EXCLUSIVE: The Corleone family has finally come together for a real Italian dinner. In this clip from the May 12 episode of The Offer on Paramount Plus, Francis Ford Coppola (Dan Fogler) greets the cast of The Godfather for their first gathering before shooting commences on the film.Much to Coppola’s delight, the actors immediately settle into their roles.
Marlon Brando (Justin Chambers) sits at the head of the table and insists his wife be served first. He then gives a speech thanking the group for attending his birthday meal.The Offer is based on producer Albert S.
Ruddy’s experience making the 1972 film that Coppola directed and adapted with Mario Puzo from Puzo’s bestselling novel. Besides Chambers and Fogler, The Offer stars Miles Teller as Al Ruddy, Matthew Goode as Robert Evans, Juno Temple as Bettye McCartt, Giovanni Ribisi as Joe Colombo, Burn Gorman as Charles Bluhdorn, Colin Hanks as Barry Lapidus and Patrick Gallo as Mario Puzo.The 10-episode event series from Paramount TV Studios premiered April 28.
It was created and written by Michael Tolkin (Escape at Dannemora, The Player) and written and executive produced by Nikki Toscano (Hunters), who serves as showrunner.
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