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An actor opens up about queer visibility, Italian filmmaking, and the art of the perfect flirt.
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In this episode
- What it was like filming a Netflix rom-com in Italy
- Why queer joy on screen still carries real weight
- How La Dolce Villa stands apart from other romantic comedies
- The one eye-contact move that works every time, Italian style
About this episode
Netflix’s La Dolce Villa is serving up romance, pasta, and small-town Italian charm—with actor and model Giuseppe Futia at the heart of it all.In this episode of Pride, Caitlynn McDaniel sits down with Giuseppe to talk about filming in his home country, why queer visibility still matters, and what it was like working with Mean Girls director Mark Waters. Plus, one simple trick to win someone over—Italian style.
🍝 Also in this episode:
Embracing queer joy on screen and off
The magic of Italian rom-coms, and how this one stands out
Flirting 101: It’s all in the eyes 👀
La Dolce Villa is now streaming on Netflix.
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About PRIDE
On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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