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Scott Foley Stars in Netflix's Italian Rom-Com 'La Dolce Villa'

The film, set to premiere February 13, follows a businessman rediscovering love and purpose in the picturesque Italian countryside.

  • Scott Foley plays Eric, a former chef-turned-businessman, who travels to Italy to dissuade his daughter from renovating a crumbling villa she purchased for one euro.
  • The romantic comedy, directed by Mark Waters, features a storyline where Eric finds romance with the town's mayor, Francesca, played by Violante Placido.
  • The film explores themes of family, second chances, and self-discovery, as Eric reconnects with his culinary roots and navigates his evolving relationship with his daughter.
  • Filming took place across Rome, Tuscany, and eastern Lazio, with the villa's interiors constructed at Cinecittà Studios in Rome.
  • La Dolce Villa will debut on Netflix on February 13, just in time for Valentine's Day, offering a lighthearted escape to the Italian countryside.
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