Italy is about to welcome Stanley Tucci back now that Nat Geo has renewedTucci In Italyfor a second season. The unscripted series first launched in May 2025 and just wrapped up less than two weeks ago. In a way,Tucci In Italyserves as an unofficial follow-up to a similar series the actor hosted on CNN calledStaney Tucci: Searching For Italy. Both are award-winning shows, with the CNN series having won multiple Emmys and the Nat Geo show winning a Critics Choice Real TV Award.Searching For Italyonly aired for two seasons before it was canceled.

Tucci In Italy season 2 has been renewed by Nat Geo, with the sophomore installment showing Stanley Tucci visiting a region he’s never been to before.

Stanley Tucci as Grieff smiling in Inside Man

According toMen’s Journal,Tucci In Italyseason 2 has been renewed by Nat Geo. Just like the first season, the sophomore installment will only have five episodes. The locations he’ll visit include Campania, Sardinia, Sicily and Veneto, which are all places he’s traveled to in the past. InTucci In Italyseason 2, though, he’ll also venture to a region he’s never been to before: Le Marche. While a premiere date hasn’t been announced yet, Men’s Journal claimsTucci In Italyseason 2 will air in late 2025.

What Tucci In Italy Renewal Means For Series

Stanley Tucci Will Continue Exploring Unexpected Sides Of Italy

Both of these Italy-based shows have received mostly positive reviews. When CNN canceledSearching For Italy, there was a lot of disappointment from fans. Sowhen Nat Geo stepped in and decided to give the concept another chance, it was cause for celebration.

Stanley Tucci has enjoyed working on both shows. When watching each episode ofTucci In Italy, it becomes clear very quickly that he absolutely loves this job. He gets to explore various regions in Italy and try all kinds of food and learn a lot about the culture. Most people point to dishes like pasta and pizza when thinking about Italian meals, butTucci In Italyhas given the actor the chance to try out unexpected dishes like tripe and lard.

Stanley Tucci as Jefferson Grieff grinning in Inside Man

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Tucci In Italy Fans Won’t Have To Wait Very Long For More Episodes

If the Men’s Journal report thatTucci In Italyseason 2 will air in late 2025 is true, then fans will only have to wait a matter of months instead of an entire year. Back when Nat Geo first greenlit the series,they ordered 10 episodes, which they decided to split up across two seasons, so it’s possible that the upcoming season has already been filmedif both installments were made around the same time. Hopefully,Tucci In Italyseason 2 receives strong ratings so that the series can keep airing for many more years.