Anthony Ippolito Will Play Al Pacino in The Behind the Scenes GODFATHER Series THE OFFER
Anthony Ippolito (Grand Army) is set to play Al Pacino in the upcoming Paramount+ series The Offer, which will tell the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather.
The Offer is based on the Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy’s never before revealed experiences of making the iconic film that was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Miles Teller is taking on the role of Rudy and he is joined by Matthew Goode as legendary producer Robert Evans, Giovanni Ribisi as mob boss Joe Colombo, Colin Hanks as Paramount executive Barry Lapidus, Dan Fogler will star as Francis Ford Coppola, Juno Temple as Bettye McCartt, Ruddy’s assistant, Burn Gorman as Charles Bluhdorn, Justin Chambers as Marlon Brando), Patrick Gallo as Mario Puzo, Josh Zuckerman as Peter Bart, Meredith Garretson as Ali MacGraw, Nora Arnezeder as Francoise Glazer, Paul McCrane as Jack Ballard, Anthony Skordi as Carlo Gambino, Jake Cannavale as Caesar, James Madio as Gino, Michael Rispoli as Tommy Lucchese, Stephanie Koenig as Andrea Eastman, Lou Ferrigno as Lenny Montana, Frank John Hughes as Frank Sinatra, and Danny Nucci as Congressman Mario Biaggi.
The series will consist of 10 episodes, and it’s being written and executive produced by Michael Tolkin (Escape at Dannemora and The Player). Ruddy will also serve as executive producer alongside Leslie Greif and Nikki Toscano (Hunters), who is also serving as showrunner. Dexter Fletcher is attached to direct the first and last block of episodes in addition to executive producing the series.
Source: Deadline