Ray Romano’s Directorial Debut ‘Somewhere in Queens’ Sells to Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions
variety.comRebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions nabbed “Somewhere in Queens,” a heartfelt comedy from writer-director Ray Romano.
Romano, who stars in the movie as a working-class dad, also directed, co-wrote and produced “Somewhere in Queens” in his feature filmmaking debut.
The film will be released theatrically by Roadside Attractions in 2023. “I am so excited to know that Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions will be bringing this movie to theaters everywhere,” Romano said. “I lived with every facet of this production for years, as a director, co-writer, actor and producer.
It’s such a personal story for me, and it’s inspiring to see these two companies step up because they believe in the movie as much as I do.” In the film, Romano plays Leo Russo, a father who goes to great lengths to secure a basketball scholarship for his son, a high school senior.
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