Mafia Mamma

Mafia Mamma is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Catherine Hardwicke, from a screenplay by Michael J. Feldman and Debbie Jhoon, and based on an original story by Amanda Sthers. It stars Toni Collette as an American woman who travels to Italy following the death of her grandfather, who she finds out was a mafia Don; Monica Bellucci and Sophia Nomvete also star.

Mafia Mamma
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCatherine Hardwicke
Screenplay by
  • Michael J. Feldman
  • Debbie Jhoon
Story byAmanda Sthers
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPatrick Murguia
Edited byWaldemar Centeno
Music byAlex Heffes
Production
companies
  • Ingenious Media
  • LipSync
  • Cornerstone
  • Idea(L)
  • Vocab Films
  • New Sparta Production
Distributed byBleecker Street
Release date
  • April 14, 2023 (2023-04-14)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Pre-production began in 2021 with filming taking place in Rome in May 2022. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on April 14, 2023.

Premise

Middle-aged writer Kristin is dealing with her son leaving for college, her sexist boss, and her recently discovered unfaithful husband. During this difficult time, Bianca, her estranged grandfather's trusted advisor, contacts her with news that he has passed away and she must attend his funeral in Italy. Despite initial hesitation, Kristin is convinced by her friend Jenny, who is an outspoken lawyer, that this trip could be just what she needs to start healing herself. However, things take a turn for the worse when the funeral transforms into a violent gunfight, and Kristin discovers that her grandfather wished for her, his last living descendant, to assume the role of boss for the most powerful Mafia family in Calabria.[1]

Cast

Production

Mafia Mamma was reported to be in pre-production in October 2021, with Catherine Hardwicke on board as director. Michael J. Feldman and Debbie Jhoon wrote the screenplay, based on an original story by Amanda Sthers. Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci and Rob Huebel joined the cast in leading roles.[1]

Principal photography took place in May 2022 on location in Rome, Italy.[3][4]

Release

Mafia Mamma is scheduled to be released theatrically on April 14, 2023, by Bleecker Street.[2]

References
  1. Rubin, Rebecca (October 13, 2021). "Toni Collette to Star as Reluctant Mob Boss in 'Mafia Mamma'". Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  2. Grobar, Matt (December 2, 2022). "'Mafia Mamma' Red Band Teaser: Toni Collette Inherits Italian Mob Empire In Catherine Hardwicke-Directed Action-Comedy From Bleecker Street". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  3. Vlessing, Etan (February 9, 2022). "Bleecker Street Acquires 'Mafia Mamma' Action Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  4. "Mafia Mamma Production List". Film & Television Industry Alliance. April 18, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
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