Massimo Carlotto's 'Alligatore' TV Series Starring Matteo Martari Debuts on Rai 2

The television adaptation of Massimo Carlotto's 'Alligatore' novels has premiered on Rai 2 and is among the most-watched series on RaiPlay. Directed by Daniele Vicari and Emanuele Scaringi, the series features Matteo Martari as Marco Buratti, aka l'Alligatore, a blues singer wrongfully sentenced to seven years in prison. Martari, 36, known for films like 'La dea fortuna' and series 'Medici' and 'Non uccidere', immersed himself in Carlotto's bibliography after being cast. He worked extensively with Thomas Trabacchi (who plays Rossini) to build their characters' friendship through daily theater rehearsals. Martari also participated in Vicari's 'Il giorno e la notte', the first film shot via smart working during the second phase of Italy's COVID-19 lockdown, where the cast collaborated on script, sound, lighting, and even costume fittings via streaming. The pandemic has transformed set life, with strict testing and a collective spirit of responsibility, though Martari notes the challenge of staying in a 'red zone' until March.