Tony Hale Travels Back to 1348 in “The Decameron”Tony Hale Travels Back to 1348 in “The Decameron” In “The Decameron,” Tony Hale steps into the shoes of Sirisco, a steward who will stop at nothing to save his own skin during the deadliest pandemic in human history: the bubonic plague. “You see a lot of moments of people confronting our just mortality and what happens when death is around the corner,” Hale explains. “You see the best of humanity and you see the worst of humanity.” The show’s creator, Kathleen Jordan, was inspired to adapt Giovanni Boccaccio’s classic work after witnessing the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was really interested in the ways that people behave in the face of death,” Jordan says. “And I thought, ‘What better way to explore that than through this incredible story?'” Hale isn’t the only familiar face in the cast. Zosia Mamet plays Pampinea, a spoiled child who never grew up, while Saoirse-Monica Jackson portrays Pampinea’s servant, who finds herself in some dark situations. “The Decameron” is a timely and thought-provoking series that offers a unique perspective on the human condition. It’s a must-watch for anyone interested in history, comedy, or drama.
In “The Decameron,” Tony Hale goes back to 1348.
“Extra’s” Melvin Robert spoke with Tony, Zosia Mamet and Saoirse-Monica Jackson about the dark comedy series, which is set amid the deadliest pandemic in human history, the bubonic plague.
Tony said, “You see a lot of moments of people confronting our just mortality and what happens when death is around the corner. You see the best of humanity and you see the worst of humanity.”
According to Hale, the story is relevant to today’s world, with the COVID-19 pandemic shaking the world to its foundations in 2020.
While Tony plays the role of steward Sirisco who will do anything to save himself, Zosia takes on the role of the spoiled Pampinea, whom she described as a “petulant child who never grew up.”
Saoirse-Monica plays Pampinea’s “pure” servant, who “finds herself in some pretty dark situations.”
“The Decameron” is now available on Netflix.
