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Whoopi Goldberg to Join 29-Year-Old Italian Soap 'Un Posto Al Sole'

Her role is part of a special storyline set to air in 2026 with accommodations made for her Italian

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Whoopi Goldberg is joining the cast of Italian soap opera 'Un Posto Al Sole'. (Getty; RAI)
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Overview

  • Goldberg announced the casting in an Instagram video from an Italian coastline during a break from her hosting duties on The View.
  • Fremantle confirmed her character is central to a special storyline and will recur across multiple episodes slated for 2026.
  • Un Posto Al Sole has aired on Rai3 since 1996 and follows residents of Palazzo Palladini in NaplesPosillipo district.
  • Production has adjusted scripts and provided dialogue coaching to accommodate Goldberg’s self-admitted imperfect Italian.
  • The Oscar-winning actress is a frequent Italy visitor and recently earned recognition at the Taobuk Taormina International Book Festival for her memoir.