Driven by instinct and honesty, Michelangelo Vizzini explores music and acting as two sides of the same creative expression.
For Michelangelo Vizzini, music is not a distant memory but the starting point of everything he is today. His artistic journey began at a very young age through sound, and although acting has taken centre stage in recent years, both disciplines continue to coexist naturally. “Music is where everything started for me, and it’s still a very instinctive part of who I am. I don’t see them as separate things: they’re two different ways of telling the same story”, he explains.
That holistic approach to creation now accompanies him in one of the most significant projects of his career: ‘Love Me, Love Me’, the upcoming film for Amazon Prime Video, in which he plays Blaze Manor. What drew him to the project was twofold. “On the one hand, the challenge of working in another language. But above all, the opportunity to bring to life a character who until now only existed on the pages of a book”, he says. “Blaze is complex and vulnerable. Giving him a voice and a physical presence beyond the readers’ imagination was a real privilege”.
Ahead of the release, Vizzini keeps his feet firmly on the ground. “I hope audiences connect with the characters and their emotions”, he says. While he acknowledges the international weight of the project, he avoids seeing it as a final destination. “It’s an important step, yes, but I see it as part of a much longer journey. I don’t know where life will take me, and I actually like that”.
His training, ranging from theatre workshops to working with renowned directors, has deeply shaped the way he approaches each role. “Training taught me discipline, listening, and respect for the process”, he reflects. “I try to arrive prepared, but open to change. And above all, to take care of the relationship with other actors. Everything revolves around human connections; when there’s honesty, it shows on screen”.
Balancing music and acting has never felt like a conflict. “I follow the energy wherever it naturally goes”, he explains. “Creatively, they work very well together; professionally, it’s about choosing the right moment without forcing anything”.
Throughout his career, he has taken part in both short films and large-scale productions for major platforms. When it comes to choosing stories, his criteria is clear. “I’m drawn to characters with many layers, with light and shadow. They’re the ones that truly challenge you and push you out of your comfort zone”.
Fashion also plays a role within his creative universe, understood as an extension of identity. “For me, fashion is a form of expression. It reflects my evolution and allows me to feel authentic, even when I change”.
Looking ahead, he mentions figures who inspire him while remaining grounded in the process. “In music, I really admire Daniel Caesar. Cinematically, I’d love to work with Sofia Coppola or Guillermo del Toro”, he says, before adding: “Beyond specific names, my goal is simply to keep learning and growing with every project”.
In the midst of an intense and stimulating period, Vizzini remains loyal to a simple principle. “I approach every project with the same excitement as if it were my first”, he admits. “I know I’m at the beginning of my career and I hope it lasts a long time. Sometimes I think about how proud my younger self would be, and that helps keep me grounded”.
When asked about the legacy he would like to leave behind, his answer is immediate. “I’d like it to be one of honesty”, he concludes. “If my work makes someone feel seen or understood, then I’ve done something truly meaningful”.
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