Vince Marcello to Direct YA Rom-Com 'Son of the Mob' Adaptation
The director behind Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth' franchise will helm the film for Red Sage Studios and Sun Distribution.
“I was laughing from the opening scene. Being Italian American myself, I could immediately visualize these characters, and I was in from the moment James shared the project with me.”
- Director
- Vince Marcello
- Genre
- Romantic Comedy
Vince Marcello is set to direct and produce an adaptation of the YA novel Son of the Mob, according to Deadline. The filmmaker, known for helming Netflix's The Kissing Booth trilogy, will work from a script he co-wrote with his frequent collaborator Jay Arnold.
Red Sage Studios and Sun Distribution have added the romantic comedy to their development slate. The story follows Vince, a teenager desperate for a normal life despite being the son of a mob boss. His world collides with comedic consequences when he falls for the daughter of the FBI agent investigating his family.
Marcello expressed his immediate connection to the material. “I was laughing from the opening scene,” he told Deadline. “Being Italian American myself, I could immediately visualize these characters, and I was in from the moment James shared the project with me.”
Who is adapting 'Son of the Mob'?
Marcello is directing and producing, reuniting with screenwriter Jay Arnold. The pair previously collaborated on the second and third installments of the The Kissing Booth film series for Netflix. While those films debuted before Netflix's current viewership reporting standards, available data indicated they were significant hits for the streamer.
What is the production status?
Filming is slated to take place in Canada with Vancouver-based Brightlight Pictures. The project joins other adaptations on Red Sage Studios' development slate.
The film is based on the novel by Canadian children's and YA author Gordon Korman.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote the 'Son of the Mob' novel?
The film is based on the young adult novel Son of the Mob by Canadian author Gordon Korman.
What other projects is Red Sage Studios developing?
According to the report, Red Sage Studios' slate also includes an adaptation of Jessica Cunsolo's She's with Me.
Where will the movie be filmed?
Production for Son of the Mob is slated to take place in Canada with the Vancouver-based company Brightlight Pictures.
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