The Leopard cast and character guide: Who plays whom in Netflix's latest limited series adaptation 

The Leopard is a series that brings to life the grandeur and disorder of 19th-century Sicily. This show is based on a novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa.

The show has six episodes, with Tom Shankland as one of its directors. The storyline centers on Don Fabrizio Corbera, the Prince of Salina, and the events during Garibaldi's revolution that shook the old aristocratic order.

The cast features promising Italian newcomers and seasoned actors. The series, also called Il Gattopardo, is a feast for the eyes with its visuals and storytelling.

Here's a quick look at the main cast and their roles.

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Cast of The Leopard and the characters they play

1) Kim Rossi Stuart as Don Fabrizio Corbera, Prince of Salina

Kim Rossi Stuart, an experienced actor, plays the role of the noble and tired Prince of Salina. Don Fabrizio, his character, is a strong backer of the Bourbon monarchy. The story takes place during the popularization of revolutionary ideas. Fabrizio wants to keep his family's history safe.

Rossi Stuart is well-known for acting in films like Romanzo Criminale (2005) and The Best Years (2020). He often plays characters who are complex and have a lot on their minds. In The Leopard, his performance shows the prince's inner struggle with the changes that are happening around him.

The actor's work over the years has prepared him to play this part. His portrayal of the prince is full of the character's emotional turmoil. The prince is caught between his loyalty to the old ways and the understanding that change is unavoidable.

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2) Benedetta Porcaroli as Concetta Corbera

Concetta, who is dearly loved by her father Don Fabrizio, experiences the ups and downs of love and loss in the story. This character is played by Benedetta Porcaroli, a well-known actress from Baby and Immaculate (2024).

In an interview with Marie Claire, Porcaroli talked about Concetta's journey as one filled with heartache and strength.

She sees Concetta as a person:

“Caught between duty and emotion, always yearning for something just out of reach.”

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3) Deva Cassel as Angelica Sedara

Angelica, the daughter of a newly rich mayor, catches Tancredi's eye and guarantees her place among the aristocracy. Deva Cassel, daughter of famous actors Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel, plays Angelica.

The Leopard is her big break in television.

In an interview with Variety, Deva Cassel describes Angelica as someone who realizes her beauty can be both a strength and a weight in the world she's in.

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4) Saul Nanni as Tancredi Falconeri

Tancredi, Don Fabrizio's charming and driven nephew, joins the revolution to safeguard his future. Portrayed by Saul Nanni, who also acted in Brado and Love & Gelato, he faces a tough decision between love and practicality.

At the end of The Leopard, Tancredi opts for wealth over his youthful love.

It's interesting to note that Nanni and his co-star Deva Cassel started a relationship after meeting while filming.

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Other notable cast members of The Leopard

Meet Padre Pirrone, the family's spiritual advisor, played by Paolo Calabresi. You might know him from I Can Quit Whenever I Want.

Then there's Don Calogero Sedara, Angelica's dad, a self-made man portrayed by Francesco Colella, who also acted in The Good Mothers.

Astrid Meloni plays Maria Stella Corbera, Don Fabrizio's wife, who has a calm, strong presence on The Leopard.

Lastly, we have Russo, the Corberas' groundskeeper with a complex loyalty, brought to life by Francesco Di Leva.

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The Leopard is streaming now on Netflix.