‘Maserati: The Brothers’ Has Officially Begun Filming in Italy

Cameras are rolling on the latest sports car movie, Maserati: The Brothers. 

Production is currently underway in Italy where producer Andrea Iervolino (Ferrari, Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend) and director Bobby Moresco are working on their next automotive biopic, Deadline reported. According to the entertainment news site, filming is expected to take place at Rome’s famous Cinecittà studios. There will also be scenes shot around Modena and Bologna.

“Cinecittà is a place where dreams come to life, and for a passionate, complex story like Maserati: The Brothers, it is the perfect setting,” Moresco told Deadline last month. “This is a story of resilience, innovation, and the human spirit, and I couldn’t be prouder of the team and cast bringing it to light.” 

The news that filming has started comes at the same time it was announced that Italian actor Salvatore Esposito (Fargo) and actress Maya Talem have been added the ensemble cast. The two newcomers join Michele Morrone, who will play Alfieri Il Maserati. Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba, and Andy Garcia have also signed onto star in the project.  

“Working with such an extraordinary cast and filming in an iconic place like Cinecittà is the perfect way to honor the legacy of the Maserati family,” Iervolino added. “Additionally, with Tuscany Film Studio’s VR technology, we’re creating an innovative cinematic experience deeply rooted in Italian heritage.” 

The film, which doesn’t have an official release date yet, will center around the siblings behind the iconic automotive brand. The company was originally founded in Bologna in 1914 by brothers Alfieri, Ettore, and Ernesto Maserati. In 1927, Alfieri drove the Italian marque’s first Grand Prix vehicle during the Messina Cup where he experienced a traumatic, near fatal accident on the course. A few years later, he died due to injuries inflicted during the crash at age 44. 

While fans await news of the premiere, the Andrea Iervolino Company has another high-octane biopic in the works about legendary automaker Bugatti. The producer announced in October that he was making a movie about the company’s founder, Ettore Bugatti, from when he first founded the brand in 1909 up until the passing of his 30-year-old son Jean in 1939 who died during a test-drive near the family’s factory in France.