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John Woo, Nicolas Cage Reunite on Gambino Biopic About Mob Boss Carlo Gambino

WME Independent launches the newly retooled, NextG‑financed package at the American Film Market.

Overview

  • Cage is set to play Carlo Gambino with Woo directing, marking their first collaboration since Face/Off.
  • George Gallo and Oscar winner Nick Vallelonga wrote the script, which frames the story through journalist Jimmy Breslin investigating after Gambino’s death.
  • NextG Films is financing, with producers Cassian Elwes, Edward Zeng, Robert Daly Jr., and David Lipper; Cage, Gallo, and Vallelonga will also produce.
  • The project, first floated years ago, has been overhauled with the new creative team and is now being taken to buyers by WME Independent.
  • A release date and distribution are not set, and talk of a potential Face/Off sequel remains speculative.