He will succeed Bud Spencer in the new series of Piedone
Sky Italia recently announced that the Piedone films, which are also very popular in Hungary, will be continued. According to the news, Inspector Rizzo’s apprentice Vincenzo Palmieri, played by Bud Spencer, will be the main character, played by none other than Salvatore Esposito, also known from Gomorrah. Let’s see what we know about Bud Spencer’s successor.
Salvatore Esposito is in a difficult position, as his predecessor, Bud Spencer, is even more popular in Hungary (and Germany) than in many other countries, eg. In America, where a significant part of his films are filmed, or in their homeland, Italy.
Earlier, the actor explained this by saying that it is possible that the elders still respect him for his era of water polo, and there may be something in the Hungarian lifestyle that makes they are more sympathetic to his work.
Seven years after his death, Sky Italia recently announced good news to many, that Piedone’s films, also very popular in Hungary, will be continued. Written by Peppe Fiore and directed by Alessio Maria Federici, the film is a tribute to Spencer’s legacy and work.
On the other hand, those who believe that Inspector Rizzo, played by Bud Spencer, will come back to life in the new series, we have to be sad, unfortunately. In the sequel, we can follow the adventures of his student, Vincenzo Palmieri.
According to reports, Palmieri Piedone will return to Napoli to face his past and his demons, while also earning the trust of his team and getting himself and his methods accepted by the players. His boss accepts. Like Inspector Rizzo, he also doesn’t like guns, and this surprises his colleagues and superiors.
Salvatore Esposito, who plays him, is probably known from the Gomorra series and seems to be growing in popularity in the Italian film industry. The talented and charismatic actor has played many memorable roles over the years, and now he has the opportunity to participate in the project in memory of the iconic figure of Italian cinema. By the way, four episodes of the series have already been ordered, and this will be Salvatore Esposito’s first TV production since Fargo’s fourth season in 2020.