Meet the Cast of Netflix’s ‘Real Men’ Season 2 (with Pictures)

Netflix’s comedy series ‘Real Men’ follows four longtime friends navigating the shifting dynamics of modern relationships and evolving concepts of masculinity. As Massimo, Mattia, Luigi, and Riccardo face various romantic, professional, and personal challenges, their traditional views are thoroughly put to the test. The Italian ensemble comedy brings together an experienced group of performers from Italian television and cinema to explore contemporary gender politics with humor.

Maurizio Lastrico

Maurizio Lastrico stars as Mattia, one of the central four friends navigating changes in modern relationship culture. The Italian actor and stand-up comedian gained widespread recognition through television variety shows like ‘Zelig’ before transitioning into prominent acting roles. His screen credits include major Italian television series such as ‘Don Matteo’ and the comedy-drama ‘Call My Agent – Italia’. In ‘Real Men’, Lastrico brings his comedic background to the role as Mattia wrestles with midlife challenges and changing social expectations.

Matteo Martari

Matteo Martari portrays Massimo, one of the core members of the quartet attempting to balance his career with personal relationships. Martari transitioned into acting following a successful career in fashion modeling, training at the Quelli di Grock theater school in Milan. He has built a prolific television resume with starring roles in popular dramas including ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’, ‘Medici’, and ‘Cuori’. In ‘Real Men’, his character experiences friction between traditional masculine ideals and the realities of contemporary dating.

Francesco Montanari

Francesco Montanari plays Riccardo, who joins his lifelong friends in adjusting to rapid cultural shifts in romance. Montanari is an alumnus of the prestigious Silvio D’Amico National Academy of Dramatic Art in Rome. He achieved breakthrough acclaim for his portrayal of Il Libanese in the crime series ‘Romanzo Criminale – La serie’ and later starred in ‘The Hunter’. Within ‘Real Men’, Montanari portrays a man forced to confront how shifting social norms affect his daily lifestyle and friendships.

Pietro Sermonti

Pietro Sermonti features as Luigi, another essential figure among the longtime group of male companions. Sermonti is a veteran Italian stage and screen performer who first achieved widespread fame as Guido Zanin in the long-running series ‘Un medico in famiglia’. He is also widely celebrated for his lead role as Stanis La Rochelle in the satirical comedy series ‘Boris’. In ‘Real Men’, Sermonti portrays Luigi as he attempts to redefine his lifestyle alongside his closest companions.

Sarah Felberbaum

Sarah Felberbaum appears as a key member of the ensemble cast in the Netflix production. Born in London and raised in Italy, Felberbaum began her career hosting music television programs before transitioning to acting in television and cinema. She has starred in numerous productions, including the series ‘La figlia di Elisa – Ritorno a Rivombrosa’ and the film ‘The Jewel’, which earned her a David di Donatello nomination. Her role in ‘Real Men’ places her at the center of the dynamic comedic interactions involving the primary group.

Laura Adriani

Laura Adriani portrays Daniela, playing an important role within the narrative ecosystem of the show. Adriani began her career in entertainment at a young age, performing in musical theater productions before moving into television series like ‘I Cesaroni’. Her subsequent screen work includes appearances in films such as ‘Inferno’ and television dramas including ‘Che Dio ci aiuti’. In ‘Real Men’, her character Daniela engages directly with the challenges and missteps faced by the men in her life.

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