Regé-Jean Page & Halle Bailey to Lead Universal’s Rom-Com Movie Italianna

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Regé-Jean Page (from Bridgerton) and Halle Bailey (from The Little Mermaid) have been confirmed to play the main roles in an upcoming Universal Pictures film titled “Italianna,” which is shrouded in secrecy regarding its plot and characters. However, it’s expected to be a romantic comedy.

Who else is involved in Italianna?

In a new development, Italianna is set to be helmed by director Kat Coiro (known for She-Hulk and Matlock), who previously teamed up with Universal Pictures on the Jennifer Lopez-starring romantic comedy Marry Me released in 2022. The script for this film has been penned by Ryan Engle, inspired by an original concept conceived by Ryan Engle and Kristin Engle. Will Packer Productions are responsible for its production as part of their agreement with Universal Pictures, with Will Packer and Johanna Byer serving as producers. Erik Baiers and Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project on behalf of Universal, while Alvie Hurtado will do so for Will Packer Productions.

Recently, the actor who was last marked on a movie called “Black Bag,” produced by Focus Features and classified as a spy thriller, found himself alongside Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender in the leading roles. At present, he is slated to star in an as-yet-unnamed Amazon MGM Studios series that takes inspiration from the adventures of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, a project that’s been underway since 2022. Notably, this notable figure from Bridgerton has also secured a role in a forthcoming film adapting Alexandre Dumas’ novel “The Count of Monte Cristo,” where he will additionally serve as the producer.

The actor who you most recently bookmarked appeared in the Focus Features’ movie, titled “Black Bag” and categorized as a spy thriller, with Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender leading the cast. He is now set to star in an upcoming Amazon MGM Studios series, yet to be named, which resembles the escapades of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; this project has been brewing since 2022. Remarkably, this rising star from Bridgerton has also landed a role in a new cinematic rendition of Alexandre Dumas’ novel “The Count of Monte Cristo,” where he will double up as the producer.

Speaking from personal experience, I, Bailey, have just embarked on a new movie venture, marking my return to the silver screen after an approximately two-year hiatus that followed my back-to-back roles in 2023’s The Little Mermaid and The Color Purple. Aside from my acting career, I’m also recognized for playing Sky Forster on ABC’s hit spin-off series, Grown-ish.

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2025-03-28 01:10