Overview

• The film 'Nonnas,' based on the true story of Joe Scaravella, premieres on Netflix on May 9, 2025, celebrating Italian-American culture and the power of food to bring people together.
• Vince Vaughn stars as Joe Scaravella, an MTA employee who channels personal loss into opening a restaurant, Enoteca Maria, staffed entirely by nonnas (grandmothers).
• Joe Manganiello plays Scaravella's best friend, Bruno, with the cast also featuring Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Brenda Vaccaro, and Talia Shire as the nonnas.
• Directed by Stephen Chbosky and co-written with Liz Maccie, the film draws inspiration from deeply personal experiences, including Maccie's connection to her late mother.
• The story highlights themes of family, cultural heritage, and community, with the cast and creators emphasizing the emotional resonance and celebratory spirit of the Italian-American experience.