Richard Madden plays Cosimo de’ Medici, Daniel Sharman plays Lorenzo de’ Medici, and Annabel Scholey plays Contessina de’ Medici in the Italian-British historical drama series Medici.
Main cast
- Cosimo de’ MediciRichard Madden1Main
- Lorenzo de’ Medici (il Magnifico)Daniel Sharman2–3Main
- Contessina de’ MediciAnnabel Scholey1Main
- Lorenzo de’ Medici (brother of Cosimo)Stuart Martin1Main
- Lucrezia TornabuoniSarah Parish2–3Main
- Lucrezia DonatiAlessandra Mastronardi2–3Main
Supporting cast
- Marco BelloGuido Caprino1Supp
- Jacopo de’ PazziSean Bean2Supp
- Giovanni de’ MediciDustin Hoffman2Supp
- Francesco de’ PazziFrancesco Montanari2Supp
- Clarice OrsiniSynnøve Karlsen2–3Supp
- Giuliano de’ MediciToby Regbo2–3Supp
Guest & voice
- Pope Sixtus IVKen Bones2Guest
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About this cast
Medici is a historical drama television series that chronicles the rise of the Medici family in Renaissance Florence. The main cast includes Richard Madden as Cosimo de’ Medici in the first season, Daniel Sharman as Lorenzo de’ Medici in the second and third seasons, and Annabel Scholey as Contessina de’ Medici. The series aired from 2016 to 2019 across three seasons.
FAQs
Who plays Cosimo de’ Medici in Medici (TV series)?
Richard Madden plays Cosimo de’ Medici in the first season of the series.
Who plays Lorenzo de’ Medici in Medici (TV series)?
Daniel Sharman plays Lorenzo de’ Medici (the Magnificent) in seasons 2 and 3. In season 1, Lorenzo de’ Medici (Cosimo’s brother) is played by Stuart Martin.
How many seasons of Medici are there?
The series has three seasons, aired between 2016 and 2019.
Is Medici available on Netflix?
Yes, Medici is available on Netflix internationally, though it originally aired on Rai 1 in Italy.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026