Interview with Michelle Danner | Director & Star of The Italians - 3 Geeks Conversations

No matter where your family comes from, we all know the feeling—family can drive us crazy, but love somehow holds it all together. In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Michelle Danner to talk about her latest heartfelt comedy, The Italians, fresh off the heels of her powerful courtroom drama Miranda's Victim.

The Italians follows the chaos and charm of the Vitali family, led by fiery matriarch Angelina (played by Danner herself), her well-meaning husband Vincenzo (Rob Estes), and their son Nico (Matthew Daddario). When Nico introduces his new girlfriend Lily (Abigail Breslin) to the family, dinner turns into a hilarious and emotional rollercoaster—one that unravels secrets, family tensions, and plenty of unexpected revelations.

Michelle shares with us how her own Italian family inspired the character of Angelina, the journey of bringing The Italians to life, and the joy of working with a dynamic ensemble cast including Perrey Reeves, David DeLuise, Lanie Kazan, Olivia Luccardi, and Luca Riemma.

With themes of love, forgiveness, and the beautifully messy bonds of family, The Italians is a film that will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even call your mom.

🍝 The Italians will be available on Amazon, Google, and iTunes/Apple starting April 11.

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