Vladimir Marconi on the new mockumentary series 'News' on TNT
- Vladimir Markoni plays the host Valery in the series 'News'.
- The series is a mockumentary about the work of the regional TV channel 'Tsveetaev TV'.
- Markoni emphasized the importance of humor without humiliation and the support of family.
- The premiere received over a million online views in two weeks.
The TNT channel launched its schedule with a new project – the mockumentary series 'News', dedicated to the everyday life of the regional news department of the fictional TV channel 'Tsveetaev TV'. The mockumentary format, combining elements of documentary filmmaking and fictional narrative, allows creators to present familiar television realities through the lens of satire and irony.
Vladimir Marconi as the host
One of the central characters of the series is Valery, the host of the news broadcasts 'Tsvetaev TV'. This role was played by Vladimir Marconi – a well-known comedian, actor, and TV presenter in Russia. According to Marconi, working on the project required not only acting skills but also a deep immersion in the specifics of the regional media market, where commercial interests and journalistic ethics often collide.
"For me, it was a chance to show how people in small towns perceive the news, what compromises they have to make," noted Marconi. "I wanted the audience to see that behind the familiar headlines is an ordinary person with their fears and hopes," he said in an interview with 'Gazeta.Ru'.
The series 'News' consists of ten episodes, each structured as a separate news broadcast, but within a unified storyline. The screenwriters used real examples from the lives of small regions, adapting them to a fictional context to highlight the universality of the problems faced by local journalists.
Marconi emphasized that the humor of the series is based not on simple mockery, but on an observant approach to human weaknesses and bureaucratic barriers. "We strive for laughter to be a result of recognition, not humiliation," he noted.
In addition to professional topics, the actor touched on personal issues in the interview. He shared that working on "News" coincided with important family events, and the support of his wife and children became a source of energy for him. "Family is my main stronghold; without it, no project would be possible," Marconi emphasized.
The project received support from independent experts who noted its relevance in the context of current media trends. In the conditions of information warfare, when Russian media are often under pressure, such satirical projects can become a way to critically reflect on what is happening without crossing the line of what is acceptable.
The premiere of the series took place at the beginning of the week, gathering positive reviews from viewers who appreciated the combination of a sharp plot and light, yet deep irony. According to TNT, the first two weeks of broadcasting have already brought in over a million online views, indicating a strong interest in the mockumentary format in Russia.
Vladimir Marconi concluded the interview with words about future plans: he intends to continue working in the genre where humor serves as a tool for discussing serious topics, as well as to develop his own projects aimed at supporting independent creativity.
Source: Gazeta.ru Culture
