Stanley Tucci is embarking on another culinary odyssey, only this time it will be closer to home. It was announced today that The Devil Wears Prada 2 star will be fronting a new British spin-off to his successful culinary show, Tucci in Italy, which saw him experience the food in several Italian regions.
Titled Tucci in Great Britain, the new Nat Geo show will see the actor traverse around the UK, where he has called home for the past decade to see what the country has to offer in terms of its cuisine.
The logline reads: "From the rugged Highlands to the storied coastlines, Tucci unlocks the distinct – and often surprising – flavors that define each region."
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In a statement, Tucci expressed his excitement at the chance to explore the UK through its food. He said: "I am very excited to explore the history, culture, and people of Great Britain through the prism of food. Having made it my home for almost 15 years, I want to share the culinary diversity, richness, and depth of its food culture."
The docuseries will be produced by Salt Productions and OBB, and will be available on streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and National Geographic.
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Executive vice president of National Geographic content, Tom McDonald, praised Tucci's wit and passion for food, adding: "Stanley Tucci is one of a kind – smart, funny, authentic, passionate about food and culture and deeply interested in the stories of the people who make the very best food.
"That’s why I’m so excited that his next journey will be around Great Britain, the place he has called home for over a decade. The stories that Stanley and his team have unearthed will be sure to delight and surprise – a reminder of just how varied and delicious food in the U.K. truly is.”
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Meanwhile, Elias Tanner, SVP of Strategy & Growth at OBB, said Tucci in Italy "set the bar for how food storytelling can drive culture" and that they are "thrilled" to explore "the often misunderstood yet truly rich food culture of Great Britain, and how it has been uniquely shaped by its history and people".
In 2021, Tucci took part in the BBC Italian culinary show Tucci: Searching for Italy where he travelled across the country to discover the history of its regional cuisines, taking him from the picturesque views of the Amalfi Coast to the historical centre of Rome.
He has also authored two cookbooks inspired by his Italian heritage, including The Tucci Table and The Tucci Cookbook: Family, Friends and Food.
Tucci in Italy is available to stream on Disney+.
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