In the preview for the forthcoming mafia movie “The Alto Knights,” directed by Barry Levinson, Robert De Niro is shown to be a twofold star. He portrays dual characters – Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, who were actual heads of New York’s Genovese crime family in real life.
As a devoted admirer, let me share that I’m thrilled about the stellar cast for this upcoming production! Right beside De Niro, we have Debra Messing playing Bobbie, Costello’s wife, Katherine Narducci as Anna, Genovese’s spouse, and Cosmo Jarvis. The intriguingly titled “The Alto Knights” promises to delve into the gripping tale of Italian American mafiosi in mid-20th century, focusing on Genovese’s attempted hit on Costello in 1957. I can hardly wait!
Robert De Niro has a long history of playing characters in crime thrillers, particularly those with connections to the mob. His debut was in Martin Scorsese’s 1973 film “Mean Streets,” where he acted alongside Harvey Keitel. Later, he collaborated with Francis Ford Coppola for “The Godfather Part II” in 1974 and then returned to work with Scorsese on his 1990 mob-themed movie, “Goodfellas.” Throughout his career, De Niro has also appeared in films such as “Casino,” “A Bronx Tale,” “Heat,” and many other crime dramas.
In March 2023, Levinson referred to “The Alto Knights” narrative as a tale of “friends who transform into bitter foes.” Regarding De Niro’s dual roles, Levinson expressed his admiration, stating, “It’s incredible. He’s such an exceptional actor. It felt like I was working with two distinct individuals, almost as if I were collaborating with two separate actors.
Previously, De Niro and Levinson have collaborated on films such as “Wag the Dog”, “Sleeper”, “The Wizard of Lies”, and “What Just Happened”. The script for the upcoming movie “Alto Knights” is written by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote “Goodfellas” and penned the book that inspired Martin Scorsese’s film adaptation, “Wiseguy: A Mafia Family Story”.
Warner Bros.’ “The Alto Knights” hits theaters on March 21. Watch the trailer below.
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2025-01-14 20:18