Chapter 3: "Wait, I have a couple of things to tell you"

Two years later, I was called in to work on another of Paolo Sorrentino's films. Pre-production had already begun on a film that was much 'bigger', more expensive, ambitious and complicated that his previous projects: Il Divo (The Celebrity), the story of one of the most controversial and fascinating figures in the history of the Italian Republic, Giulio Andreotti. It was a gesture of respect, a considerable sign of trust. I accepted with pleasure, even knowing that it would be a much bigger commitment than L'amico di Famiglia.

During this project, something else happened that I saw as extraordinary, another example of what I was saying before about Sorrentino's personal value. We were in the middle of rushing around preparing and every department – as usual – had its own tough nuts to crack.

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