CAST
STEPHEN DORFF
Stephen Dorff’s career illustrates the path of an actor who has continuously shifted between Hollywood visibility and independent credibility. He began as a child actor in the late 1980s, but his breakout came with The Gate (1987) and The Power of One (1992), which earned him early acclaim and the “Male Star of Tomorrow” award. His turn as Stuart Sutcliffe in Backbeat (1994) further established him as a serious talent, praised for his ability to capture sensitivity and vulnerability. By the late 1990s, he found mainstream fame with his charismatic, villainous role as Deacon Frost in Blade(1998), which cemented his place in pop culture. Rather than remain in blockbuster territory, he sought riskier, unconventional projects, appearing in John Waters’ Cecil B. DeMented (2000) and Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere (2010), the latter earning him renewed respect within arthouse circles.
More recently he’s delivered strong supporting work in Public Enemies (2009), The Iceman (2012), and the rugged, morally complex Old Henry (2021). On television, his performance as Detective Roland West in True Detective’s third season (2019) underscored his dramatic depth. He’s slated next to star in the indie romantic comedy No Place Like Rome, in which he plays Connor, an emotionally burdened photographer who comes to Rome over the Christmas holidays. After his teen son cancels their trip and he intersects with an Italian museum curator, he ends up exploring hidden corners of the city—and possibly finding unexpected connection. Across eras and genres, Dorff’s career remains defined by variety, risk, and reinvention.
CRISTIANA CAPOTONDI
Cristiana Capotondi (born 1980 in Rome) is one of Italy’s most recognizable contemporary actresses, with a career spanning film, television, and international co-productions. She first gained widespread attention in the teen hit Notte prima degli esami (2006) and later reached international audiences with her portrayal of Empress Elisabeth of Austria in the TV mini-series Sisi (2009). Over the years, she has proven her versatility in projects such as Made in Italy (2017), set in the 1970s fashion world, and Domani è un altro giorno (2019), a poignant drama about friendship and mortality. More recently, she has been featured in streaming series including Tutta colpa di Freud (2021) and Le fate ignoranti (2022), further cementing her status as a leading figure in Italian cinema and television.
Her career began in the early 1990s with Italian television, debuting at age 13 in Amico mio (1993), followed by steady roles in series like Orgoglio (2004–2006). She made her film debut in Vacanze di Natale '95 and quickly became a familiar face through a beloved Motta Maxibon commercial. Raised in Rome in a family of mixed Catholic and Jewish heritage, she studied communication sciences at La Sapienza University. Now, with her first American film No Place Like Rome—where she co-stars alongside Stephen Dorff and Radha Mitchell—Capotondi brings her talent to international audiences in a story set in her native city, blending her Italian roots with a new cross-cultural chapter in her career.
RADHA MITCHELL
Radha Mitchell is an Australian actress whose career bridges independent cinema, Hollywood blockbusters, and international television. She first gained acclaim with her breakout role in Lisa Cholodenko’s High Art (1998), which established her as a serious talent, and went on to star in Man on Fire, Finding Neverland, and Woody Allen’s Melinda and Melinda (all 2004), securing her place on the international stage. She became widely recognized for genre films such as Silent Hill (2006), The Crazies (2010), and Surrogates (2009) opposite Bruce Willis, while also appearing in dramas like Looking for Grace (2015), The Shack (2017), and Celeste (2018). This mix of mainstream thrillers and independent dramas has underscored her versatility across formats and genres.
In recent years, Mitchell has continued to balance art-house and commercial work. She co-starred in Life Upside Down(2023) alongside Bob Odenkirk and Danny Huston, bringing warmth and nuance to Cecilia Miniucchi’s lockdown-set ensemble. She also appeared in the environmental family drama Blueback (2022), starred in the Australian series Troppo(2022), and was announced for Disney+’s Last Days of the Space Age (2024). Most recently, she joined Stephen Dorff and Cristiana Capotondi in the romantic comedy No Place Like Rome, further expanding her international presence. From her early days on Australian television to a career spanning indie hits, major studio films, and global streaming projects, Mitchell has proven herself an adaptable and enduring performer.
SEBASTIANO PIGAZZI
Sebastiano Pigazzi in Boston, Massachusetts, has quickly become a rising actor whose career bridges American television and Italian cinema. Grandson of legendary Italian screen icon Bud Spencer (Carlo Pedersoli) and son of actress Diamy Spencer, Pigazzi has chosen to carve out his own path, drawing on his bicultural background rather than leaning solely on his family’s legacy. Educated in California and later at Drew University in New Jersey, where he studied history and political science, he developed a broad perspective that informs his nuanced performances.
Pigazzi first gained attention with his breakout role as Enrico in Luca Guadagnino’s HBO series We Are Who We Are(2020), a portrait of adolescence on a U.S. Army base in Italy. He went on to appear in the romantic drama Time Is Up(2021) and the Italian short Scarrafone (2022), while also contributing to the documentary Pompeii: Sin City (2021). His versatility carried him into American prestige television, where he portrayed Angelo Vitelli in The Offer (2022), chronicling the making of The Godfather, and Luka Gurino in Apple TV+’s alternate-history drama For All Mankind(2023). Most recently, he has charmed audiences in And Just Like That… (2023–2025) as Giuseppe, the Italian poet who enters Anthony Marentino’s life in the Sex and the City revival.
Moving fluidly between Hollywood and Rome, Pigazzi embodies a new generation of actors who are at once international and personal. His work—spanning coming-of-age drama, romance, history, and comedy—demonstrates a commitment to range and authenticity. Though rooted in a family legacy, Pigazzi’s career is distinctly his own: an unfolding story of a young actor shaping a cross-continental identity for contemporary screens.
Additional Cast
SARAH ANN MAYER
Sarah Ann Mayer is an emerging actress building her career in independent cinema, with early credits that include Hunting Season and the 2025 romantic comedy No Place Like Rome. Her passion for film began in childhood and continues to shape her creative choices as she establishes herself on screen.
Her most visible role so far comes in No Place Like Rome, directed by Cecilia Miniucchi and co-starring Stephen Dorff, Radha Mitchell, and Cristiana Capotondi. Shot on location in Rome, the film follows an American photographer whose holiday takes an unexpected turn when he falls in love with an Italian museum curator. Mayer also appears in Hunting Season, alongside Mel Gibson, Shelley Hennig, Jordi Mollà, and Sofia Hublitz, demonstrating her versatility across genres. These projects signal the start of a promising career rooted in character-driven and cross-cultural storytelling.
EDOARDO NATOLI
Edoardo Natoli is an Italian actor, director, and writer whose career spans film, television, and animation. He first gained recognition on Italian television with roles in Raccontami (2006), where he played Andrea, and in the TV film Gino Bartali – L’intramontabile (2006) as Giorgio Bani. He later appeared in Troppo amore (2012) and made a small cameo in Ben Stiller’s international comedy Zoolander 2 (2016).
In cinema, Natoli’s most notable early role came in Mario Martone’s acclaimed historical epic We Believed (Noi credevamo) (2010), where he portrayed a young Domenico. He also appeared in Questo mondo è per te (This World Is for You) (2011), further demonstrating his range in contemporary Italian film. Beyond acting, Natoli has built a reputation as a filmmaker, earning awards for his animated short films and working as an assistant director for respected filmmakers. His career reflects a rare versatility, moving between acting and directing with equal commitment to craft.
ELISABETTA DE PALO
Elisabetta De Palo, born in Ravenna, is an Italian actress whose career spans film, television, and theater. She became a household name through her long-running role as Mirella Bonelli in the soap opera Vivere (1999–2008) and later reached international audiences as the Countess in Netflix’s Suburra: Blood on Rome (2017–2019). She also portrayed the elderly Elena Greco in L’amica geniale (My Brilliant Friend) (2018), with her performance enhanced by Alba Rohrwacher’s dubbed voice for continuity. On the big screen, she appeared in Paolo Genovese’s Perfect Strangers (2016), Grand Hotel(2015), Le ragazze di San Frediano (2007), Sweet Sweet Marja (2007), and earlier in Flight from Paradise (1990).
Beyond film and television, De Palo has been deeply engaged with theater as both an actress and director, staging works such as Maria Urtica, un’infanzia nel ’45 (2005), and has also shared her craft as a drama teacher. Praised for her elegance and emotional depth, she has moved seamlessly between long-form television, ensemble-driven cinema, and intimate stage productions. Her body of work reflects a lifelong dedication to performance, making her a distinctive and enduring presence in Italian arts.
SCOTTIE THOMPSON
After graduating, Scottie Thompson landed her first role in the Showtime drama Brotherhood (2006), opposite Jason Isaacs. She soon began working steadily in television, guest-starring in a number of shows before earning wider recognition as Dr. Jeanne Benoit on the CBS hit NCIS (2006–2007). Her character, the daughter of arms dealer Rene Benoit (Armand Assante) and love interest to Michael Weatherly’s Tony DiNozzo, became central to one of the show’s most memorable storylines. She appeared throughout season four and returned briefly in season five, later reprising the role years later in 2015. Around the same period, Thompson expanded her résumé with the independent film Pornstar(2008), co-starring Matthew Gray Gubler, and guest roles on Shark (2007), CSI: NY (2007), and Eli Stone (2008).
Her screen presence grew with appearances in music videos and feature films. In 2008, she appeared in the Counting Crows’ video “You Can’t Count on Me,” followed by a small role in J. J. Abrams’ blockbuster reboot of Star Trek (2009). Two years later, she joined the cast of Skyline (2010), a sci-fi action film from the Brothers Strause, where she played Elaine, one of a group of survivors trapped in Los Angeles during an alien invasion. That same year, she was also featured in Bon Jovi’s music video “What Do You Got?”, broadening her visibility across both film and music media. In 2013, she was cast as Lauren Kincade in the USA Network drama Graceland, which gave her another recurring role in a series ensemble. Two years later, in 2015, she returned to NCIS as Jeanne Benoit, revisiting the character nearly a decade after her original arc.
AMBER CRAWFORD
Amber Crawford is an American actress and proud member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA. She made her film debut in the 2005 drama Broken, which earned praise from Roger Ebert. Originally from Florida, she trained with Burt Reynolds at the Burt Reynolds Institute and studied Uta Hagen’s method with Marc Durso at ActTrue, performing at Stage Door Theatre and Actors’ Playhouse. After moving to New York, she continued her training at the Lee Strasberg Institute, the People’s Improv Theatre, and the T. Schreiber Studio. On stage, she has starred with the August Strindberg Repertory Theatre and won Best Supporting Actress for A Light in the Dark, with a nomination for Glockcoma.
Raised by a single mother, Crawford shouldered responsibility at a young age, helping to raise her younger brother for three years. After years apart, she recently reunited with her father, an experience that has informed her artistry with greater emotional depth. She resides in New York City and works between New York and Los Angeles.