The new Netflix series Supersex chronicles the life story of Rocco Siffredi, who was one of the worldтАЩs busiest adult film stars. Starring Alessandro Borghi as Rocco Siffredi, the new series will premiere on the streaming giant this week. Here are five details about the new show. (Also read: Reality TV shows March 2024: Love Is Blind Season 6 Finale, RHOBH Season 13 Reunion, Top Chef and more)
Official synopsis
The official synopsis reads: тАЬHis family, his origins, his relationship with love, a profound story that goes through his life since childhood and reveals how and when Rocco Tano тАУ a simple guy from Ortona тАУ became Rocco Siffredi, the most famous pornstar in the world.тАЭ
About Supersex
Supersex first marked its premiere at the Berlin Film Festival last month. The series has 7 episodes, which are created and written by Francesca Manieri. The show begins with the adult star’s journey from Ortona to Paris, Rome and then Los Angeles, where he collaborated with U.S. porn stars John Leslie and producer John Stagliano.
Cast of Supersex
Apart from Alessandro Borghi as Rocco Siffredi, Super Sex also stars Jasmine Trinca, Adriano Giannini, Saul Nanni, Linda Hardy, Gaia Messerklinger, David Kammenos, Giulio Greco, and Helena Antonio among others.
Rocco’s reaction
Speaking with The Independent about his reaction to the show, Rocco said, тАЬWhen I saw the series, seven hours, all at onceтАж it was pretty difficult. My mind was going so fast. So many memories. So much happiness but also much pain.тАЭ As per reports, he had some differences with the makers of the show, owing to which the show’s opening credits is said as being тАШlooselyтАЩ based on his life.
Director’s Statement
Speaking with Variety, director Francesca Manieri said, тАЬI said to myself that if when women are given the chance to delve into the heart of masculinity тАФ with all its dysfunctionality and potential toxicity, or even its power тАФwe turn it down, then we canтАЩt blame anyone anymoreтАж Rocco and I in a room were the biggest conflict you could possibly imagine, so it was a great start.”