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The Young Pope
Promotional poster
GenreDrama
Created byPaolo Sorrentino
Written by
Directed byPaolo Sorrentino
Starring
Theme music composerJames Devlin
Ed Sheeran
Timothy McKenzie
Bob Dylan
Jimi Hendrix
Opening theme"Watchtower" (Instrumental) by Devlin
ComposerLele Marchitelli
Country of origin
Original languages
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Production locations
CinematographyLuca Bigazzi
EditorCristiano Travaglioli
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time46–56 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network
Release21 October 2016 (2016-10-21) –
present

The Young Pope is an Italian-Spanish-French drama television series created and directed by Paolo Sorrentino for Sky Atlantic, HBO, and Canal+. The series stars Jude Law and Diane Keaton.[1]

The series premiered on 21 October 2016 on Sky Atlantic in Italy, Germany and Austria, on 24 October 2016 on Canal+ in France,[2] on 27 October 2016 on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom and Ireland, on 26 October 2016 on C More in Sweden, on 28 October 2016 on HBO in other various european countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and The Czech Republic) and will premiere on 15 January 2017 on HBO in the United States.[2][3]

On 20 October 2016, Wildside producer Lorenzo Mieli announced that a second season of the series is in development.[4]

Cast

Principal

Recurring

  • Tony Plana as Carlos García, an Honduran narco whose wife has had a relationship with Cardinal Dussolier
  • Gianluca Guidi as Father Federico Amatucci, Cardinal Voiello's confidant
  • Ignazio Oliva as Father Valente, one of the Pope's assistants
  • Sebastian Roché as His Eminence Michel Cardinal Marivaux[5]
  • Franco Pinelli as Tonino Pettola, a charlatan who claims that he can see the Virgin Mother among his sheep flock
  • Marcello Romolo as Don Tommaso, the Pope's confessor
  • Daniel Vivian as Domen, the Pope's butler
  • Vladimir Bibic as His Eminence Cardinal Ozolins
  • Biagio Forestieri as Peter, a Swiss Guard and Esther's husband
  • Ramón García as His Eminence Cardinal Aguirre
  • Nadee Kammellaweera as Sister Suree
  • Maurizio Lombardi as His Eminence Cardinal Mario Assente
  • Monica Cetti as Countess Meraviglia
Flashbacks
  • Olivia Macklin as Lenny Belardo's mother
  • Collin Smith as Lenny Belardo's father
  • Allison Case as young Sister Mary
  • Frank Gingerich as young Lenny Belardo
  • Jack McQuaid as young Andrew Dussolier

Guests

  • Andre Gregory as Elmore Coen, a writer
  • Carolina Carlsson as the Prime Minister of Greenland
  • Massimiliano Gallo as Captain Becchi, a police officer
  • Milvia Marigliano as Sister Antonia
  • Marcos Franz as Ángelo Sanchez, a young boy whose application to become priest has been rejected
  • Emilio Dino Conti as the Prime Minister of Italy's advisor
  • Madalina Bellariu as Elena, an escort

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateItaly viewers
(millions)
1"Episode 1"Paolo SorrentinoPaolo Sorrentino21 October 2016 (2016-10-21)0.953 (overnight)[6]
2"Episode 2"Paolo SorrentinoPaolo Sorrentino21 October 2016 (2016-10-21)0.953 (overnight)[6]
3"Episode 3"Paolo SorrentinoPaolo Sorrentino & Stefano Rulli28 October 2016 (2016-10-28)0.517[7]
4"Episode 4"Paolo SorrentinoPaolo Sorrentino & Stefano Rulli28 October 2016 (2016-10-28)0.517[7]
5"Episode 5"Paolo SorrentinoPaolo Sorrentino4 November 2016 (2016-11-04)0.508[8]
6"Episode 6"Paolo SorrentinoPaolo Sorrentino4 November 2016 (2016-11-04)0.508[8]
7"Episode 7"Paolo SorrentinoPaolo Sorrentino & Tony Grisoni11 November 2016 (2016-11-11)0.490[9]
8"Episode 8"Paolo SorrentinoPaolo Sorrentino & Tony Grisoni11 November 2016 (2016-11-11)0.490[9]
9"Episode 9"Paolo Sorrentino[10]TBA18 November 2016 (2016-11-18)[10]N/A
10"Episode 10"Paolo Sorrentino[10]TBA18 November 2016 (2016-11-18)[10]N/A

References

  1. ^ a b c Wagmeister, Elizabeth (28 July 2015). "Diane Keaton to Star Opposite Jude Law in HBO and Sky Series 'The Young Pope'". Variety. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b Tartaglione, Nancy (3 September 2016). "'The Young Pope' Trailer: Jude Law is a Contradiction, And God – Venice". Deadline.com. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  3. ^ Petski, Denise (1 November 2016). "'The Young Pope' Gets Premiere Date On HBO". Deadline.com. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  4. ^ Anderson, Ariston (20 October 2016). "'The Young Pope' Producers Confirm Second Season of Show". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Vivarelli, Nick (4 August 2015). "Paolo Sorrentino's 'Young Pope' Rounds Out Cast With James Cromwell And Slew Of Top International Talent". Variety. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  6. ^ a b Vivarelli, Nick (22 October 2016). "Paolo Sorrentino's 'The Young Pope' Debuts to Stellar Ratings in Italy". Variety. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  7. ^ a b Buonocore, Mattia (29 October 2016). "Ascolti Sky - Venerdì 28 ottobre 2016. Crolla The Young Pope (517.000 spettatori cumulati)". DavideMaggio.it (in Italian). Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  8. ^ a b Buonocore, Mattia (5 November 2016). "Ascolti Sky - Venerdì 4 novembre 2016. In 508 mila per The Young Pope". DavideMaggio.it (in Italian). Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  9. ^ a b Buonocore, Mattia (12 November 2016). "Ascolti Sky - Venerdì 11 novembre 2016. The Young Pope si ferma a 490.000 spettatori cumulati". DavideMaggio.it (in Italian). Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  10. ^ a b c d http://www.sky.de/113849

External links

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