Chris Pine Cast in Carolina Cavalli's 'The Kidnapping of Arabella'

The Italian dramedy, also starring Benedetta Porcaroli, begins filming this week in Northern Italy.

Pine takes on an Italian-speaking role in Cavalli's second feature film.
Benedetta Porcaroli portrays Holly, a young woman grappling with her identity.
The movie follows Cavalli's successful debut, 'Amanda', which premiered at Venice and Toronto.
Production is backed by Elsinore Film and Fremantle's The Apartment.
Filming locations include the Veneto and Emilia Romagna regions.