🔥Gomorrah: The Origins — The Rise of Pietro Savastano Begins | Full Breakdown, Story, Cast & Release Window

Coming to Sky & NOW in Early 2026

The streets of Naples are about to speak again — and this time, they’re telling the story of how one of TV’s most feared mob bosses was made.

Sky’s upcoming prequel series Gomorrah: The Origins takes us back to 1977 Naples, diving into the criminal awakening of a young Pietro Savastano, years before he becomes the ruthless kingpin we met in the original Gomorrah. If you thought the saga was already a masterpiece, buckle up — this prequel is shaping up to be one of 2026’s biggest crime TV events.

Let’s break down everything fans need to know.

🔫 What Is Gomorrah: The Origins About?

Set long before the events of the original Sky Original series, this six-part prequel explores:

⚫ Pietro Savastano’s transformation from street kid to rising criminal

Before he was a mob boss, Pietro was just a teenage hustler navigating poverty, violence, and the changing criminal landscape of Naples.

⚫ A city on the brink of chaos

The series dives deep into the gritty reality of 1970s Naples:

• cigarette smuggling

• poverty

• factions fighting for control

• the dawn of the heroin era

This isn’t just a prequel — it’s a full-scale crime epic set during one of the most influential eras in Italian criminal history.

⚫ A battle between destiny and desire

Pietro dreams of becoming like neighborhood kingpin Angelo "A Sirena", but when he falls in love with Imma, he’s torn between two futures:

• a violent rise

• or a shot at a life outside the criminal world

We all know how this story ultimately ends — but watching how it begins is the thrill.

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👥 Cast: Who Stars in Gomorrah: The Origins?

Sky’s prequel brings fresh faces — and powerful performances:

• Luca Lubrano as young Pietro Savastano

• Francesco Pellegrino as Angelo "A Sirena"

• Flavio Furno as 'O Paisano

• Tullia Venezia as Young Imma — a talented musician

• Fabiola Balestriere as Annalisa Magliocca — before she becomes the iconic Scianel

Plus supporting cast members:Antonio Buono, Luigi Cardone, Ciro Burzo, Antonio Del Duca, Junior Rancel Rodriguez Arcia, Antonio Incalza, and more.

🎬 Behind the Scenes: Who’s Making the Show?

This prequel is crafted by the Gomorrah dream team:

Directors & Creators

• Directed by Marco D’Amore (episodes 1–4)

• Final episodes directed by Francesco Ghiaccio

• Written by Roberto Saviano, Leonardo Fasoli & Maddalena Ravagli

• Produced by Sky Studios & Cattleya (ITV Studios)

And yes — Saviano himself is involved, guaranteeing authenticity and grit.

📅 Release Date: When Will Gomorrah:

The Origins Air?

Official Window:

⚠️ Early 2026

Streaming exclusively on:

• Sky Atlantic

• NOW (UK & select regions)

A firm date will land closer to January 2026 — but anticipation is already huge.

🌑 Why This Prequel Matters

Fans have been begging for more Gomorrah since the main series ended — and this prequel brings back everything we loved:

✔ raw realism

✔ violent power struggles

✔ unforgettable characters

✔ political and criminal depth

✔ a Naples that feels alive

This is Gomorrah at its purest — no glamorization, no romanticizing… just the truth of how monsters are made.

📝 Final Take

If you’re a fan of gritty mob dramas like Narcos, Suburra, Peaky Blinders, or Gangs of London, Gomorrah: The Origins is about to be your next obsession.

The streets of Secondigliano are calling — and they’ve got one hell of a story to tell.