Stanley Tucci to cover 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy

Stanley Tucci is packing his bags for Italy, and not for a film shoot this time. The Emmy-winning actor will be part of NBC’s coverage of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, the network announced Monday.

Stanley Tucci revealed the news in a pre-recorded video for NBC’s Today show on Sept. 15. “You know where else we’re going to be rolling very soon? In Italy, at the Milan Cortina Olympics, right here on NBC. So, please join me for prime time in Milan. There’ll be great food, great drink and, of course, incredible competition. I’m looking forward to it. I hope you are, too.”

According to NBC, Stanley Tucci will host travelogue-style segments that spotlight the food, history, and traditions of northern Italy, the region hosting the Games. It’s a natural fit for the actor, whose parents are Italian and whose passion for cooking has fueled bestselling books and the hit series Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.

In a statement, Tucci said he couldn’t be more thrilled to combine two of his loves, Italy and storytelling. “It’s been my passion to learn about the people of Italy by traversing the country and savoring its food,” he said. “But this time, I’ll have a guest with me — the world. I’m excited to return to northern Italy as the Olympic Games brings the world to its doorstep.”