Overview

• NBCUniversal says Tucci will present pre-produced segments in primetime highlighting northern Italy’s food, traditions and history.
• The features will air on NBC and stream on Peacock during the Winter Games from Feb. 6–22, 2026, beginning with the Opening Ceremony.
• Tucci announced the role in a video tease and said he looks forward to sharing Italy with the American primetime audience in February.
• NBC Olympics executive producer Molly Solomon called Tucci the ideal guide for Milan-Cortina given his storytelling and Italian expertise.
• The hire follows NBC’s use of celebrity correspondents at Paris 2024, including Snoop Dogg and Colin Jost, to broaden engagement.