Legendary action director John Woo (Silent Night) is teaming up once again with actor Nicolas Cage (The Surfer)—more than 30 years after their blockbuster hit Face/Off and 23 years after Windtalkers—for a gritty new Mafia-era drama titled Gambino. The project is headed to the American Film Market where sales agency WME Independent will launch international rights.
Cage is locked in to play real-life mob boss Carlo Gambino, placing him front-and-center in a story of power, betrayal and criminal legacy. Woo brings his signature style—sweeping visuals, operatic action, and moral stakes—to this mafia saga, signaling a full-on return to form.
While the full cast and production timeline haven’t been detailed yet, the reunion of Woo and Cage has instantly generated buzz among action-movie fans and industry watchers alike. With WME Independent launching the package at AFM, Gambino is positioned as a high-profile global action-drama.
SOURCE: Deadline