Francesco Pellegrino on Playing Tommaso Tano in Netflix's Supersex
Francesco Pellegrino, born in 1998 in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, gained international attention for his role as young Tommaso Tano in Netflix's Supersex, a series inspired by Rocco Siffredi's life. He debuted in cinema in 2017 and appeared in La santa piccola (2022). Pellegrino will also star in Ivan Cotroneo's upcoming series La vita che volevi, playing Gloria, exploring themes of transition and identity. In preparing for Supersex, Pellegrino discussed the character with Adriano Giannini, who plays adult Tommaso. He lost weight from 80 kg to 68-69 kg over three months for La vita che volevi. Pellegrino is passionate about theater and developing projects at Teatro Sanità in Naples, aiming to advocate for transgender rights in Italy.
Key facts
- Francesco Pellegrino was born in 1998 in Santa Maria Capua Vetere.
- He played young Tommaso Tano in Netflix's Supersex.
- Supersex was broadcast in 190 countries.
- He debuted in cinema in 2017.
- He appeared in La santa piccola (2022).
- He will star in La vita che volevi by Ivan Cotroneo, playing Gloria.
- He lost weight from 80 kg to 68-69 kg for La vita che volevi.
- He is developing projects at Teatro Sanità in Naples.
- He wants to be a voice for transgender people in Italy.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Pellegrino
- Rocco Siffredi
- Adriano Giannini
- Ivan Cotroneo
- Edoardo Rey
- Maurizio Fazzini
- Rossano
- Alessia Caliendo
- Antonio Giancaspro
- Anne Voortmeijer
- Asia Baldanzi
- Clara Zecchino
- Emilia Mincolelli
- Eyana Black
- Farida Heiba
- Federico Pozzi
- Ginevra Pesenti
- Jindy Wang
- Lauren Gilgan
- Luna Landini Bravi
- Mirabelle Nieminen
- Nicole Zarpellon
- Nina Bottiglioni
- Valeria Molinari
- Violetta Abbruzzino
- Angelica Davanzo
Institutions
- Netflix
- Polimoda
- Teatro Sanità di Napoli
- Giuseppe Zanotti
- Vintendo Archive
- BlendManagement
- Artribune
- Central Saint Martins
- IED di Roma
Locations
- Santa Maria Capua Vetere
- Italy
- Naples
- London
- Rome