Prime’s ‘Citadel: Diana’ Showcases Strong Women In Action

Prime’s "Citadel: Diana" Showcases Strong Women In Action

The World of Citadel Expands with Spin-Off Series "Citadel: Diana"

Fans of Prime’s hit series, Citadel, are in for a treat as the spy universe expands with the highly anticipated spin-off, Citadel: Diana. This new series takes viewers forward to 2030, furthering the intense and bloody battle between the Citadel spy agency and the powerful Manticore syndicate.

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Gina Gardi and Matilda De Angelis Unravel the Making of Action-Packed Scenes

Gina Gardi, executive producer of Citadel: Diana, spoke to M&F about the process of creating physically intense scenes on the show. "When reading the script, one thing that drew me was Matilda’s incredible physical stamina," Gardi began. "She was fantastic and really committed to embracing this character and the journey." Matilda De Angelis, the show’s lead, shared her dedication, saying, "What I loved about this role is the physicality was very natural for me as an ex-gymnast. I wanted to have fun with it while bringing the character to life."

From Gymnast to Spy: How Matilda De Angelis Fared in the Making of Citadel: Diana

While Matilda De Angelis may not have predicted playing a spy, she tapped into her gymnastic training to bring the demanding action scenes to life. Speaking to M&F, she revealed, "Reading the script, what attracted me was the physical environment. I wanted to train myself to do my stunts and not have the double, which can happen often in these series."

De Angelis attributed much of her success to her exceptional coaches at EAStunt, a renowned stunt agency, and her own faith. "My coach Emiliano Novelli kept saying to me, ‘believe it.’ You have to believe in what you’re doing, otherwise it won’t make sense," De Angelis shared. With a strong foundation built in training, De Angelis and her team carefully curated every detail to render accurate portrayals of female strong leads.

From Reality to Fiction: Deconstruction of Strong Female Roles on Screen

Gina Gardi echoed De Angelis’s sentiments, asserting the organic nature of presenting strong female characters on-screen. "It wasn’t, you know, planning table-strategic discussions at 3 am, saying, ‘How do we make these series have strong female leads?’" Gardi declared, "It was inevitable in this case, specifically on the Citadel series… not even the norm yet but the goal is not have it be the ‘weird’ exception any more."

Conclusion: Why "Citadel: Diana" Matters

While Hollywood’s portrayal of powerful females is still evolving, prime’s Citadel: Diana pushes boundaries by showcasing two high-caliber actresses capable of leading the charge, free from the constraints often shackling female characters.

Will the show’s ability to defy expectations pave a promising path for future installments?

FAQs

What date can viewers expect the show "Citadel: Diana" to premiere?
Ans. The show premieres on Prime, October 10, 2024.
Who produced and directed the show? What about the lead star of the series?
Ans. Gina Gardi and (unnamed director). Lead star: Matilda De Angelis.
Is the show already planned for a full-series runtime or is it more short-term?
Ans. According to the provided release data, the show initially only covers six episodes; nothing mentioned about the possible continuance of the spin-off series.
The mentioned training period consisted of months, what other rigorous preparations did the casts require to get into roles so thoroughly?
Ans. A detailed breakdown of every prep period, including coaching regimes and specific training focus could provide a more wholesome exploration of the cast preparation

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