Directed by Mark Waters, La Dolce Villa is an upcoming Netflix project, adding to the director’s repertoire of acclaimed works such as Mean Girls, Vampire Academy, and Mr. Popper’s Penguins. This venture marks Waters’ third collaboration with Netflix, following his debut with the 2021 film He’s All That and the upcoming Rom-Com Mother of The Bride, slated for release in May 2024.
Release Dates
Filming for La Dolce Villa, a Netflix original, commenced on March 11, 2024, with Rome and Italy serving as primary shooting locations. Waters provided an update on the series via an Instagram post in January 2024, sharing his exploration for filming sites. In the post, he reflected on his experience in Tuscany, expressing hope for a more luxurious shoot. While filming began in March 2024, it is scheduled to conclude in May 2024. Therefore, based on this timeline, the film is anticipated to premiere in early 2025.
Plot
As filming has recently begun, the plot details of La Dolce Villa remain undisclosed. However, Netflix has released a synopsis for the series, outlining the story of Eric, a successful businessman who travels to Italy to prevent his dreamy daughter, Olivia, from squandering her life savings on restoring a dilapidated villa she bought for €1. Despite Eric’s intentions, Italy has its own plans, promising beauty, magic, and romance. Notably, the synopsis bears resemblance to the 2020 film Made In Italy, currently available for streaming in the United States.
Cast
Netflix has confirmed the cast for La Dolce Villa, which includes:
- Scott Foley (known for Scandal and Scrubs) as Eric, the affluent businessman and father.
- Maia Reficco (from Do Revenge) portraying Olivia.
- Violante Placido (noted for The American) cast as Eric’s love interest.
- Giuseppe Futia (from Still Out of My League) appearing as Olivia’s love interest.
Additionally, the ensemble cast features Nunzia Schiano, Jenny De Nucci, and Madior Fall. The romantic comedy film is produced by Robyn Snyder, Deborah Evans, and Nicola Rosada.
Trailer
As the film is currently in the filming stage, no trailers are available. However, with filming set to conclude in May 2024, audiences can anticipate a trailer for La Dolce Villa by late 2024. The film is expected to premiere on Netflix in the second quarter of 2025.