Luca Changretta is a fictional character from the TV show, Peaky Blinders. Luca is played by the actor Paul Anderson and first appears in series 4 episode 1. In this blog post we will be looking at 7 fascinating facts you (probably) didn’t know about luca changretta!
7 interesting facts about luca changretta:
- luca is based on a real life person, al capone.
- luca was the first character to speak english in peaky blinders.
- luca’s father died in an attempt on tommy shelby’s life which is what sparks his vendetta throughout the series.
- luca was originally meant to be killed off in season four but paul anderson asked for him to be kept on due to his popularity with fans.
- luca changretta has his own modelled after him which can be found online.
- lucas’ favourite weapon is a knife and he often uses it in close combat.
- luca is a very complex character and there is a lot of depth to his backstory which isn’t explored in the show.
Hope you enjoyed these seven fascinating facts about luca changretta.
Luca Changretta was born in Naples, Italy and came to Britain after World War I. Luca is a gangster who works closely with the Italian mafia on the side of his more legitimate business ventures. In series four luca is seen trying to gain revenge for the death of his father by killing all members from tommy’s family. The character luca changretta will be appearing throughout season five as well which premiers tonight! I
Luca Changretta is a member of the Italian mafia in Birmingham, England. He has made an appearance on the hit series “Peaky Blinders”.
Luca Changretta was born to Giuseppe and Maria Changretta in Castelvetrano, Sicily. His father was killed by Black Hand assassins when he was just six years old. This event would have a profound impact on Luca and lead him to become the ruthless man he is today.
After his father’s death, Luca and his mother relocated to Birmingham, England where they joined the Italian mafia. Luca quickly rose through the ranks and became one of the most feared members of the gang.
In 1917, Luca Changretta was shot four times by a young Tommy Shelby in retaliation for the gang’s killing of his family members. It seemed that Luca would die from these injuries until Arthur Wellesley came to his rescue and took him to a local doctor who was able to save his life.
In 1920, luca sets out on a bloody rampage to kill the Shelbys. He fails in his attempt and is subsequently arrested and sent to prison.
Luca Changretta is released from prison in 1922 and immediately sets out for revenge. This time, he’s successful in killing most of the Shelby family. However, Tommy Shelby manages to escape with his life.
Luca Changretta eventually leaves Birmingham and moves to America where he starts a new life with his wife and children.
In 2017, luca makes a return to Birmingham and appears on the hit series “Peaky Blinders”. He’s seeking revenge against the Shelby family for the death of his father and brother.
Despite being one of the most feared members of the Italian mafia, Luca Changretta is a family man. He loves his wife and children more than anything in the world even though he’s not seen with them in “Peaky Blinders”. Luca Changretta is portrayed by Italian actor Marco D’Amore.
