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The Young Pope was filmed in Italy — Rome, specifically. Most of The Young Pope was filmed using a re-creation of the Vatican built by Cinecittà, the biggest film studio in the country.
The Young Pope, created by Italian director Paolo Sorrentino (Youth) and developed by HBO, Sky Atlantic, and Canal+, is the most bizarre prestige drama we’ve seen in a long time.
T he ascent of Pope Leo XIV to the head of the Catholic Church immediately brings to mind Paolo Sorrentino’s 2016 drama series The Young Pope.Starring Jude Law in its lead role, The Young Pope ...
Tonight's 'The Young Pope' isn't just the show's high point – it's one of the best hours of TV in ages. Our recap of a heavenly penultimate episode.
Fake moms and dads, honey-pot seductions and murder – 'The Young Pope' is going for broke. Our recap of tonight's action-packed parent trap episode.
“The Young Pope” serendipitously premiered in the days leading up to President Trump’s inauguration, and its overall metaphor, while unintended, seemed eerily apt. Jude Law starred (and ...
On 'The Young Pope': The Pope gets a kangaroo, gives a speech, and endorses the careers of Banksy and Daft Punk. By Drew Grant and Vinnie Mancuso • 01/17/17 3:50pm “Pay no attention to the ...
While Roché was filming “The Young Pope,” he went to try on his cardinal costume at a store near St. Peter’s Basilica. He took a walk outside, “and people stopped and started kissing my hand.
The Young Pope is also insane. Really, truly insane. You won’t believe some of the things that happen on this show. There’s a montage of Jude Law putting on robes set to “Sexy and I Know It ...
The Young Pope (one hour) premieres Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO. Continues Monday at 9 p.m. and on successive Sunday and Monday nights through Feb. 13. Comments. Sign up.
Two episodes in, and The Young Pope shines like a city on a hill – a beacon of madcap brilliance, savage humor, and go-for-broke filmmaking excess right when we need it most.