Thursday, November 14, 2024

Got a Tip?

‘From Scratch’ Trailer: Zoe Saldana Falls In Love Abroad In New October-Set Netflix Mini-Series

Does love have the power to transcend family and cultural differences? According to Tembi Locke, it totally does, and “From Scratch,” a new limited series from Netflix, is out to prove that point.

READ MORE: Netflix Fall Film Calendar: ‘White Noise,’ ‘Bardo,’ & ‘Pale Blue Eye’ With Christian Bale Dated For December

Based on Locke’s memoir of the same name, the eight-episode mini-series stars Zoe Saldaña as an American student abroad in Italy who falls hard for a Sicilian chef. But when the couple’s romance and future are threatened, will each of their family’s come through to help them make it work?

Here’s the show’s official synopsis:

Inspired by the memoir, From Scratch is a cross-cultural love story that follows Amahle “Amy” Wheeler, an American student studying abroad in Italy, as she meets and falls in love with Lino, a Sicilian chef. Their whirlwind romance faces many unforeseen challenges, including their very different cultural backgrounds; true to real life, it is also infused with lightheartedness and moments of humor that exist alongside the more serious ones. But when Lino is faced with unimaginable health challenges and the couple’s future is threatened, the two families come together to create an extended family unlike any they could have imagined, proving that love crosses all borders

Alongside Saldaña, “From Scratch” also stars Eugenio MastrandreaDanielle DeadwylerKeith David, and Judith Scott.  Kellita SmithLucia SardoPardie Benassai, and Roberta Rigano round out the main cast.

Tembi Locke and her sister Attica Locke create “From Scratch” together and co-write the teleplay. Additional writer include Amy WangJJ BraiderMarguerite MacIntireJoshua Allen, and Jason Coffey.  Nzingha Stewart and Dennie Gordon share directing duties on the show.

Can love really be made “From Scratch”? Find out when the series hits Netflix on October 21. Watch the trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBHKSQ4MrJE

Related Articles

Stay Connected

221,000FansLike
18,300FollowersFollow
10,000FollowersFollow
14,400SubscribersSubscribe

Latest Articles