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Prime Video Announces New Films and Reality Show The Traitors

Prime Video Announces New Films and Reality Show The Traitors
At the Prime Video Presents Italia 2024 event in Rome, Prime Video revealed a range of new Italian original movies, series, and shows, including first-look images of upcoming titles. New announcements included films like Natale senza Babbo and Non è un paese per single, shows such as The Traitors and Red Carpet and animated series Il Baracchino. They also announced renewals for several series and the return of popular shows like LOL: Chi ride è fuori Season 5.

Prime Video showcased previews of anticipated series including Citadel: Diana, set to debut on October 10, and other series such as Costiera and The Bad Guy Season 2. The event also highlighted Prime Video's ongoing projects and investments in the Italian entertainment industry, including training programs for Intimacy Coordinators and collaborations with the Federico II University of Naples for the Audiovisual Napoli HUB project.

Additionally, Prime Video emphasized its commitment to sustainability in production, aiming for all productions to follow sustainability protocols by the end of 2024. Prime Video continues to be a significant player in Italy, offering innovative content and maintaining high production standards with a strong local and international presence. The event also featured various familiar and new faces from the Prime Video talent pool.

NEW PRODUCTIONS AND SEASON RENEWALS

MOVIES

Natale senza Babbo

Santa Claus, during an existential crisis, vanishes, prompting his wife Margaret to save Christmas from the ambitious witch Sabrina and her ally, Santa Lucia. Directed by Stefano Cipani, this Christmas comedy features Alessandro Gassmann and Luisa Ranieri and will debut on Prime Video in Christmas 2025.

Non è un paese per single
In a Tuscan town, single mother Elisa's life is upended by the return of a childhood friend. Directed by Laura Chiossone, this adaptation of Felicia Kingsley's novel will premiere on Prime Video worldwide.

Love Me Love Me
Based on Stefania S.'s popular Wattpad trilogy, this young adult romance follows a heartwarming story. Co-produced by Lotus Production and Amazon MGM Studios, it will be available on Prime Video worldwide.


SERIES

Maccio Capatonda Series (Untitled)
A new six-episode comedy series starring Maccio Capatonda, with details forthcoming, will debut on Prime Video in 2025.

Il Baracchino
An animation series about a rundown comedy venue and its quirky new team of comedians trying to revive it. Directed by Nicolò Cuccì and Salvo Di Paola, it will be available on Prime Video Italy in 2025.

Gigolò per caso S2
Christian De Sica and Pietro Sermonti return for more comedic adventures in this father-son duo series. Directed by Eros Puglielli, the second season will stream on Prime Video in 240 countries.

Pesci Piccoli S2
The Jackal returns with the second season of their series about a small advertising agency dealing with personal and professional growth. The new season explores acceptance and growth, available in 2025 on Prime Video.


SHOWS 

The Traitors

This psychological reality show involves celebrities in a mansion trying to unmask traitors among them. Produced by Fremantle Italia (distributed by All3Media International), it will air on Prime Video Italy in 2025.

Red Carpet - Vip al tappeto
Hosted by Alessia Marcuzzi, this game show challenges bodyguards to keep celebrities on a red carpet amidst obstacles. Baes on the Japanese format distributed by Nippon TV, it is locally produced by Blu Yazmine and it will be on Prime Video in 2025.

LOL: Chi ride è fuori S5 & LOL Talent Show: Chi fa ridere è dentro S2
The comedy show returns for its fifth season with a new cast and a second season of the talent show where comedians compete to join LOL. Produced by Endemol Shine Italy, both shows will stream worldwide on Prime Video in 2025.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Citadel: Diana

This spy series set in Milan 2030, stars Matilda De Angelis as an undercover Citadel agent. All six episodes will premiere on Prime Video globally on October 10, 2024.

The Bad Guy S2
New cast members join this dark comedy series about a wrongfully accused prosecutor turned criminal. The second season premieres on Prime Video Italy on December 5, 2024.

Costiera
Starring Jesse Williams, this action-drama set in a luxury hotel in Positano involves a former marine searching for a missing girl. It will be available in 2025 on Prime Video.

Dinner Club S3
Chef Carlo Cracco travels with Italian actors (Rocco Papaleo, Christian De Sica and Emanuela Fanelli) on a culinary tour across Italy. The third season, with guest stars Antonio Albanese and Sabrina Ferilli, will be available on Prime Video from November 21, 2024.

Sono Lillo S2
Lillo Petrolo's character Posaman returns for more absurd adventures on an American film set. The second season, with many guest stars, will be available on Prime Video Italy from September 19, 2024.


OTHER TITLES COMING SOON

Those About To Die
Directed by Roland Emmerich, this series about chariot races and gladiator combat in ancient Rome stars Anthony Hopkins. It premieres on Prime Video Italy from July 19, 2024.

Sul più bello - La serie
Following Marta's recovery from surgery, this series explores her and her friends' evolving relationships. Premiering on Prime Video Italy from July 29, 2024.

Falla girare 2 - Offline
Set in a world without the internet, this comedy follows Natan as he tries to restore connectivity. It will premiere on Prime Video from August 23, 2024.

Live Sports | UEFA Champions League
Prime Video's team for the 2024-2025 season includes former Spanish striker Fernando Llorente, broadcasting Wednesday's best UEFA Champions League matches featuring top Italian teams.


[in photo: Marco Foroni, Viktoria Wasilewski, Nicole Morganti, Marco Azzani]
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