Throughout history, the idea of creating artificial humans has been a constant in the collective imagination, fascinating different cultures and eras. Not only does the interest in this topic continue, but thanks to the possibilities offered by today's technological landscape, it is possible to create 3D avatars with a remarkable degree of photorealism and likeness. This study, conducted in close collaboration with RAI, aims to investigate and optimize an advanced workflow for the creation of photorealistic 3D avatars. The broadcast industry is constantly evolving, and viewers are increasingly demanding engaging and interactive contents with accessibility at the forefront. The challenge is to give a second life to Rai's huge archive of 2D footage of the subject by creating 3D avatars from 2D images, carefully analyzing the technical and creative challenges encountered during the creation process.