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UPI
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Stanley Tucci hopes new Italian food show offers viewers escapism, inspiration
Stanley Tucci's "Tucci in Italy" premieres Sunday on NatGeo. It will be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ Monday File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- Six-time Emmy-winner Stanley Tucci says his cooking and travel shows have opened up his world and changed his life. His latest docu-series, Tucci in Italy, premieres on National Geographic Sunday, and Hulu and Disney+ on Monday. It follows his previous hit, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, which ran for two seasons on CNN. "it's brought me to places that I never thought I would go to meet people I never thought I'd meet, given me access to places that I wouldn't normally have access to," Tucci, 64, told UPi in a recent Zoom interview. "I'm just learning more and more about the things I'm interested in -- two things -- which are food and Italy." Tucci said Mother Nature dictates when and where the series is filmed as much as his own work schedule and personal life do. Season 1 of Tucci in Italy was shot intermittently over the course of six or seven months. "It has to be carved out very carefully because it takes a lot to plan it and you have to be aware of the seasons," he explained. "If you're going to tell a story about, let's say the Palio [festival] in Tuscany, you have to know when is that happening and what access do you have? How long can you actually stay there? You can't just keep flying over," he added. "You have to plan it out, so you do one or two episodes all at once and then you take a little break because, obviously, you just can't keep shooting that much. It's so tiring and then you have to come home and see your family and stuff like that." Tucci spotlights Italy's culture and beauty by trekking around the country, taking in the sights and tasting amazing food everywhere from Michelin-star restaurants to local holes in the wall. "I want them to enjoy it," Tucci said of the show's viewers. "I want it to be, I suppose, in some ways, a form of escapism, and, yet, at the same time, I want them to understand how complex Italy is, and how diverse it is, and that it isn't just that all the places are sunny and everybody's happy and half the people are Mafiosi," he quipped. Tucci also hopes the series inspires audiences to seek out locally grown, seasonal food and support local eateries to the extent that their means can afford in the locations where they live. "That's what Italy is very good at," he noted. "Contemporary, western societies are becoming less farm-to-table in a lot of ways. Sometimes, the people are fighting to reverse that and, in some places, that's being achieved, but globalization has taken a lot of that away," Tucci said. "So, I think we tried to tell stories that express that, that show the importance of that without being precious." Tucci understands that not everyone has the access to or money for organic fruits, vegetables and meat. "Let's face it. In America, how many people can actually afford organic produce? That's the problem," he said. "We have places where there are just food deserts. People have to drive forever just to go to a grocery store and then is that grocery store really going to have organic food?" The show also emphasizes the social aspects of going out to dine in one's neighborhood or town. "That's very much a part of Italian culture," the actor said. "That's why there are so many restaurants. People love to go to restaurants. A local trattoria is like the hub of the community and it's a really, really important place." Tucci admitted that when he's not working, he loves to stay at home and cook for his wife Felicity Blunt and their kids. "But, after a couple of weeks, I'm like, 'OK, now let's go out,'" he laughed. The show's debut arrives just weeks after Tucci's Vatican-set political thriller, Conclave, saw a resurgence in popularity due to the real-life election of Pope Leo XIV. "It's a movie that came from a beautiful novel by Robert Harris, but it's a movie," Tucci said, emphasizing that the work of fiction should not be seen as an historic record, even if it does shed some light on a mysterious process. "Robert, obviously, did his research and we had a religious adviser on set all the time, so I think it's as true as it can be." Meryl Streep, Ryan Reynolds attend New York screening of Stanley Tucci's 'Final Portrait' Writer and director Stanley Tucci | License Photo
Newsweek
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
INTERVIEW: Stanley Tucci Reveals What He'll Never Show in Tucci In Italy
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Stanley Tucci is returning to his motherland for Tucci In Italy, and he's revealed what's most definitely off the table. Speaking to Newsweek, the Conclave actor says he didn't want to "be rude" during the filming of his new five-part travelogue in partnership with National Geographic. That means you won't see him turn his nose up to any of his hosts. "No," says Tucci in response to the question of whether he disliked any dishes served up during his time filming Tucci In Italy. "If I did, I wouldn't put them in the show. Because that would be unfair to the person who made it." Stanley Tucci hosts Tucci In Italy Stanley Tucci hosts Tucci In Italy National Geographic For Tucci in Italy, which follows the ever-gracious Tucci's adventures through diverse Italian landscapes sampling delicious cuisine, he's serving viewers only the very best. And it's not like there was much to edit out of the final cut, such was the quality of the food on offer. "For the most part, luckily, from what I can remember, we didn't really have to do that. So I got lucky." Back for another bite after 2021's Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, Tucci in Italy sees the actor visiting the Alps of Trentino-Alto Adige to eat pine needle pesto, indulge in a feast in Tuscany, and eat the freshest Italian farm produce in Lombardy. Tucci in Italy Trailer Here's the trailer for Tucci in Italy, in which the award-winning actor explores his Italian heritage via the medium of food. It's as uplifting as it is heartfelt, with Tucci rediscovering his roots as he chews his way through his place of origin. While he has a seemingly effortless rapport with people, it wasn't as easy as it looks. "You're dealing with, you know, sometimes contributors who think that they want to participate, and then they might be quite nervous and shy, and you have to sort of make them feel comfortable that it's okay." Tucci in Italy Release Date Tucci in Italy premiers Sunday May 18 at 8/7 C That's where Tucci works his magic. "I always say, don't worry, you don't have to speak English. It's fine. Just speak Italian. It's my job to listen to you. You don't have to perform for me, you know? Just tell your story the way you want to tell it. Don't be nervous. And then they start to relax, and then it gets easier. But, yes, it is a very challenging thing, but, you know, our goal is to make it look not challenging." "It was logistically a kind of hellish," Tucci continues, "because Italy is an enormous country, it's very mountainous, there are times where there isn't roads, you don't have the infrastructure that you might think you'd have, particularly in certain regions, in the poorer regions or in the more remote regions. So to get from point A to point B can be a struggle, particularly with a crew." You wouldn't know the behind-the-scenes challenges from the final product, though. Tucci in Italy focuses on the food, the people, and the culture. The result is a smooth and satisfying watch. So, what's Tucci having for dinner? "Oh, man. Probably room service." What is Tucci in Italy About? Here is the official synopsis from National Geographic: "The five-part series follows Tucci across Italy's stunning landscapes as he explores the deep connections between food, culture and history. More than a travelogue, it's a rich, narrative-driven dive into the country's iconic culinary traditions. Along the way, Tucci meets locals, chefs, artisans—and even cowboys—to uncover hidden gems and untold stories with National Geographic's signature storytelling and his trademark wit."
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stanley Tucci opens up about alarming side-effect of cancer treatment
Stanley Tucci has shared the unexpected reason his life-saving cancer treatment has continued to impact his daily life. The Conclave actor, 64, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017. He underwent radiation and chemotherapy treatment as the tumour doctors found at the base of his tongue was too large to operate on. Tucci – who is now in remission – revealed that, although his cancer is unlikely to return, he has been left with other health issues as a result of his radiation treatment. Speaking on David Tennant Does A Podcast With…, Tucci said he was filming his BBC series Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy last year when he noticed something was seriously wrong. 'I would be so tired in the afternoon, like completely exhausted by one o'clock,' he said. 'I had a blood test and I was like, 'I know something's f****** wrong with me. My thyroid was non-functioning.' Tucci first suspected his stress levels had impacted his thyroid function, with doctors telling him his cholesterol levels were notably high. However, they later concluded radiation treatment had 'burned out' his thyroid. The actor revealed he now takes the synthetic thyroid hormone pill Synthroid and will be undergoing further blood tests in order to treat the issue. 'I still get tired in the afternoon,' he admitted. 'Literally, you can't think, you can't move…and once I started taking the pill, it made a huge difference. 'But I want to get back to where I was,' he added. 'It is normal and especially now I've just turned 64. I mean, there are times when I don't want to do f****** anything.' In his most recent book What I Ate in One Year, Tucci revealed he thinks he has only 20 or 30 years left to live if he's lucky. When asked if that figure made him more sad or motivated, the Devil Wears Prada star replied: 'A hundred percent sad, a hundred percent motivated.' He explained: 'There's a letting go. In essence, of aging, I have started to welcome that, embrace that to a certain extent with certain things and then at the same time there are things you're clinging to. 'That can be a good thing, but that can also just be, let it go. It's alright. You're never going to have that thing. That's never going to work for you. That's gone.' Back in 2023, Tucci opened up about how his wife, the literary agent Felicity Blunt, helped him through his treatment for oral cancer. Speaking about the high-dose radiation and chemotherapy he underwent, Tucci described the treatments as 'brutal' and 'awful', saying: 'I lost 35 pounds. I couldn't eat. I had a feeding tube for six months and everything tasted like you-know-what and smelled like you-know-what. 'And it took months and months and months for me to finally be able to eat again and then taste properly again.' 'I was so afraid, but Felicity was very insistent,' he said. 'I mean that she had to drag me, kicking and screaming, but now, I wouldn't be around if I hadn't done that [treatment].' He said: 'She was incredible. Still is incredible.'
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stanley Tucci opens up about alarming side-effect of cancer treatment
Stanley Tucci has shared the unexpected reason his life-saving cancer treatment has continued to impact his daily life. The Conclave actor, 64, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017. He underwent radiation and chemotherapy treatment as the tumour doctors found at the base of his tongue was too large to operate on. Tucci – who is now in remission – revealed that, although his cancer is unlikely to return, he has been left with other health issues as a result of his radiation treatment. Speaking on David Tennant Does A Podcast With… Tucci said he was filming his BBC series Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy last year when he noticed something was seriously wrong. 'I would be so tired in the afternoon, like completely exhausted by one o'clock,' he said. 'I had a blood test and I was like, 'I know something's f****** wrong with me. My thyroid was non-functioning.' Tucci first suspected his stress levels had impacted his thyroid function, with doctors telling him his cholesterol levels were notably high. However, they later concluded radiation treatment had 'burned out' his thyroid. The actor revealed he now takes the synthetic thyroid hormone pill Synthroid and will be undergoing further blood tests in order to treat the issue. 'I still get tired in the afternoon,' he admitted. 'Literally, you can't think, you can't move…and once I started taking the pill, it made a huge difference. 'But I want to get back to where I was,' he added. 'It is normal and especially now I've just turned 64. I mean, there are times when I don't want to do f****** anything.' In his most recent book What I Ate in One Year, Tucci revealed he thinks he has only 20 or 30 years left to live if he's lucky. When asked if that figure made him more sad or motivated, the Devil Wears Prada star replied: 'A hundred percent sad, a hundred percent motivated.' He explained: 'There's a letting go. In essence, of aging, I have started to welcome that, embrace that to a certain extent with certain things and then at the same time there are things you're clinging to. 'That can be a good thing, but that can also just be, let it go. It's alright. You're never going to have that thing. That's never going to work for you. That's gone.' Back in 2023, Tucci opened up about how his wife, the literary agent Felicity Blunt, helped him through his treatment for oral cancer. Speaking about the high-dose radiation and chemotherapy he underwent, Tucci described the treatments as 'brutal' and 'awful', saying: 'I lost 35 pounds. I couldn't eat. I had a feeding tube for six months and everything tasted like you-know-what and smelled like you-know-what. 'And it took months and months and months for me to finally be able to eat again and then taste properly again.' 'I was so afraid, but Felicity was very insistent,' he said. 'I mean that she had to drag me, kicking and screaming, but now, I wouldn't be around if I hadn't done that [treatment].' He said: 'She was incredible. Still is incredible.'
