Terence Hill, farewell to Don Matteo: «More time for my family. Proud that Raoul Bova is coming “

It was the January 7, 2000 when the first two episodes of Don Matteo, the famous fiction with protagonist Terence Hill. Today, after 21 years and over 250 episodes, the Venetian actor – to the century Mario Girotti – is preparing to give way to his colleague Raoul Bova: «There is no focus on mine exit from the sceneHill explains al Corriere della Sera, “there will be no tears and hugs».

“Raoul arrives in fifth episode and, later, we will discover the link that unites it to Don Matteo, who chooses him as his successor, ”he adds. “Then it will also reveal itself the cause of my disappearance ». But beyond the fiction, there are many others reasons which prompted Hill to say enough: «I wanted to dedicate more time to my private life, now I want to go on a long journey with my family».

“I want to go in America, then finally next May I’m going to do the Santiago’s walk“. The 82-year-old actor also spends congratulations for Bova, which in a certain sense he will reap the legacy, becoming the main character: «It is perfect for that role, I saw him act in various parts and he is very good. She doesn’t need my advice to make hers credible Franciscan priest».

«There has been so much enthusiasm, a rare gift in the actor category, an added value: Sometimes our work comes down to simple routineHill concludes. “Among other things, he and I are also united by the passion for swimming, as a boy I even won one bronze medal in the 100 frog. We both met there sport and this helps to face spiritually committed roles ».

To stay on the subject, a perfect one passing of the baton.

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