Actor Lorenzo de Moor Felt Connected to 'You, Me & Tuscany' Role

The Dutch-Italian actor says the romantic comedy's setting and characters resonated with him personally.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:07pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of a rich, velvety red fabric texture, using dramatic studio lighting to create a high-fashion, glamorous aesthetic that visually represents the romantic and familial themes of the film.The vibrant textures and luxurious setting of 'You, Me & Tuscany' evoke the film's themes of romance, family, and finding one's place in the world.NYC Today

Actor Lorenzo de Moor says he easily connected with his role in the new romantic comedy 'You, Me & Tuscany' because the film's Tuscan setting and characters reminded him of his own life and friends. De Moor, who plays the charming Matteo, says he saw parts of himself and his background in the character, making it a 'no brainer' to take on the part. The film also stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page.

Why it matters

De Moor's personal connection to the 'You, Me & Tuscany' character and setting highlights how the film taps into universal themes of family, home, and self-discovery that can resonate with a wide audience. The actor's insights also provide an inside look at how performers bring authenticity to their roles.

The details

De Moor says he recognized Matteo's 'need to explore more, to venture into the world, to taste things that he hadn't before' - a journey the actor himself experienced when he left his hometown at 17 to move to the United States. The actor also praised his co-star Halle Bailey, describing her as 'a bundle of light' who brought a 'beautiful energy' to the set. De Moor and fellow Italian actor Marco Calvani even served as informal guides for the cast and crew during filming in Italy.

  • The film 'You, Me & Tuscany' opened in theaters this weekend.

The players

Lorenzo de Moor

A Dutch-Italian actor who stars as Matteo in the new romantic comedy 'You, Me & Tuscany.'

Halle Bailey

An actress and singer who co-stars as Anna in 'You, Me & Tuscany.'

Regé-Jean Page

An actor who plays Matteo's cousin Michael in the film.

Kat Coiro

The director of 'You, Me & Tuscany.'

Marco Calvani

An Italian actor who plays the cab driver Lorenzo in the film and served as an informal guide during filming in Italy.

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What they’re saying

“I read the script and I thought: 'I know exactly who this character is. I see my friends in him. I see parts of myself in him. I know this family.'”

— Lorenzo de Moor, Actor

“Every time she would walk into the room, she would just bring this beautiful energy with her. She's an incredible talent. She's an incredible singer and incredible actress, and she has such a beautiful soul.”

— Lorenzo de Moor, Actor

“A wonderful thing about this movie is that every character needs each other. Anna needs to meet Matteo to follow her dream and he needs to meet her to go home and deal with his family. It's just a beautiful representation of how life works, which is a bunch of wonderful mistakes and accidents on the road.”

— Lorenzo de Moor, Actor

What’s next

De Moor will also soon be seen in the summer thriller 'Cliffhanger' opposite Pierce Brosnan and Lily James, as well as the biopic 'Maserati: The Brothers' co-starring Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Alba.

The takeaway

Lorenzo de Moor's personal connection to the setting and characters of 'You, Me & Tuscany' highlights how the film taps into universal themes of family, home, and self-discovery that can resonate with a wide audience. The actor's insights provide an inside look at how performers bring authenticity to their roles.