Role: Villalba Boss / Atanasio Family Lieutenant Arc / Description:Don Maumettu Nettunu is the young but already highly respected Mafia boss (pezzo da novanta) of Villalba, a strategically vital town in central Sicily. Though not yet thirty, he has a wide network of connections, having worked as a cancía—an intermediary between farmers, millers, and bandits—before … Read more
Role: Protagonist / Orphan Turned Heir to the Mafia Legacy Arc / Description:Antonio, known as Il Gatto for his stealth and agility, is the emotional and narrative core of Lupara Bianca. Orphaned at a young age and raised in hardship, he first survives through cunning and street smarts, becoming entangled in theft and petty crime. … Read more
Maria Role: Don Atanasio’s Daughter / Love Interest / Tragic Catalyst Arc / Description:Maria is the only child of Don Atanasio, raised in the deeply rooted traditions of the Mafia world. She is intelligent, proud, and fiercely loyal to her family, understanding the codes of silence, power, and honor that govern their lives. Unlike outsiders, … Read more
Role: Patriarch of the Mafia in Piana dei Greci Arc / Description:An old and powerful Mafia Don, respected and feared across Sicily. Don Atanasio upholds the traditional values of honor, loyalty, and silent control. He is a father figure to many, both literally and symbolically — including his biological daughter Maria and his protégé Antonio, … Read more
Role: Consigliere to Don Atanasio Arc / Description:Vito is Don Atanasio’s most trusted consigliere — a stoic, intelligent elder whose loyalty stretches back decades. Though his words are few, each one carries weight. He’s old, but sharp, holding discreet political ties even as far as Rome, where he maintains quiet influence. Vito belongs to the … Read more