Toni Collette & Karren Karagulian Join Netflix's Italian Heist Movie 'Positano'
Oscar winner Daniel Roher adds five actors to the romantic caper starring Matthew McConaughey and Zoe Saldaña. The film is set in the titular Italian coastal town.
“Starring Matthew McConaughey and Zoe Saldaña, Positano follows a charming jewel thief who gives up the good life to help a mysterious woman as they plot a high-stakes score that’s worth a lot more than just money.”
- Director
- Daniel Roher
- Starring
- Matthew McConaughey, Zoe Saldaña, Toni Collette
- Genre
- Romance, Crime, Thriller
- Where to Watch
- Netflix
Toni Collette and Karren Karagulian are among five actors newly added to the cast of Netflix’s upcoming film Positano, according to Deadline. They join previously announced leads Matthew McConaughey and Zoe Saldaña in the project.
The film is directed by Daniel Roher. The story is described as a romantic heist caper set in the titular Italian coastal town, following a charming jewel thief who teams up with a mysterious woman for a high-stakes score.
Who else joined the cast?
Alongside Collette and Karagulian, the new additions include Salvatore Esposito, Michele Savoia, and Lorenzo de Moor. Character details for all newcomers are currently under wraps. The script for Positano was penned by Alessandro Tanaka and Brian Gatewood.
Who is making the film?
Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan for Working Title are producing the film alongside Derrin Schlesinger. Executive producers include Amelia Granger and Katherine Pomfret for Working Title, as well as the screenwriters Tanaka and Gatewood.
The film adds to Netflix's slate of original features and marks a genre shift for Roher, who is known for documentary work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Positano' about?
According to the report, Positano is a romantic heist caper set in the Italian town of the same name. It follows a charming jewel thief who gives up his good life to help a mysterious woman as they plot a high-stakes score that's 'worth a lot more than just money.'
Who are the lead actors in 'Positano'?
The film stars Matthew McConaughey and Zoe Saldaña in the lead roles. They were announced prior to this latest casting news about Toni Collette, Karren Karagulian, and others.
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