ComingSoon can exclusively debut the Cassino in Ischia trailer for the new comedy movie directed by Frank Ciota and starring Prison Break’s Dominic Purcell. It will be available on digital platforms on October 1, 2024.
“Former box office king Nic Cassino (Dominic Purcell, Prison Break) finds himself overshadowed by a new generation of action stars,” the synopsis for the movie reads. “Determined to revive his career, he heads to Italy, where he teams up with an eccentric, down-on-his-luck Italian director to create an artsy, groundbreaking action movie. But as they stumble through cultural clashes and a chaotic production, Nic’s comeback attempt spirals into a hilarious journey of mishaps, reinvention, and unexpected discoveries.”
Check out the exclusive Cassino in Ischia trailer below (watch more trailers and clips):
What do we know about Cassino in Ischia?
The rest of the Cassino in Ischia cast includes Ugo Dighero, Miriam Candurro, Marcello Romolo, Carlotta Natoli, Lucianna DeFalco, Fabio Avaro, Simone Mazzella, and Alessia Santalucia. Purcell’s role was originally going to be played by Punisher: War Zone star Ray Stevenson; however, Stevenson sadly passed away in May 2023, and the role was recast.
The screenplay was written by Joseph A. Ciota. Barbara DeFina produces the movie, while Ciota, Joseph A. Ciota, and Cristina Giubbetti serve as executive producers.
Frank Ciota’s past filmography includes 1997’s The North End, 2002’s Ciao America, and 2010’s Stiffs. He also served as a production assistant on Martin Scorsese’s Casino, which was released in 1995. In addition to playing Lincoln Burrows in Prison Break, Purcell is known for starring in 2000’s Mission: Impossible 2, 2002’s Equilibrium, 2004’s Blade: Trinity, 2011’s Straw Dogs, 2021’s Blood Red Sky, 2023’s Assassin, and more. He also played Mick Rory/Heat Wave in The CW’s Arrowverse.
