Stanley Tucci’s Culinary and Cultural Journey in Italy
Stanley Tucci has a zest for more than just cuisine; he embraces culture, dialogue, travel, and the broader spectrum of life’s pleasures.
In his latest project with National Geographic, the documentary series Tucci in Italy, which is currently in the running for an Emmy, Tucci takes his viewers on an expansive tour of Italy, the land of his forefathers. The series, spanning five episodes, showcases his travels through well-known areas like Tuscany and Lombardy, as well as lesser-known locales such as Abruzzo and Trentino-Alto Adige, with a primary focus on exploring the culinary delights each region has to offer.
In a recent episode of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast, Tucci joined hosts John Ridley and Matt Carey to delve into his new series and its connection to his previous Emmy-winning CNN series, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy. During the discussion, he shared insights into how he chose his travel destinations, his most memorable meal, and the specific types of food he generally avoids—though his list of foods to avoid is notably short. Tucci is adventurous with his palate, happily sampling a wide array of dishes including tripe, lard, and even a salad uniquely served in a vase.
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Additionally, Tucci spoke on the political shifts toward the right in Italy, particularly focusing on the affluent Lombardy region, home to major cities like Milan, Brescia, and Bergamo. He expressed his intent to explore these changes in one of the episodes he filmed in Lombardy.
Tucci also recounted how he learned Italian, tracing it back to his childhood days spent in Italy, where he was fully immersed in the language, or as he might put it, thrown into la parte profonda della piscina (the deep end of the pool).
The discussion can be found on the latest episode of the Doc Talk podcast, hosted by Academy Award winner John Ridley, known for 12 Years a Slave and Shirley, and Matt Carey, Deadline’s documentary editor. The podcast is a collaborative effort between Deadline and Ridley’s Nō Studios.
The full episode is available above and can also be listened to on major podcast platforms including Spotify, iHeart, and Apple.
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