– Season Three –
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
LEONARDO DA VINCI
(Tom Riley)
Leonardo da Vinci, genius, artist, a man adept at solving the world’s mysteries, faces his toughest challenge yet
upon seeing his personal inventions employed by the Ottoman invaders during the battle of Otranto. To fight those
who seek to destroy everything he loves, Leo must align with old foes, repair broken friendships, discover hidden
secrets, and resume a dangerous quest, knowing all the while that he is his own worst enemy.
LUCREZIA DONATI
(Laura Haddock)
After playing her part in the Ottoman invasion, Lucrezia Donati spirals into dark and reckless behavior that could
threaten to destroy her from the inside out. She must put the needs of her friends before her own if she is to ever
absolve herself of past sins, with the hopes of aiding Leo in his quest to save Italy.
COUNT GIROLAMO RIARIO
(Blake Ritson)
Riario’s trip to the New World inspired an unlikely friendship with Leonardo, but upon his return to Italy, he failed to
receive forgiveness from those whose approval he seeks. At his most vulnerable, he was kidnapped by the
mysterious Labyrinth, and their plans for him threaten to propel him down a dangerous path.
LORENZO DE’ MEDICI
(Elliot Cowan)
The head of the Medici Bank, one of the most influential institutions in Europe, Lorenzo de’ Medici is the de facto
ruler of Florence. When Lorenzo finds himself at the mercy of his enemy, he is forced to reexamine his priorities,
putting the lives of those he loves, and the citizens of Florence, at risk.
CLARICE ORSINI (DE’ MEDICI)
(Lara Pulver)
In the wake of her affair with Lorenzo’s duplicitous uncle, and Carlo’s subsequent thievery of the Medici fortune,
Clarice Orsini sets out on a mission for vengeance. But with Carlo embroiled in the Labyrinth, her undertaking may
prove to be far more dangerous than she realizes.
POPE SIXTUS IV
(James Faulkner)
After fleeing Otranto, Pope Sixtus returns to Rome to discover that his incarcerated brother, the Prisoner, has
mysteriously escaped. In an attempt to protect himself from both his twin and the Turks, Sixtus sees an opportunity
to spread his influence around Italy… by preying on the fears of his own people.
THE PRISONER
(James Faulkner)
Held captive by Pope Sixtus for years, the Prisoner has finally freed himself from his brother’s dungeon in the heart
of the Vatican. The Prisoner rejects the papacy, seeking refuge in unlikely places, and putting into action longawaited plans …
ZOROASTER
(Gregg Chillin)
Having been loyal to Leo for countless years, Zoroaster ultimately learns that blind faith in his friend is not in
anyone’s best interest, and begins to push Leo to examine the consequences of his actions.
NICO MACHIAVELLI
(Eros Vlahos)
Having faithfully served as Leonardo’s protégé for years, Nico Machiavelli – driven by a desire to protect Vanessa –
attempts to remedy the financial issues currently plaguing Florence and learns that being a leader sometimes
requires sacrificing ethics.
VANESSA
(Hera Hilmar)
Having once been Leo’s primary muse, Vanessa is now the newly-anointed regent of Florence in Lorenzo and
Clarice’s absence, since giving birth to the Medici heir. For the future of her son as well as her city, Vanessa must
form unlikely alliances … and ultimately make a decision that will affect both her life and the lives of her friends.
AL-RAHIM (THE TURK)
(Alexander Siddig)
Once a mentor and spiritual leader to Leo, Al-Rahim comes in conflict with our hero when his efforts to spread the
influence of the Sons of Mithras betray Leo’s trust. Al-Rahim must convince Leo that the ends do, in fact, justify the
means, or prepare to take on Leo as an enemy to his new world order.
PIERO DA VINCI
(David Schofield)
Piero da Vinci is Leonardo’s father and serves as Lorenzo de’Medici’s notary. After years of pushing away his
bastard son, Piero finally has an emotional reconciliation with Leo after the reappearance of Caterina, and realizes
Leo is Italy’s best hope in the fight against the Ottoman invasion.
LAURA CERETA
(Simone Lahbib)
The “sister” of Cardinal Rodrigo and member of a powerful merchant family in Venice, Laura develops a close
bond with Riario. A bond that is threatened upon learning that Riario may not be the man even he believes
himself to be.
SOPHIA D'ESTE
(Sabrina Bartlett)
Dark, mysterious, and beautiful, Sophia is the daughter of Caterina, and the sister Leonardo never knew he had.
From the archaic, intellectually stifling environment of a convent, she now desires to experience all the world has to
offer. She's tougher and smarter than she lets on, but her prodigious knowledge has been gained only through
books – she has no life experience in the real world. Sophia is eager to live the adventurous life she's only read
about, but her sheltered past keeps her vulnerable in the face of danger.
DUKE ALFONSO II, KING OF NAPLES
(Kieran Bew)
A fierce military leader and passionate patriot, Alfonso will stop at nothing to protect his republic when the port city
of Otranto is invaded by the Ottoman Empire, even aligning with an old enemy.
CARLO DE’ MEDICI
(Ray Fearon)
After the bastard son of Cosimo steals the Florentine fortune out from under the nose of Clarice, he flees to Rome,
where he seeks refuge with his brothers in the Labyrinth. It’s no secret that Carlo has it out for Leo, but the
Labyrinth has plans for Da Vinci as well.
CAPTAIN DRAGONETTI
(Ian Pirie)
The leader of the Officers of the Night, Dragonetti’s loyalty to the Medici family once wavered, but over time
became steadfast, especially in his protection of Clarice. Upon Clarice’s departure, Dragonetti swears to protect
the new Mother of Florence, Vanessa, even if he doesn’t quite believe in her at first.
LUPO MERCURI
(Nick Dunning)
Learned and inquisitive, Mercuri serves under the Pope. Although his loyalty lies with the Church, a revelation of
corruption in the Vatican prompts him to reassess his position, risking life and limb to uncover the truth.
BAYEZID
(Akin Gazi)
Son of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Bayezid is on a mission to invade Otranto and ultimately conquer all of
Italy. But the company he keeps may not be entirely favorable of him as a leader, and his takeover of Italy may
prove tougher than he thinks.
MADAME SINGH
(Eleanor Matsuura)
An East Indian immigrant, Madame Singh is queen of the underground in the slums of Florence. She’s
aggressively sexy in a manner that rejects the trappings of the era, which fits her occupation as owner of
Florence’s hidden sexual escape, The Pleasure Palace. While Singh agrees to work with Vanessa, her true
allegiance lies with whomever can best serve her interests.
JACOB PASHA
(Raymon Coulthard)
Mehmed the Conqueror’s trusted advisor, Jacob, helps consul Bayezid in his dealings with the West. His
knowledge of his former homeland proves to be valuable beyond measure when an unexpected guest from Italy
comes calling.
LE COCCODRILLO
(James Ashton)
Singh’s right-hand man and most trusted confidante, Le Coccodrillo (or crocodile) is a scarred, tattooed and
pierced anomaly who finds a surefire way to get on Nico’s bad side.
THE ARCHITECT
(Ned Dennehy)
Like the Labyrinth itself, its leader – known only as The Architect – is shrouded in mystery. Surprisingly affable in
nature, he relishes the opportunity to serve as Riario’s spiritual advisor, with grand plans not only for him… but
Leonardo as well.
GEDIK AHMED
(Stewart Scudamore)
An Ottoman military commander leading the invasion of Otranto, Gedik Ahmed is a bear of a man and a formidable
foe. An incredibly skilled swordsman, he plays executioner on the Hill of Minerva. Gedik chafes when taking orders
from Bayezid, the Sultan’s son, signaling a potential divide amongst the leadership of the Empire.
CATERINA
(Sasha Behar)
A mystical soothsayer held captive by the Ottomans, Caterina was revealed to be Leo’s long-lost mother at the end
of Season Two. A fallen Son of Mithras, the discovery of her true motives will rock Leo to the core and alter his
plans to stop the coming invasion.
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