An on-screen poet with a creative soul off-screen, Sebastiano Pigazzi joined one of television’s most iconic universes — and quietly stole the spotlight.
When Sebastiano Pigazzi received a message from his manager, he didn’t expect it to change the course of his career. A few weeks later, he was in New York, filming scenes as Giuseppe, a young Italian poet who enters the second season of ‘And Just Like That…’ and gradually wins over Anthony Marentino.
“I think it was just a text message,” he says casually. But what followed was anything but ordinary: screen time alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, and the legendary Patti LuPone, and a storyline that quickly became a fan-favourite.
“They’re all extremely professional and great scene partners. Working with Patti as my on-screen mother was such a privilege.”
Although he’d only watched a few scattered episodes of ‘Sex and the City’, he remembered the films. Still, he blended in with ease. “It was lovely to join the project. And with Mario Cantone (Anthony), we clicked from day one. Now we’re such close friends, working together just flows. He’s a special talent and person.”
While Sebastiano doesn’t see himself reflected entirely in Giuseppe, there’s a shared artistic streak. “We’re pretty different… maybe his love for the arts.” What surprised him most was the evolution of the character. “I didn’t expect it, but I hoped for it.”
And yes — many have noticed he was the show’s resident heartthrob.
“I hope it showcases my range and my ability to morph into different roles.”
Before this, he had already taken part in ambitious and contrasting projects like ‘We Are Who We Are’, directed by Luca Guadagnino, and ‘The Offer’, the series that tells the behind-the-scenes story of The Godfather. “It’s fun. Every time you shift genres, it brings new challenges and different dynamics — it makes the whole experience more interesting.”
Sebastiano is also venturing behind the camera. “I’ve directed a short film, and right now I’m piecing together an improvised feature. I hope to direct much more in the future.”
He comes from a family with strong ties to the film industry — a fact he acknowledges, but doesn’t overemphasise. “It’s not as prominent as people think. It’s an honour to come from a family with links to cinema, but it’s never influenced my decision to be an actor. Even now, I don’t really think about it.”
So, what comes next? “I’ll be back on set at the end of September for a series, and I’ll keep working on smaller personal projects.” And when we ask about long-term dreams: “Two or three films should be out in 2026. As for the dreams… I’ll keep those up in the clouds.”
And so, between poetry, fashion, television and cinema, Sebastiano Pigazzi continues to carve out a path defined by quiet strength and creative purpose. Far from being boxed into the “hot guy” trope, the Italian actor proves he’s here to explore, to experiment and to stay — one role, one frame, one story at a time.
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