The streaming service platform Prime Video has recently released the exhilarating teaser for its upcoming series, Citadel: Diana. Directed by Arnaldo Catinari and developed by Alessandro Fabbri, the series stars Matilda De Angelis in the lead role. Angelis is an Italian actress and singer who is known for her standout performance in the famous television miniseries The Undoing.
Alongside Angelis, the series will feature an ensemble cast including Lorenzo Cervasio, Maurizio Lombardi, Julia Piaton, Thekla Reuten, Giordana Faggiano, Daniele Paoloni, Bernhard Schütz and Filippo Nigro. This espionage drama, consisting of six episodes, is slated to stream exclusively on Prime Video from October 10, 2024.
Set in Milan in 2030, Citadel: Diana’s narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a world reshaped by a conflict. Eight years ago, the once powerful global spy agency Citadel was destroyed by the powerful enemy syndicate, Manticore. Since then, Diana Cavalieri (Matilda De Angelis), an undercover Citadel agent, who is trapped behind enemy lines as a mole in Manticore. However, she discovers her chance of escape through an unexpected alliance with Edo Zani (Lorenzo Cervasio) who is the heir of Manticore Italy and son of the head of the Italian organisation, Ettore Zani (Maurizio Lombardi). Ettore is embroiled in a power struggle against other prominent European families for leadership. The series promises an exciting turn of events filled with some high-octane action sequences, sure to engage audiences.
Fabbri teamed up with Ilaria Bernardini, Gianluca Bernardini, Laura Colella and Giordana Mari to create the compelling storyline of the series.
Citadel: Diana marks the Italian adaptation of the global spy franchise Citadel, created by the director duo, the Russo Brothers. Starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in its first season, alongside Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, the series premiered in April 2023. It swiftly rose to become Prime Video’s second most-watched new original series outside the US and fourth globally.
The Italian Original, Citadel: Diana, is the second series to debut from the world of Citadel and will be followed by India’s series, Citadel: Honey Bunny starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The Indian spin-off is written and directed by Raj & DK and Sita R Menon. Along with Varun and Dhawan, the series will feature Sikandar Kher, Kay Kay Menon, Saqib Saleem and Emma Canning.
The upcoming second season of Citadel, featuring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is set to commence production this year with Joe Russo serving as director.
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