Trivia / Alex & Co.

• The Danza: Sara De Ponte, portrayed by Sara Ricci in the series and Sara D'Amario in the movie. Alex' mother Elena Leoni is played by Elena Lietti.
• Dawson Casting: Out of the young cast, Eleonora Gaggero (Nicole) is the only aversion to this trope. The rest are between 2 and 5 years older than their characters.
• Fake American: In the movie, Evelyn and Mary Riley are portrayed by Italian actresses. Pat Riley is the only aversion to this trope.
• The Other Darrin: Sara De Ponte, Nicole's mother, is played by Sara Ricci in the series, but is replaced by Sara D'Amario. Interestingly, she is The Danza in both cases.