National Geographic has confirmed Stanley Tucci will be back on our screens soon
15 December 2023
Christmas has come early: National Geographic has announced that Stanley Tucci will be returning to our screens in 2024. Almost exactly a year ago, CNN decided to drop the hit show Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy. The decision resulted in heartbreak around the globe and came as a shock to many – the show had won two Emmys after two seasons, after all. However, in the spirit of gift-giving and joy, Disney-owned National Geographic has confirmed it will be starting production for a new show based on the same premise.
The show will be produced by both Tucci’s own Salt Productions company and BBC Studios’ Factual Productions, and it is set to begin filming in January 2024. Titled Tucci – The Heart of Italy, the show will come in the form of a 10-part docuseries, taking viewers on a journey through the exquisite flavours of this European country.
In a released statement, Tom McDonald, executive VP global factual and unscripted for National Geographic, said: “National Geographic is the perfect home for Stanley to share his knowledge and passion for Italy’s people, food, and culture. Our programming is all about inspiring a deeper connection to the world. With Stanley as their guide, audiences will be transported to places and flavours they’ve never experienced before.” This suggests that the new show will strive to go further and deeper than its predecessor. Therefore, although the series synopsis sounds alarmingly familiar to the last series, knowing Tucci, he’ll have a few charming tricks up his sleeve to differentiate the two.
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In a statement about the new show, Tucci said: “National Geographic is all about adventure and exploration, and I am honoured to take viewers once again to explore Italy through the lens of food. In Italy’s many distinct regions, there is always something new to discover, and I’m more than excited to begin the process in partnership with BBC Studios.”
