💣Gomorrah – The Origins (2026): The Rise of a Kingpin — The Story Before the Empire

“Every empire begins with a choice — power or peace.”

The streets of Naples are calling again.

🔥 The world of Gomorrah — one of television’s most brutal, poetic, and unforgettable crime sagas — returns in 2026 with a gritty six-part prequel, Gomorrah – The Origins.

Produced by Sky Studios and Cattleya (part of ITV Studios), this new chapter dives deep into the violent heart of 1970s Naples, where a young Pietro Savastano takes his first steps into the underworld that will one day make him a legend.

Streaming exclusively on Sky and NOW in early 2026, Gomorrah – The Origins is more than a prequel — it’s the rebirth of a global phenomenon.

🔥 Back to Where It All Began — Naples, 1977

Before he became the ruthless Don of Naples, Pietro Savastano was just a street kid from the crumbling neighborhoods of Secondigliano — hustling, surviving, and dreaming of power.

Set against the backdrop of a city on the brink of chaos, the prequel shows a Naples marked by poverty, cigarette smuggling, and the dawn of the heroin trade.

“Naples in 1977 — a city ready to burn, and one boy ready to light the match.”

As local gangs clash over smuggling routes and loyalty fades like smoke, young Pietro must decide: follow his ambition or risk everything for love.

💀 Plot — The Making of a Monster

Pietro is tough, fearless, and restless. Growing up in the backstreets of Secondigliano, he survives through petty crime, always watching, always learning. His idol? Angelo ‘A Sirena’, a neighborhood kingpin with charisma and power to spare.

When Pietro wins Angelo’s trust, he’s thrust into a brutal hierarchy where betrayal is currency and loyalty is a lie.

As he rises through the ranks, his path crosses with Imma, a young musician with dreams beyond Naples — the woman who will one day become his wife and his conscience.

But love can’t erase destiny. The closer Pietro gets to the top, the more he realizes: to rule this city, he must destroy the part of himself that still feels human.

“He didn’t inherit power. He stole it — piece by bloody piece.”

🎬 Cast & Characters — The Faces of 1977 Naples

Character	Actor	Description
Pietro Savastano	Luca Lubrano	A sharp, ambitious teen whose hunger for power begins his criminal ascent.
Angelo ‘A Sirena’	Francesco Pellegrino	A reluctant mob leader torn between violence and legacy.
‘O Paisano	Flavio Furno	A hardened convict shaping the next generation of the Camorra.
Imma	Tullia Venezia	A gifted young musician — and Pietro’s fragile link to innocence.
Annalisa Magliocca (Scianel)	Fabiola Balestriere	A young mother trapped in violence, destined for her own rise.
Mr. Luo & Crew	Antonio Buono, Ciro Burzo, Luigi Cardone	Street-level hustlers, each chasing survival in a dying city.

Each role captures a piece of the city’s transformation — from the smuggler’s docks to the heroin dens that defined a generation.

🎥 The Team Behind the Legend

• Created by: Leonardo Fasoli, Maddalena Ravagli, and Roberto Saviano

• Directed by: Marco D’Amore (Episodes 1–4), Francesco Ghiaccio (Episodes 5–6)

• Produced by: Sky Studios & Cattleya

• Based on: Gomorra by Roberto Saviano

• Written by: Leonardo Fasoli, Maddalena Ravagli, Marco D’Amore

• Genre: Crime / Drama / Thriller

• Episodes: 6

• Platform: Sky & NOW (UK, EU release 2026)

🧠 The Vision — Grit, Guilt, and the Birth of the Camorra

Unlike the sleek skyscrapers and armored SUVs of the original Gomorrah, this prequel is set in a raw, grimy Naples where the mob was still finding its identity.

Director Marco D’Amore — who also portrayed Ciro Di Marzio in the original series — brings a deeply personal, grounded vision to the story. His goal: to humanize the monster before he became the myth.

Expect:

• Handheld realism that feels documentary-level authentic.

• Soundtrack steeped in 1970s Naples — street beats, church choirs, and disco echoing from bars.

• Emotionally complex storytelling that blurs morality, love, and crime.

“The Camorra wasn’t born in palaces — it was born in alleyways, among the desperate.”

⚖️ Themes — Before Power, There Was Pain

🔥 The Price of Loyalty — In a world where betrayal is survival, Pietro must choose between friendship and ambition.

🎵 The Sound of Change — The film uses music — Imma’s piano, the city’s noise — as a metaphor for lost innocence.

💉 The First Blood of the Heroin Era — 1977 marks Naples’ shift from smuggling to drugs — and from chaos to empire.💔 Love in the Shadow of Crime — Pietro and Imma’s relationship mirrors the city itself — beautiful, tragic, and doomed.

🏆 Why Gomorrah – The Origins Will Dominate 2026

⭐ A World-Class Legacy: The Gomorrah franchise redefined European TV, setting a new standard for realism and storytelling.

⭐ Award-Worthy Direction: Marco D’Amore’s work behind the camera brings cinematic grit and authenticity.

⭐ A Riveting Origin Story: Audiences finally witness how Pietro’s ruthless dynasty began.

⭐ Rich Visuals & Period Detail: 1970s Naples — recreated with historical precision and street-level energy.

⭐ Emotional Core: It’s not just a crime story — it’s a tragedy about destiny and dreams crushed by power.

🌍 Release Details

📅 Premiere: Early 2026

📺 Platform: Sky & NOW (UK, Europe, and global markets via Beta Film)

🎬 Episodes: 6

🏙️ Setting: Naples, Italy — 1977

🎥 Genre: Crime / Drama / Thriller

💬 The Buzz — Fans Are Ready for the Return

The teaser for Gomorrah – The Origins has already ignited the fandom across Europe and beyond. Viewers call it “a haunting mirror to the original” and “a brutal love letter to Naples’ lost generation.”

“Before there was the king of Naples — there was the boy who dared to rule it.”

🔥 Final Verdict — Power Has a Beginning

Gomorrah – The Origins isn’t just a prequel. It’s the story of how the streets shaped a man, and how that man would one day shape a criminal empire.

It’s violent. It’s tragic. It’s Italian storytelling at its rawest — full of blood, loyalty, and betrayal.

Get ready to return to Naples — where every decision comes with a price, and every king was once a kid with a dream.

🎬 Gomorrah – The Origins premieres early 2026, exclusively on Sky and NOW.