March 15, 2025 4:45 pm

Paolo Sorrentino Is Done Making TV & Says 'Conclave' Used His Set
Paolo Sorrentino Is Done Making TV & Says 'Conclave' Used His Set

Paolo Sorrentino Is Done Making TV & Says ‘Conclave’ Used His Set

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony is fast approaching, with Conclave nominated in a number of prestigious categories. Edward Berger’s latest film focuses on the Vatican’s efforts to elect a new Pope, a process that was similarly addressed in HBO’s hit series The Young Pope. Its creator, Paolo Sorrentino, has kept busy ever since the Jude Law show hit the masses to widespread critical acclaim. The beloved Italian auteur’s latest film, Parthenope, is now playing in North American theaters. MovieWeb recently caught up with Sorrentino, alongside interpreter Lilia Pino Blouin, while he was promoting the film, and the Oscar-winning filmmaker also weighed in on his funny little connection to Conclave:

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​The director confirms that ‘Conclave’ used the set he had built for ‘The Young Pope,’ and explains why he won’t make another TV show. Read More