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Acclaimed Actor Mark Ruffalo to Star in Vatican Thriller 'Santo Subito!'
10 Nov
Summary
- Mark Ruffalo to play morally complex investigator in Vatican-set thriller
- Film follows priest tasked with examining Pope John Paul II's path to sainthood
- Produced by European studios, including Vuelta Group, set to launch at AFM
In the coming weeks, acclaimed actor Mark Ruffalo will begin filming his next daring project, the Vatican-set thriller "Santo Subito!." Ruffalo, who received an Oscar nomination earlier this year for his role in "Poor Things," will play Father Joseph Murolo, an American-born priest summoned by the Vatican to serve as the "devil's advocate" in the investigation of Pope John Paul II's life and potential path to sainthood.
Set after the pontiff's death in 2005, the film follows Murolo as he interviews confidantes and witnesses, navigating a "moral labyrinth" that ultimately puts his own faith to the test. Penned by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Thomas Bidegain, "Santo Subito!" will begin filming on March 9 on location in Italy and Poland.
The ambitious project is being produced by thriving companies across Europe, including France's Mandarin & Compagnie, Italy's Indiana Production, and Poland's Madants. Playtime, a Vuelta Group company, has boarded international sales and will introduce the film to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market (AFM).
