Historical fictions have become the favorites of many viewers and many are already waiting for the premiere this Thursday, June 3 of Leonardo in La 1. An intense series that explores in its eight episodes the secrets and dramas behind the great Italian Renaissance artist .Leonardo explains the life of this man and at the same time genius through his main works, from the Mona Lisa and her enigmatic smile to his work The Last Supper. After the broadcast of the first episode, you will also be able to enjoy the documentary Leonardo, the man who saved science, perfect to delve deeper into the figure of the artist.A historical series highly anticipated by fans of the genre that was born thanks to the alliance of the European public radio broadcasters RAI, France Télévisions and ZDF, with the associated production of RTVE. LeonardoLeonardo, an exceptional manIn the first episode the series takes us to Milan in 1506. Leonardo da Vinci (Aidan Turner), the protagonist of the series, is arrested for poisoning Caterina de Cremona. After declaring his innocence to Officer Giraldi, Leonardo recalls his days in Verrocchio’s studio, where he meets Caterina for the first time. In this study Leonardo will struggle to become a renowned artist until Verrocchio asks for his help with the painting entitled Baptism of Christ. Leonardo An International Cast Leonardo is an ambitious series created by writer and producer Frank Spotnitz and Steve Thompson. A series directed by Dan Percival that has an international and luxurious cast. The actor Aidan Turner is in charge of giving life to the protagonist; Giancarlo Giannini is his teacher Andrea del Verrocchio, and Matilda De Angelis plays Caterina de Cremona, his mysterious muse and friend.We can also find in this international cast the actor Freddie Highmore as Stefano Giraldi, a young investigator in charge of solving the case involving Leonardo in a murder; the Spaniard Carlos Cuevas (Tell me how it happened, Without limits, Merlí) who plays the role of Salaì, Leonardo’s apprentice and trusted friend; and the actor James D’Arcy will play Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan. In Leonardo, viewers will discover how the young Leonardo found his way as an artist and genius until he became a great teacher. A curious, intelligent and hardworking man who was always trying to delve into the arts, science or technology. In this series we will discover the life of the artist and how I can become a great genius.
