About My Father

About My Father is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Laura Terruso from a screenplay by Sebastian Maniscalco and Austen Earl. The film stars Maniscalco and is loosely based on his life and his relationship with his father, played by Robert De Niro. Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, David Rasche, and Kim Cattrall co-star in supporting roles.

About My Father
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLaura Terruso
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRogier Stoffers
Edited byScott D. Hanson
Music byStephanie Economou
Production
company
Depth of Field
Distributed byLionsgate Films
Release date
  • May 26, 2023 (2023-05-26)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$29.1 million[1]

It is set to be released by Lionsgate on May 26, 2023.

Plot

Sebastian informs his traditional Italian immigrant father Salvo about his plan to propose to his American girlfriend, and Salvo insists on joining them for a weekend with her parents. Despite the clash between their two cultures and initial perception of having nothing in common, they eventually become a single, unified family by the end of the summer holiday weekend.[2]

Cast

Production

On April 26, 2018, it was announced that Sebastian Maniscalco was set to star in an untitled film inspired by his life for Lionsgate, with Austen Earl attached to co-write the screenplay alongside Maniscalco.[3] There were no further developments until May 12, 2021, when it was announced that Laura Terruso was set to direct the film and Robert de Niro was cast in a lead role. American Pie's Chris and Paul Weitz were attached to produce the film alongside Andrew Miano for their production company Depth of Field.[4] In September 2021, Leslie Bibb and Kim Cattrall joined the lead cast.[5][6] In November 2021, Brett Dier, Anders Holm, and David Rasche joined the cast.[7]

Principal photography began on September 21, 2021, in Mobile, Alabama, and lasted for one month.[8][9]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released by Lionsgate on May 26, 2023.[2]

References
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  2. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 6, 2022). "Lionsgate's 'Expendables 4', Sebastian Maniscalco's 'About My Father' & Adele Lim Comedy Get 2023 Release Dates". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  3. Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 26, 2018). "Sebastian Maniscalco To Co-Write, Star In Lionsgate Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  4. N'Duka, Amanda (May 12, 2021). "Robert De Niro Joins Sebastian Maniscalco In Lionsgate Comedy 'About My Father'; Laura Terruso Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 20, 2021). "Leslie Bibb Joins Sebastian Maniscalco & Robert De Niro In Lionsgate's 'About My Father'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 27, 2021). "Kim Cattrall Boards Lionsgate Sebastian Maniscalco & Robert De Niro Comedy 'About My Father'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  7. Grobar, Matt (November 18, 2021). "Brett Dier, Anders Holm & David Rasche Board Lionsgate's Sebastian Maniscalco Comedy 'About My Father'". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  8. Lane, Keith (September 21, 2021). "Robert De Niro movie filming in Mobile". NBC 15 News. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  9. Specker, Lawrence (September 9, 2021). "Movie starring Robert De Niro looking for background actors in Mobile". AL.COM. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
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