IN CONVERSATION WITH LORENZO DE MOOR

interview by JANA LETONJA

Lorenzo De Moor is stepping into his global leading-man era. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Tuscany, the actor brings a distinctly European sensibility to the screen—equal parts romantic, grounded, and quietly magnetic. He stars opposite Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page in Universal’s upcoming theatrical rom-com You, Me & Tuscany, a breakout role that places him at the center of a modern love triangle set against the sun-drenched Italian countryside. With a growing slate that includes Cliffhanger alongside Pierce Brosnan and Lily James, Maserati: The Brothers opposite Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Alba, and acclaimed work for Netflix and Martin Scorsese, Lorenzo’s rise feels both effortless and inevitable.

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You, Me & Tuscany marks a major leading role for you. What was your first reaction when you read the script?

It made me soft, and I loved it. All these characters are willing to accept the multitudes that shape who you become as you grow up in this crazy, wonderful life. Through love and loss, through pain and fear, there’s discovery for those who are curious enough to see.

I knew immediately I wanted to be part of it. It resonated with where I was in my life at that moment. I needed the romance and the comedy to guide me for a bit, and I think this movie has the perfect amount of both.

The film is rooted in romance but also tension. How would you describe your character within the love triangle?

Matteo is avoiding something that’s connected to his roots, to his past. And life, at least in my experience, always finds a way to reach you, to show you what needs healing. That shows up in the form of Anna. She forces Matteo into a situation that brings him back to his family, where some knots need to be untied. She becomes the force that breaks things open and then mends them again, with a new energy, including the love he has for his brother and the rest of his family.

There’s always comedy in conflict. The love triangle is what allows each piece to find its place.

Playing opposite Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page, what did that dynamic bring out in you as an actor?

It’s such a gift to find partners you can challenge and be challenged by. There was always room for play, and isn’t that the core of it all?

We allowed each other to be fully present, and that brought a lot of joy to being on set every day. Regé and Halle are wonderful scene partners. You can always go a level deeper and know you won’t be alone.

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Tuscany is almost a character in the film. How did filming there shape the tone and emotional rhythm of the story?

We filmed in Val d’Orcia. We were staying in these magical little towns, surrounded by soft hills and proud castles. We’d film during the day and then have a drink in town at night. It felt like we were extracted from the world and placed into a kind of fantasy made of thermal waters, good wine, and laughter.

All of that translated into the warmth of the movie. Our surroundings were a fundamental part of how we moved through the script.

Having grown up in Tuscany, did returning there for this role feel personal?

When I got my first audition, I decided to include an extra tape. I was in Tuscany visiting my mother, and I filmed myself with the hills behind me, talking into the camera and saying “This is my home, this is where I grew up, I know this place in all its shades”.

Like Matteo, I left with a dream when I was 18, with the hunger and curiosity for a life beyond Italy. So, it felt like I knew this man. We’re very different, but I could see my friends in him, I could see my past, and maybe some of my present.

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You move seamlessly between European and American productions. Do you feel you belong to one industry more than the other?

I don’t think so. I’ve lived my life being more than one thing. I’m half Dutch, half Italian. I’ve never felt fully Italian, and I’ve never felt fully Dutch. I lived in New York for four years, in Rome for six, and now I’ve been in Amsterdam for two.

I think this is part of who I am. I’ll always feel like I belong and, at the same time, like I don’t. There’s a kind of relief in accepting that. Life is where it takes me, so I let it show me where that is. Right now, my clothes, like my jobs, are a bit everywhere, and that’s okay.

You’ll soon also be seen in Cliffhanger alongside Pierce Brosnan and Lily James. How different was that experience from a romantic comedy?

There’s a difference in temperature within the story, and also very practically on the outside. You, Me & Tuscany has the welcoming warmth of the Tuscan countryside, whereas Cliffhanger hits you with the harshness of a cold mountain that needs to be climbed.

The humour and joy outside of work feel the same to me, but the conditions are fundamentally different. They activate different parts of your body. It’s like going on two different adventures. The excitement is the same, but what you encounter is defined by its nature.

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Maserati: The Brothers places you in a story rooted in legacy and ambition. What drew you to that project?

Having the opportunity to work alongside legends like Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, and Andy Garcia is an absolute honour. Being on set and watching these monumental actors move through a scene, and getting to play with them, was incredibly thrilling.

The story of the Maserati brothers is one of love. These were brothers who had nothing but each other growing up, and they created something incredible through that bond. I could really feel Carlo Maserati’s ambition, his desire for something bigger than the world he knew. That passion was infectious. I understood it.

You’ve portrayed historical figures, romantic leads, and morally complex characters. What kinds of roles excite you most now?

Anything that moves me from where I am. Anything that challenges me to go deeper, to be more playful, to be more daring.

The joy is in the challenge. I want to be challenged more and given more space to play within that.

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Fashion and cinema often intersect. How would you describe your personal style off-screen?

Easy, but curated. I like details and things that have meaning. I rarely buy things for myself, but when I do, they really have to feel right, like an extension of who I am.
I like baggy silhouettes, the way fabric drapes on you. It makes me feel grounded.

Do you see style as an extension of storytelling or self-expression?

Absolutely. You can play with your image to transform and reinvent yourself. We do that all the time as actors. A piece of clothing has the power to make you feel a certain way. It can change your energy.

What keeps you grounded as your profile continues to rise?

Playing. Playing. Playing. Playing with work, with life, with whatever comes my way.

It’s not about the rise. It’s about creating a playing field that keeps growing, for you and for everything that touches your life. Creativity lives in the everyday. That’s what keeps me grounded.

TEAM CREDITS

talent LORENZO DE MOOR
photography CAROLINA SOSA ABÓ
grooming ESTEFANIA TER HEERDT
styling FRANCIS VREEDZAAM
photography assistance NALINI HEINMUELLER
editor TIMI LETONJA
editorial director & interview JANA LETONJA