Isla Fisher and The Gilded Age star Blake Ritson have joined the cast of Captivated, an upcoming thriller starring Al Pacino that explores the extraordinary true story of the 1973 kidnapping of John Paul Getty III. Jackson Kelly, known for his roles in The Pitt and The Body, has also been announced as a new cast member.
Directed by Dito Montiel, the film is currently in production across Calabria and Rome, Italy.
Set against the backdrop of 1970s Italy, Captivated promises to offer a fresh perspective on the infamous kidnapping, exploring a previously untold angle of the case. The story has been portrayed before in Ridley Scott’s film All the Money in the World and the FX television series Trust.
The film is produced by Michael Mammoliti and Manasvi Mamgai of 32Red Entertainment, alongside Andrea Bucko and Nicky Weinstock of Sweetheart Entertainment, with Cassian Elwes also serving as a producer. Additional producers include Michael Jefferson, Poppy Shaw of Calcott Films, Vinod Bhanushali of Bhanushali Studios Limited (BSL), and Anamaria Jakic.
Producer and co-writer Michael Mammoliti says the project holds special significance for him because of his family’s personal connection to the events.
“For me, this project is deeply personal. My family has a direct connection to these events, and I grew up with a very different understanding of the story than the one audiences have seen on screen,” Mammoliti explained. “With Dito, our remarkable cast and our producing partners, we have an opportunity to bring a new dimension to a story the world thinks it already knows.”
Producer Andrea Bucko also expressed excitement about finally bringing the long-developed project to the screen after years of work.
“After a decade of work, we’re proud to finally share this film with audiences,” Bucko said.
Bucko praised Montiel’s distinctive filmmaking style, highlighting his ability to bring emotional depth and authenticity to the story. She pointed to his 2006 film A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints as a key reason he was the right choice to direct the project.
“Saro Mammoliti’s story is utterly captivating, and I knew it needed a director who could capture its truth,” she said. “What made A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints so special was the raw grit Dito Montiel brings to his storytelling, and that’s exactly why we trusted him with this movie. I’ve been a huge fan of his work for years, and he delivered beyond anything we hoped for.”
With a notable cast and a fresh approach to one of the most infamous kidnapping cases in history, Captivated aims to reveal a different side of a story that has fascinated audiences for decades.
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