Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Anthony Hopkins to Star in ‘Maserati: The Brothers,’ Biopic of Famous Car Family Directed by Bobby Moresco

The role of Anthony Hopkins in "Maserati: Bobby Moresco is the director of the English-language biopic The Brothers, which is about the family behind Italy's high-performance automobiles, including Ferrari and Lamborghini. 

The legendary Oscar-winning actor will take on the role of an Italian financier who provides funding for the Maserati brothers. Through his new film and television company, The Andrea Iervolino Company, Italy's Andrea Iervolino produces the "Maserati" movie.

The biopic "Lamborghini: The Movie" was produced by Iervolino's previous company, ILBE Group, in which he was partnered with Monika Bacardi. It was directed by Bobby Moresco. The Man Behind the Legend" and was likewise among the makers of Micheal Mann's "Ferrari" featuring Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz.

It's a dream come true to have Anthony Hopkins on board, Iervolino said in a statement. We are eager to see how he brings depth to his role, and his unparalleled ability to embody complex characters will undoubtedly elevate our story.

Other projecting subtleties on "Maserati: The Brothers," whose filming will soon begin in Bologna, is still being kept a secret.

Three brothers started Maserati in a garage in Bologna, central Italy, in 1914: Ernesto, Alfieri, and Ettore The company's emblem is a copy of the trident that can be found in Bologna's Fountain of Neptune. The company, which is now known for making exotic luxury cars, has always been associated with auto racing. Alfieri Maserati nearly lost his life while driving the "Type 26," Maserati's first Grand Prix race car, in the 1927 Messina Cup race. Alfieri passed away on March 3, 1932, at the age of 44, from injuries sustained in the accident. While still involved, the brothers sold a controlling stake in the company in 1937, which is now owned by Fiat.

In Roland Emmerich's gladiator series "Those About to Die," Hopkins played emperor Vespasian in the final decade of his reign. This was Hopkins' most memorable performance.

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