De Niro's Double Act: A Gangster Tale

Ever wondered what it would be like to see Robert De Niro play two mob bosses in one movie? Well, get ready because that's exactly what's happening in Barry Levinson's upcoming film, "The Alto Knights. " De Niro will be starring as both Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, real-life crime family leaders from New York's mid-twentieth century. The story follows their rise and fall, with a special focus on Genovese's attempted hit on Costello in 1957. De Niro is no rookie when it comes to mob movies. He's been part of classics like "Mean Streets, " "The Godfather Part II, " and "Goodfellas. " So, it's no surprise that he's taking on this challenging double role. Levinson, the director, has described the story as one of friends turned enemies. He's also praised De Niro's performance, saying it was like working with two different actors. The film also stars Debra Messing as Costello's wife, Bobbie, and Kathrine Narducci as Genovese's wife, Anna. Cosmo Jarvis is also part of the cast. The screenplay is written by Nicholas Pileggi, who co-wrote "Goodfellas. " So, you know the story is in good hands. "The Alto Knights" is set to hit theaters on March 21. If you're a fan of mob dramas, this is one you won't want to miss.