Always Amore is a collaboration between Giada De Laurentiis and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Autumn Reeser (The Wedding Veil Unveiled, 90210), Tyler Hynes (An Unexpected Christmas, It Was Always You), and Patty McCormick feature in this new film (The Bad Seed, General Hospital).
The script was written by Julie Sherman Wolfe. Always Amore was directed by Kevin Fair.
“Always Amore,” a new drama from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries set to premiere in Spring 2022, has begun production. The new film is executive produced by Giada De Laurentiis, a worldwide renowned celebrity chef, New York Times best-selling book, restaurateur, and Emmy Award-winning distinctive TV personality. Autumn Reeser (“The Wedding Veil”), Tyler Hynes (“An Unexpected Christmas”), and Patty McCormack (The Bad Seed), all Academy Award nominees, star in the film.
“Always Amore” is a collaboration between Front Street Pictures and Gastronomy Road. Charles Cooper was in charge of the production. Executive Producers include Giada De Laurentiis, Anne Fox, Dan Fox, Harvey Kahn, Allen Lewis, Bianca Versteeg, Danielle Jackson, and Orly Adelson. Julie Sherman Wolfe’s script is being directed by Kevin Fair.
Plot- Elizabeth (Reeser) is doing everything she can to keep her late husband’s once-famous — but now struggling — Italian restaurant afloat, with the help of her mother-in-law Nonna (McCormack). With business on the decline, she is compelled to team up with Ben (Hynes), a professional restaurant consultant, to see if they can turn things around. Elizabeth initially opposes the improvements Ben believes will rescue the restaurant, but as they get closer, Elizabeth sees that change is not always bad. She rediscovers her love of baking, and her heart may even open up to new love.
“Cinema and Italian culture have long been a part of Giada’s family’s history. She always wanted to combine her passions for food and film to Executive Produce a Hallmark film that authentically reflects her incredible Italian background. Agostino “Dino,” De Laurentiis’ grandfather, was one of the producers who helped bring Italian cinema into the mainstream after WWII, with 38 films nominated for Academy Awards.
“Everyday Italian,” a Food Network show hosted by De Laurentiis, launched in 2002 and was followed by “Giada’s Weekend Getaways,” “Giada at Home,” “Giada Entertains,” “Giada in Italy,” “Simply Giada,” and “Giada’s Holiday Handbook,” which helped her become a household brand throughout the world.
Is “Always Amore” based on a true story?
This is a fiction movie. Being a fictional movie, it surely touches the right chords of how a woman without a husband manages a restaurant to save the restaurant’s reputation. The struggle is something, everybody can relate to.
Always Amore is Giada De Laurentiis’ first Executive Produced film for Hallmark. What information do we have about it? Elizabeth (Reeser) is a struggling restaurant owner, according to Deadline. Her late husband’s Italian restaurant had a prestigious reputation. It is presently, however, in trouble. Elizabeth enlists the help of her mother-in-law, Nonna (McCormick), but nothing works. She is now obligated to collaborate with a restaurant expert.
Ben (Hynes), an experienced restaurant consultant, walks in. He’s inspecting the situation to see where they can make improvements to the company. Ben is attempting to assist her in making a positive change. Elizabeth, on the other hand, is adamantly opposed to Ben’s suggestions.
Elizabeth gradually becomes more receptive to change. Perhaps some of Ben’s suggestions will work? Most importantly, she has rekindled her passion for baking.
Although Giada will not be playing a romantic ingénue in this film, her presence behind the camera will undoubtedly make it a foodie’s favorite and an incredible feast for the eyes.