Al Pacino and Katie Holmes are gearing up to star in the forthcoming drama film Captivated.
Italian producer Andrea Iervolino has joined a mob thriller drama that will chronicle the kidnapping tale of John Paul Getty III in a different way than Ridley Scott’s All the Money in the World.
Captivated, which will be directed by Dito Montiel, follows the 1973 kidnapping of Getty III and the surprising bond between Pacino’s Calabrian mafia boss Saro Mammoliti and Holmes Gail Getty, mother of Getty III.
The official synopsis reads, “They are two souls from completely different worlds, drawn together by a tragedy that will forever change their lives. Amid psychological tension and subtle desire, theirs is a seductive game of chess that adds a crucial layer to the mystery of the Getty kidnapping.”
Iervolino, the CEO of the recently formed Andrea Iervolino Company, which he established after an acrimonious split with his erstwhile business partner Monica Bacardi, quipped, “We are proud to be part of a project with such powerful storytelling, an outstanding cast and a strong, personal directorial vision from Dito Montiel.”
“Bringing part of the production to Italy is a source of pride for us: it means once again showcasing our country and its talents within a major international production,” he noted.
It is pertinent to mention that Captivated, the long-gestating film, will begin shooting in Rome later this month.
