It was 2014 when Gomorrah – The series (THE SPECIAL) burst onto TV, conquering the public with its crude but truthful representation of the clans that fought in the streets of Secondigliano. A very dark story full of unforgettable characters and twists, which made those suburbs the symbol of all those existing in the world. Ten years later, the cult series celebrates this important milestone with the special Gomorrah – The series: 10 years later (a Sky Studios production created by Erma Pictures), broadcast on Sky Atlantic on 2 June. The special retraces the extraordinary journey of this series which changed the rules of Italian seriality, becoming a cult phenomenon all over the world. Through the memories and anecdotes of the protagonists, we will relive the most iconic scenes and the key moments they made Gomorrah an unprecedented success.
A Sky Studios production created by Erma Pictures
A global hit black epic
58 episodes and a very successful film (The immortal, the bridge between the fourth and fifth seasons of the series, directed by Marco D’Amore, gave life to a black and gripping epic that went around the world. The streets of Secondigliano, theater of bloody clan events led by unforgettable characters, from Ciro Di Marzio to Genny Savastano, from Donna Imma to Scianel, have won the hearts of spectators, giving them masterful interpretations and breathtaking stories. Gomorrah it’s not just a TV series, it’s a cultural phenomenon that has cleared the representation of organized crime in Italy and paved the way for a new generation of successful series.
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Goodbye to Gaetano Di Vaio, actor and producer of Gomorra. He was 56 years old
Awards and recognitions: an international affirmation
The success of Gomorrah it was not limited to Italy. The series has been loved and appreciated all over the world, winning numerous awards and recognitions. Twice included in the prestigious ranking of the best series of the year by the New York Times, in 2017 it was among the top 5 best international (non-American) productions of the decade for the authoritative American newspaper. Since its debut on Sky in 2014, Gomorrah – The series it has conquered more than 190 territories around the world, obtaining numerous awards from the public and critics. A story still today, 10 years later, capable of competing at the highest level with the most acclaimed international series, thanks to the undisputed production and writing quality and a cast of extraordinary talents. Written by Leonardo Fasoli, Stefano Bises and Maddalena Ravagli with Ludovica Rampoldi, Giovanni Bianconi, Filippo Gravino, Enrico Audenino, Monica Zapelli, Valerio Cilio, Gianluca Leoncini and of course Roberto Saviano, from whose homonymous bestseller published by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore the series is based, Gomorrah has seen various directors take turns behind the camera over the course of the various seasons: launched by Stefano Sollima, continued with Francesca Comencini, Claudio Cupellini, Claudio Giovannesi, Marco D’Amore, Enrico Rosati and Ciro Visco. In the role of characters that have become iconic, a now famous cast: Marco D’Amore, Salvatore Esposito, Fortunato Cerlino, Maria Pia Calzone, Marco Palvetti, Cristina Donadio, Cristiana Dell’Anna, Arturo Muselli, Ivana Lotito and Loris De Luna.
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Criminal Novel and Gomorrah, Sky announces two prequels
A bright future: the prequel is on the way
The story of Gomorrah it’s not over yet. Sky Studios and Cattleya are in fact working on a prequel that will tell the story of the criminal rise of boss Pietro Savastano, played once again by Fortunato Cerlino. The screenplay is entrusted to Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli, already authors of the original series.
