In a released statement, Tom McDonald, executive VP for global factual and unscripted content at National Geographic, said, “National Geographic is the perfect home for Stanley to share his knowledge and passion for Italy’s people, food and culture. Our programming is all about inspiring a deeper connection to the world. With Stanley as their guide, audiences will be transported to places and to flavors they’ve never experienced before.” This suggests that the new show will go further and deeper than its predecessor. Still, many have noted that the series synopsis sounds alarmingly familiar to the last series. Although, knowing Tucci, he’ll have a few charming tricks up his sleeve on how to differentiate the two shows.
Speaking of charming tricks, we talked to Stanley Tucci about his favorite travel tips and routines, which include finding off-the-beaten-track places to stay, why he always wears a suit to fly, and why his holiday rentals always have to have a high-quality kitchen.
In a statement about the new show, Tucci said, “National Geographic is all about adventure and exploration, and I am honored to take viewers once again to explore Italy through the lens of food. In Italy’s many distinct regions, there is always something new to discover and I’m more than excited to begin the process in partnership with BBC Studios.”
A version of this article originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveller UK.
