The Young Pope

Production Note - Limited Series

The Young Pope is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 10-episode run in February 2017. Created by Academy Award-winner Paolo Sorrentino, this lavish production explores the turbulent beginning of the fictional pontificate of Lenny Belardo, the first American Pope. With its cinematic scale and meticulous art direction, the series serves as a profound character study of power and faith. Filmed primarily at the legendary Cinecittà Studios, the narrative functions as a complete, self-contained arc before transitioning into its spiritual successor, The New Pope. The series garnered significant critical acclaim, earning two Primetime Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination for Jude Law’s transformative performance, solidifying its status as a landmark achievement in international prestige television.