The Leopard (TV series) explained

Screenplay:Benji Walters
Richard Worlow
Director:Tom Shankland
Giuseppe Capotondi
Laura Luchetti
Language:Italian
Network:Netflix

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.

Synopsis

The story of the Prince of Salina and his family in nineteenth century Sicily that is undergoing historic social upheaval.[1]

Cast

Production

The 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.[2] The series is scored by Paolo Buonvino.[3]

Filmimg

Filming started in 2023. Filming locations include Palermo, Catania and Syracuse, Sicily.[4]

Casting

In April 2023, Deva Cassel, Kim Rossi Stuart, Saul Nanni, Paolo Calabresi, Francesco Colella, Astrid Meloni and Greta Esposito were added to the cast.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hollywood Reporter. Netflix Unveils New Italian Slate, Rome Headquarters. 25 August 2023. Scott. Roxborough. May 6, 2022.
  2. Web site: ‘The Leopard’ First Look: Netflix Reimagines Classic Novel and Promises ‘Great Artistic and Production Ambition’ (EXCLUSIVE). Variety.com. 25 August 2023. July 10, 2023. Nick. Vivarelli.
  3. Web site: Paolo Buonvino is to score Netflix’s The Leopard. 19 July 2023. Film Music Reporter. 25 August 2023.
  4. Web site: NewsNetflix's The Leopard goes on floors. Cinema Express. 27 April 2023.
  5. Web site: The Leopard’: Cameras Rolling On Netflix’s Limited Series Based On Classic Italian Novel, Deva Cassel In Lead Role. Deadline Hollywood. 25 August 2023. Jesse. Whittock. April 27, 2023.