EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Andy Garcia (The Godfather Half III) has joined Anthony Hopkins and Michele Morrone within the forged of sports activities biopic Maserati: The Brothers.
Within the movie in regards to the brothers behind the long-lasting Italian automotive, Garcia will play Mr. Rossini, described as “a central determine within the story of the brothers”. Morrone will star as brother Alfieri Il Maserati. Hopkins will play an Italian financier who bankrolls the household.
The movie will likely be produced by Italy’s Andrea Iervolino his new movie and TV outfit known as The Andrea Iervolino Firm and directed by Oscar winner Bobby Moresco (Crash). Filming is because of get underway on the finish of subsequent month in Italy.
Maserati was based in 1914 in a storage within the central Italian metropolis of Bologna by three brothers: Alfieri, Ettore and Ernesto. From its early days, the corporate – which is now identified for luxurious vehicles — was linked to the world of automotive racing. Maserati’s first Grand Prix automobile is the one which Alfieri Maserati was driving within the 1927 Messina Cup race when he had a close to deadly crash. Alfieri died a number of years later on the age of 44 from accidents associated to that carsh. In 1937, the brothers bought a controlling stake within the firm that’s now owned by Fiat.
Iervolino’s earlier firm, ILBE Group – by which he was partnered with Monika Bacardi — produced the Bobby Moresco-directed biopic Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend and was additionally among the many producers of Micheal Mann’s Ferrari starring Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz.
Later this 12 months, Garcia will likely be seen in a key position reverse Billy Bob Thornton within the Paramount+ TV drama Landman from Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace. Subsequent 12 months, he’ll star in Twentieth Century Fox’s characteristic movie, Eenie Meanie, in addition to starring alongside Toni Collette in romantic characteristic Below The Stars.
Iervolino stated right this moment: “Andy Garcia is an actor of unimaginable depth and flexibility. His skill to deliver authenticity and depth to each position makes his contribution to Maserati: The Brothers distinctive and invaluable. His efficiency will add additional status to this story that celebrates Italian innovation and keenness, and we’re honored to have him in our forged.”
Garcia is represented by CAA and Linden.
