Sky Arte's 'Il mio nome è leggenda' Reveals Forgotten Inspirations Behind Iconic Myths

Sky Arte premieres 'Il mio nome è leggenda' on December 7, 2021, at 9:15 PM. The six-episode series, produced by Bottega Finzioni, explores the little-known real-life figures who inspired legendary characters like Frankenstein, Zorro, and Indiana Jones. Actress Matilda De Angelis hosts, narrating the stories of these overlooked creators. The series is written by Michele Cogo with three former Bottega Finzioni students, executive produced by Giuseppe Cassaro, and directed by Antonio Monti. Each episode focuses on a specific figure: Giovanni Aldini (Frankenstein, Dec 7), Helen Kane (Betty Boop, Dec 7), Joaquin Murrieta (Zorro, Dec 14), Astrid Lindgren (Pippi Longstocking, Dec 21), Giovanni Battista Belzoni (Indiana Jones, Dec 28), and Vlad III of Wallachia (Dracula, Jan 4, 2022). Experts like mass-mediologist Roberto Grandi provide commentary. The series airs on Sky Arte and is available on demand and streaming on NOW.