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, Monica Bellucci, Rob Huebel and Sophia Nomvete. 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 Kristin is dealing with her son leaving for college, her boss who is sexist, 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 get away. However, things take a turn for the worse when the funeral transforms into a violent gunfight, and Kristin discovers that she has been summoned to Italy to take on a new role as the leader of the most powerful Mafia family in Calabria. Cast Toni Collette as Kristin Monica Bellucci as Bianca Rob Huebel as Kristin's husband Sophia Nomvete Giulio Corso Francesco Mastroianni Alfonso Perugini Eduardo Scarpetta Tim Daish Tommy Rodger Production Mafia Mamma was reported to begin pre-production in October 2021, with Catherine Hardwicke directing from a screenplay by Michael J. Feldman and Debbie Jhoon, and based on an original story by Amanda Sthers. Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci and Rob Huebel was cast in leading roles. Principal photography began in May 2022 on location in Rome, Italy. Release Mafia Mamma is scheduled to be released theatrically on April 14, 2023, by Bleecker Street. References External links 2020s American films 2020s English-language films American action comedy films Films set in Rome Films shot in Rome Mafia films Bleecker Street films Films directed by Catherine Hardwicke Films scored by Alex Heffes