Il Baracchino: Italian animated series about stand-up comedy debuts on Prime Video
On June 3, 2025, Prime Video launched an animated series called 'Il Baracchino.' This six-part show, helmed by directors Nicolò Cuccì and Salvo Di Paola, features a blend of 3D, stop-motion, 2D animation, and puppetry, all created with Blender by the Palermo studio Megadrago. It first premiered at Comicon in Naples on May 3, 2025, through a partnership between Lucky Red and Amazon. The voice cast includes Pilar Fogliati, Lillo Petrolo, and Frank Matano, among others. The plot follows Claudia, voiced by Fogliati, as she tries to revive a rundown comedy club owned by Maurizio, featuring quirky acts like Leonardo Da Vinci and an eco-anxious punk triceratops named Tricerita.
Key facts
- Il Baracchino premiered on Prime Video on June 3, 2025.
- Created and directed by Nicolò Cuccì and Salvo Di Paola.
- Six episodes combining 3D, stop-motion, 2D animation, and puppetry via Blender.
- Produced by Megadrago studio in Palermo.
- Previewed at Comicon in Naples on May 3, 2025.
- Produced by Lucky Red in collaboration with Amazon.
- Voice cast includes Pilar Fogliati, Lillo Petrolo, Pietro Sermonti, Frank Matano, Edoardo Ferrario, Stefano Rapone, Luca Ravenna, Daniele Tinti, Michela Giraud, Yoko Yamada, and Salvo Di Paola.
- Plot: Claudia (Fogliati) tries to revive a comedy club with an open mic night featuring eccentric comedians.
Entities
Artists
- Nicolò Cuccì
- Salvo Di Paola
- Pilar Fogliati
- Lillo Petrolo
- Pietro Sermonti
- Frank Matano
- Edoardo Ferrario
- Stefano Rapone
- Luca Ravenna
- Daniele Tinti
- Michela Giraud
- Yoko Yamada
- Margherita Bordino
- Andras Arató
Institutions
- Prime Video
- Megadrago
- Lucky Red
- Amazon
- Comicon
- Artribune
Locations
- Palermo
- Italy
- Naples