My Brilliant Friend to Return with First Season 4 Trailer

Fans of HBO’s hit show, My Brilliant Friend, can now rejoice. The fourth season of the highly anticipated series is set to premiere on September 9, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Adapted from Elena Ferrante’s bestselling novels, this series has impressed viewers with some of the best storytelling and character work ever put to screen. My Brilliant Friend tells the story of Elena Greco and Raffaella “Lila” Cerullo, two friends from Naples who live a life filled with highs and lows together. Starting in 2018, this show has stretched across more than six decades, exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, ambition, and rivalry.

What to Expect in Season 4

The upcoming season, titled “Story of the Lost Child,” will take a dive into Elena and Lila’s lives as adults amid the political and social upheaval of 1980s Italy. The official logline teases it as such: “The fourth installment of the saga, titled “Story of the Lost Child,” delves into the adult lives of Elena and Lila. They find themselves entangled in the turmoil of Italy in the late 1980s, nearing the end of decades of political violence and social unrest. Amid motherhood and career demands, amid betrayals, threats, disappearances, and natural disasters, Elena and Lila once again reside in the same neighborhood.”

Cast and Crew of My Brilliant Friend

My Brilliant Friend season 4 will feature a stellar cast, as Alba Rohrwacher returns to play Elena Greco, with Irene Maiorino reprising her role as Lila Cerullo, while Fabrizio Gifuni will be back as Nino Sarratore and Stefano Dionisi will play the role of Franco Mari. The series is directed by Laura Bispuri and produced by Lorenzo Mieli for Fremantle Italy, The Apartment, and Wildside, together with Domenico Procacci for Fandango.

Behind the Scenes

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This show is a great collaborative effort between HBO Entertainment and Rai Fiction, created by Saverio Costanzo. The script and story come from Elena Ferrante, Francesco Piccolo, Laura Paolucci, and Costanzo. The show’s executive producers are Costanzo, Paolo Sorrentino, Jennifer Schuur, Elena Recchia, Paolucci, and Guido De Laurentiis.

A Look Back

The first three seasons of My Brilliant Friend each had eight episodes, but the final season will have ten. People have loved how the show sticks to Ferrante’s novels and captures the feel of post-war Italy. The earlier seasons were so good that everyone’s excited to see how it all ends.

Final Thoughts

HBO just put out a trailer for the fourth season of My Brilliant Friend, giving fans a sneak peek of what’s coming. The trailer hints at some big emotional and dramatic moments as Elena and Lila’s story wraps up. Season 4 will be the last one, and My Brilliant Friend continues to be a great example of storytelling. The show mixes deep characters, detailed historical settings, and strong emotions that really connect with people. It’s stayed true to Ferrante’s novels while also creating a story that feels both classic and current. With the final season on the way, everyone’s excited to see how it ends. Catch the next and last chapter when it airs on September 9.