Ray Romano Makes His Directorial Debut With SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS; Film Picked Up by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions

Ray Romano has made his directorial debut with an upcoming film titled Somewhere in Queens, and it was just picked up by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions.

In the film, “Romano plays Leo Russo, a father who goes to great lengths to secure a basketball scholarship for his son, a high school senior.” Romano said in a sttement:

“I am so excited to know that Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions will be bringing this movie to theaters everywhere. I lived with every facet of this production for years, as a director, co-writer, actor and producer. It’s such a personal story for me, and it’s inspiring to see these two companies step up because they believe in the movie as much as I do.”

Eda Kowan, Lionsgate’s executive VP of acquisitions and co-productions added: “Ray Romano has delivered an outstanding directorial debut, creating a vibrant family tapestry that is immediately relatable and heartfelt. We are very proud to be distributing the film with our partners at Roadside and feel it will really connect with audiences.”

Howard Cohen, Roadside Attractions’ co-president, added, “We at Roadside fell in love with Ray Romano’s accomplished directorial debut, which takes us into the heart of the boisterous and unforgettable Russo family in Queens. Ray finds deeply satisfying drama and humor in their ostentatious celebrations and caustic expressions of love.”  

I enjoy most of the projects that Romano has been a part of over the years. He’s just got that great dry sense of humor and I’ll be looking forward to this.

The film will be released theatrically by Roadside Attractions in 2023.