Life as Carlo (2021 – 2025)

Carlo projects an image of effortless generosity – always ready with a smile and a photo for fans he encounters. This constant public adoration comes at a cost: a surprisingly restrained and regimented private life, bordering on the absurd. "Vita da Carlo" is a ten-episode comedy offering a rare glimpse behind this carefully constructed facade, as Verdone portrays Carlo and his quirky inner world, populated by an eccentric group of friends. Romance unexpectedly enters the picture with a charming pharmacist, their connection sparking in a location particularly meaningful to Carlo. But just as things settle into a comfortable rhythm, a surprising proposition – running for Mayor of Rome – throws Carlo’s life into hilariously chaotic territory.

Carlo’s long-held ambition finally feels within reach this season – he's been given the chance to direct his own ambitious, auteur film. But chasing that dream isn’t straightforward; realizing his artistic vision will require navigating a complex landscape of concessions and difficult choices.

Carlo Verdone, Italy’s favorite comedic actor, finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the political arena as a mayoral candidate in Rome. But beneath the campaign rallies and public appearances lies a deeper yearning: his burning desire to finally realize his vision as an auteur filmmaker. This season follows Carlo as he navigates the chaotic world of Roman politics, juggling demanding expectations and personal sacrifices while desperately trying to hold onto his artistic ambitions – often at his own expense and for the sake of those around him.