Edoardo Leo

Actor

Born in Rome in 1972, Edoardo Leo is a versatile Italian filmmaker, working as an actor, director, and screenwriter. He made his directorial debut in 2010 with the film *Diciotto anni dopo* (18 Years Later), which earned him a David di Donatello nomination for Best New Director. His directorial work *Noi e la Giulia* (The Legendary Giulia, 2015) gained significant recognition, winning the David Giovani Award and securing him personal nominations for Best Actor and Best Screenplay. As a sought-after performer, he has appeared in internationally successful productions such as the *Smetto quando voglio* (I Can Quit Whenever I Want) trilogy (starting 2014) and the cinematic phenomenon *Perfetti sconosciuti* (Perfect Strangers, 2016). His more recent work includes both directorial projects and roles in films like *Era ora* (Still Time, 2023).

Films on Sooner

I Can Quit Whenever I Want

2014

100 mins

Crime, Comedy

In the midst of an economic crisis, scientists ranging from neurobiologists to archaeologists who have been laid off set up a drug ring.

I Can Quit Whenever I Want: Ad Honorem

2017

96 mins

Crime, Comedy

Pietro calls his old gang of scientists together: a nerve-wracking race against a chemical threat begins.

I Can Quit Whenever I Want: Masterclass

2017

118 mins

Crime, Comedy

Former scientists become agents: to clear their names, they hunt down new types of drugs on behalf of the police.