Rob Gronkowski, Sistine Stallone, Mischa Barton & More Join Crime Thriller ‘Bad News On The Doorstep'
EXCLUSIVE: Former NFL star Rob 'Gronk' Gronkowski (The Roaring Game), Sistine Stallone (47 Meters Down: Uncaged), and Mischa Barton (The O.C.) are among new additions to Bad News on the Doorstep, the 1950s mafia crime thriller on which we were first to report a week ago.
As previously announced, Chazz Palminteri and Robert Davi lead the cast opposite their sons, Dante Palminteri and Nick Davi. Others newly set include Robert Picardo (Star Trek: Voyager), Cerina Vincent (Cabin Fever), Federico Castelluccio (The Sopranos), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Ed Marinaro (Blue Mountain State), John Fiore (The Sopranos), Kea Ho (Junction), Rob Goon (The Roaring Game) and Godsmack lead singer Sully Erna (Bleed for This).
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Recently wrapping production in Rhode Island, Bad News on the Doorstep unfolds as a poignant coming-of-age narrative chronicling the lives of Frank and Gino, two Italian-American high-school football prodigies amidst the gritty backdrop of late 1950s New Jersey. Beyond the gridiron, they confront a myriad of trials, from the complexities of post-football existence to the allure of delving into the underworld of organized crime. As they traverse this tumultuous landscape, they glean invaluable insights and grapple with profound life lessons, shaping their destinies in unexpected ways.
Directed by Tom DeNucci (Vault), the film is produced by Verdi Productions (Bleed for This). Chad A. Verdi (The Irishman) is producing, along with Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba and Sera Verdi. Exec producers include Peter Watzka, Dan Autiello, Joe Cervasio, John T. Callaghan, Anthony Gudas, Peter Baccile, Tom Bernardo, Vito Cucci, Joey Maurillo and Barry Maurillo. DeNucci and Cervasio adapted the script from the latter's semi-autobiographical novel.
In a statement to Deadline, Verdi Production President Chad A. Verdi said, 'The entire cast of this film is a powerhouse of talent and showcase a remarkable range. From veteran actors to former athletes to famous musicians – and hidden gems like Sistine, an incredibly gifted up-and-coming actress with a remarkable presence every time she is on screen. We are eager to transport viewers back to the 1950s to experience this exceptional story of crime, family, loyalty, heartbreak and football.'
Gronkowski is repped by UTA; Stallone by Independent Artist Group; and Barton by Cowley, Knox & Guy, WME, CLA Partners, and Kopeikin Law P.C.
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