The Leopard (TV series)

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The Leopard
Based on The Leopard
by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
Screenplay byBenji Walters
Richard Warlow
Directed by Tom Shankland
Giuseppe Capotondi
Laura Luchetti
Starring
Country of originItaly
United Kingdom
Original languagesItalian
English
No. of episodes6
Production
Running time51–60 minutes
Production companies
  • Indiana Production
  • Moonage Pictures
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseMarch 5, 2025 (2025-03-05)

The Leopard is a television series on the streaming service Netflix. It is based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's classic novel of the same name. [1] Directed by Tom Shankland with the collaboration of Laura Luchetti and Giuseppe Capotondi, it is the second adaptation after Luchino Visconti's 1963 film. [2]

Contents

It premiered on Netflix on March 5, 2025. [3] [4]

Synopsis

The story of the Prince of Salina and his family in nineteenth century Sicily that is undergoing a historic social upheaval. [5]

Cast

Production

The series producer is Fabrizio Donvito for Indiana Production in tandem with Moonage Pictures. The script is penned by Richard Warlow and Benji Walters with Tom Shankland as lead director, alongside Giuseppe Capotondi and Laura Luchetti. [6] The series is scored by Paolo Buonvino. [7]

Filming

Filming started in 2023. Filming locations include Palermo, Catania and Syracuse, Sicily. [8]

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. [9]

Saul Nanni reprises the role of Tancredi Falconeri previously played by Alain Delon. [10] The actor says he is honored to play such an iconic character and to be able to follow in such legendary footsteps is amazing. [11] To prepare for the role of Tancredi, he undertook a careful re-reading of the novel and an in-depth analysis of the film, trying to understand the twists and turns of the family and the social dynamics of the Sicilian aristocracy of the 1860s. [12]

Deva Cassel played the role of Angelica that Claudia Cardinale played in 1963. [13] She preferred to prepare her role by focusing on the current vision of the directors rather than defaulting to the previous representation. [14]

Release

The series was released on Netflix on 5 March 2025. [15]

References

  1. ↑ "'The Leopard': Netflix Drops Teaser Trailer For Italian Period Drama". deadline.
  2. ↑ "Netflix series 'The Leopard' remakes the classic Italian novel as a sumptuous period drama". CityNews Halifax. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  3. ↑ https://www.netflix.com/title/81392676
  4. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (19 November 2024). "Netflix Shows Off New & Returning International Series For 2025 With 'The Leopard', 'Celda 211', 'Atrapados' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  5. ↑ Roxborough, Scott (6 May 2022). "Netflix Unveils New Italian Slate, Rome Headquarters". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "Paolo Buonvino is to score Netflix's The Leopard". Film Music Reporter. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  8. ↑ "NewsNetflix's The Leopard goes on floors". Cinema Express. 27 April 2023.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Aricò, Giacomo (14 January 2025). "Everything You Need to Know About 'The Leopard,' Netflix's Lush New Italian Period Drama". Vogue. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  11. ↑ "Netflix series 'The Leopard' remakes the classic Italian novel as a sumptuous period drama". AP News. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  12. ↑ "Love Blossoms on Set". www.ilmessaggero.it. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  13. ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (27 April 2023). "Netflix Starts Shoot of Ambitious Italian Original 'The Leopard' With Deva Cassel in Role Played by Claudia Cardinale in 1963 Original – First Images". Variety. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  14. ↑ CT, Redazione (25 February 2025). "Il Gattopardo, Deva Cassel: "Non mi sono ispirata a Claudia Cardinale" - Spettacolo". Sicilia Report (in Italian). Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  15. ↑ James, Caryn (25 February 2025). "The Leopard to The Studio: 10 of the best TV shows to watch this March". BBC News. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
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