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"Mafia Mamma" is an upcoming American action comedy film that tells the story of middle-aged writer Kristin, played by Toni Collette. After dealing with personal challenges including her son leaving for college, a sexist boss, and a cheating husband, Kristin receives news that her estranged grandfather has passed away in Italy. Despite initial hesitation, Kristin embarks on a journey to attend his funeral and quickly finds herself in the midst of a violent gunfight. She soon discovers that her grandfather had chosen her to assume the role of boss for the most powerful Mafia family in Calabria.

Starring Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci, and Sophia Nomvete, "Mafia Mamma" is directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Michael J. Feldman and Debbie Jhoon, based on an original story by Amanda Sthers. The film is produced by Sthers, Collette, and Christopher Simon, with cinematography by Patrick Murguia and music by Alex Heffes. It is distributed by Bleecker Street and is scheduled for theatrical release on April 14, 2023.

A Cast of Talented Actors

Toni Collette leads the cast of "Mafia Mamma" as Kristin, the unexpected Mafia boss. Collette is known for her versatile performances in a range of genres, from dramas like "The Sixth Sense" to comedies like "Little Miss Sunshine."

Monica Bellucci, who plays Bianca, the trusted advisor of Kristin's grandfather, is a well-known Italian actress who has appeared in Hollywood blockbusters like "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Passion of the Christ." Sophia Nomvete also stars in the film as one of Kristin's friends.

From Page to Screen

The screenplay for "Mafia Mamma" was written by Michael J. Feldman and Debbie Jhoon, based on an original story by Amanda Sthers. Sthers, Collette, and Christopher Simon produced the film, which was directed by Catherine Hardwicke.

A Thrilling Action-Comedy Film

"Mafia Mamma" promises to be a thrilling action-comedy film that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. With a talented cast, an engaging plot, and an experienced crew behind the scenes, this film is sure to be a hit with fans of the genre. Be sure to mark your calendars for the theatrical release of "Mafia Mamma" on April 14, 2023.

Premise:

Kristin, a middle-aged writer, is dealing with multiple issues in her life including her son leaving for college, her sexist boss, and her recently discovered unfaithful husband. In the midst of all this, Bianca, her estranged grandfather's trusted advisor, contacts her with news of his passing away, and she must attend his funeral in Italy. Initially hesitant, 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. The film is set to be released theatrically on April 14, 2023, by Bleecker Street.