloni
- Greta Esposito
Production
editThe series producer is Fabrizio Donvito for Indiana Production in tandem with Moonage Pictures. The script is penned by Richard Worlow and Benji Walters with Tom Shankland as lead director, alongside Giuseppe Capotondi and Laura Luchetti.[3] The series is scored by Paolo Buonvino.[4]
Filmimg
editFilming started in 2023. Filming locations include Palermo, Catania and Syracuse, Sicily.[5]
Casting
editIn April 2023, Deva Cassel, Kim Rossi Stuart, Saul Nanni, Paolo Calabresi, Francesco Colella, Astrid Meloni and Greta Esposito were added to the cast.[6]
References
edit- ^ "'The Leopard': Netflix Drops Teaser Trailer For Italian Period Drama". deadline.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (6 May 2022). "Netflix Unveils New Italian Slate, Rome Headquarters". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (10 July 2023). "'The Leopard' First Look: Netflix Reimagines Classic Novel and Promises 'Great Artistic and Production Ambition' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Paolo Buonvino is to score Netflix's The Leopard". Film Music Reporter. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "NewsNetflix's The Leopard goes on floors". Cinema Express. 27 April 2023.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (27 April 2023). "The Leopard': Cameras Rolling On Netflix's Limited Series Based On Classic Italian Novel, Deva Cassel In Lead Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
External links
edit- The Leopard at IMDb
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