Is Netflix’s The Leopard based on a true story? The inspiration behind the series, which takes viewers to 19th century Sicily
The movie “The Leopard” draws inspiration from Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s namesake novel, making it a piece of fictional work. Interestingly, it’s suggested that the character Prince Fabrizio may have been modeled after Tomasi’s great-grandfather. The novel incorporates historical and autobiographical aspects, with these elements being most profoundly reflected in the real-life locations portrayed within it, such as Santa Margherita di Belice, which is called Donnafugata in the book.