After years of silence, the truth has emerged about the reason beloved actor Terence Hill abandoned Don Matteo. Let's find out what happened
Everyone agrees on that Terence hill is one of the most popular actors in the world of Italian entertainment. In reality it is the pseudonym of Mario Girottiborn on March 29, 1939 in Venice. He started working in front of cameras at the age of 11 He mainly tried his hand at interpreting photo novels.
At the beginning of his career he was known by his first and last name, but it was not until the 1960s that he resorted to the pseudonym, which brought him great popularity. Italians will certainly remember the films in which he appeared Bud Spencer. In fact, two are represented the most famous duo in international cinema.
Terence Hill has also proven himself in television dramas including Don Matteo. For years he wore the protagonist's clothes and then at some point He decided to give his seat to another colleague. But why did he make this decision? Let's go right now and find out.
Terence Hill lets Don Matteo run free
The protagonist of the fiction is Don Matteo Minelli-Bondini, who, thanks to his detective skills, helps bring justice to solve cases that at first glance seem unsolvable. It was in 2000 when the first episode of the first season aired A lot has changed since then.
In an interview with the weekly newspaper Chi, it was the actor himself to explain how things really happened. That's why his colleague and friend Raoul Bova takes his place in the role of Don Massimo.
Terence Hill and Raoul Bova – Romait.it
A reason dictated by personal needs
Terence Hill lent his face to the main character of the TV series “Rai” for many years, and the older he got, the more problematic it became for him to stay on the set for nine months. Accordingly, he would ask the producers To convert Don Matteo into a film, expanding from 16 to 4 episodes.
This is precisely because it became more and more difficult for the actor to cope with the obligations that tied him to the set and a lot of time. Now he spends most of his time with his family. Both he and Nino Frassica They are the backbone of the drama, while the other actors have changed but still entered the hearts of the viewers. Some still hope for his return because after all it left a good memory.