Stanley Tucci Travel Show Shifts Focus to the UK

Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci is expanding his culinary horizons beyond the Italian peninsula. After winning critical acclaim and multiple television awards for documenting Italy's rich food culture, the beloved star is taking his travel series across the English Channel for its upcoming installment.

Speaking on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast, Tucci revealed that production is currently underway in the United Kingdom. While his deep personal connection to Italian cuisine remains unchanged, the new location offers an exciting opportunity to explore a diverse and rapidly evolving culinary landscape that often gets overlooked.

The transition marks the latest evolution for the travel format, which began as CNN's "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy" before finding a home at National Geographic as "Tucci in Italy." Over its run, the project has earned three Emmy Awards alongside two additional nominations, establishing Tucci as one of non-fiction television's most charismatic guides.

During the podcast interview, the actor reflected on the joy of exploring British food traditions, regional specialties, and the global influences shaping modern dining across the UK. He emphasized that stepping outside his traditional comfort zone allows the franchise to stay fresh while offering viewers a new perspective on European gastronomy.

Fans of the actor's charming food journeys can expect the new UK-focused season to air following the conclusion of current production, continuing his celebrated run as both host and executive producer.