At the end of 2023, filming for the new Peter Greenaway film with the working title “Lucca Mortis” began in the Tuscan town of Lucca. Although the production is currently shrouded in mystery, it is already known that a 90-year-old tailor will appear alongside Dustin Hoffman and , who will play the main roles. The story of his involvement is material for a separate film.
During his break from work, he went to a cafe. He got a role in a new film by a British director
It was a day like any other. Vittoriano Bertozzi, the owner of one of the most popular tailoring studios in the Tuscan town of Lucca, went to a local cafe during a break at work. He ordered coffee and, as always, sat at the table. After a while, his blissful rest was interrupted by a woman who, as it turned out after a short conversation, was responsible for selecting extras for Peter Greenaway’s latest film. – You have a beautiful face – and she offered the 90-year-old a cameo role.
Surprised by this situation, the man initially thought it was a joke. Nevertheless, he agreed to have some photos taken of him. After reflection and persuasion from his relatives, he decided to invite the team to his studio, where he was presented with the terms of cooperation. Despite his initial fears, he finally decided to take advantage of the offer, which would be his first experience of this type in his life.
A 90-year-old tailor comments on his involvement in production. He revealed that extras came to the castings from different regions of the country
When the news about the start spread around the area, many people expressed their willingness to participate, even as an extra. The producers even announced a recruitment of episodic actors, which attracted over two thousand people. interested. Some spent many hours in line to take part in the casting, but only a few managed to interest the creators. – I want to laugh because I read that people also came from outside Lucca and stood in line for hours hoping to be chosen. And they chose me, even though I didn’t want it, and I only went for a coffee at a bar – Bertozzi’s situation in an interview with the local press.
Source: Gazeta
Bruce is a talented author and journalist with a passion for entertainment . He currently works as a writer at the 247 News Agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the industry.
