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Now considered one of the greatest actors of our time, it's strange to think that even Al Pacino had a heavy case of nerves when it came to taking on what is easily the most beloved role in his career. Way back when, in the early stages of Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather," the actor set to become the son of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) had a strong case of doubt about his future in the film.

In Pacino's memoir "Sonny Boy," the actor explains that the pressure was on for his place in the Corleone family tree. Whatever the young actor was turning up with wasn't working. The studios could see it, and worst of all so could his director. It was during an unplanned meeting with Coppola that Pacino quickly realized just how close he...

A quick look at the "IMDb Top 250 Movies" list will show that "The Godfather" is among the top five entries, sitting at #2, to be precise. If we were to filter this list by genre and choose crime thriller, Francis Ford Coppola's first entry in "The Godfather" trilogy emerges at the top, followed closely by "Part II" at the #3 spot. Although lists like this are subjective, and the crime thriller genre encompasses varying tints, this is not a controversial ranking by any means. Rightfully finding its way into conversations about the greatest American films ever made, "The Godfather" is a riveting adaptation of Mario Puzo's work which helped categorize a new mythology of organized crime on the big screen.

It is easy to dismiss Coppola's trilogy as a saga solely about mafia bosses. Although these films trace the legacy of the Corleone family, they also explore complex diasporic identities...

In the wild world of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan crafted some epic drama that had everyone talking. But did you know he took inspiration from The Godfather to keep Kevin Costner away from one actor? Yep! Sheridan, channeling some serious mob boss vibes, knew how to play the game behind the scenes.

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Paramount Pictures

As the tensions on set rose, he drew from that iconic film’s intense family dynamics, creating a unique atmosphere that kept the cast on their toes. By making strategic choices about who Costner interacted with, Sheridan ensured the show’s fiery energy never fizzled out.

Sheridan’s Strategic Move: Keeping Costner and Lucas Separate for Authentic Duttons Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount

In the intricate web of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan took a page from The Godfather to keep Kevin Costner away from Josh Lucas. Yep, you read that right!

“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” Ah, wise words indeed! Honestly, who hasn’t employed that strategy at the office potluck? It’s a jungle out there, and sometimes, it’s a fight for the last slice of pizza. Speaking of survival—and let’s be real, a whole lot of drama—let’s dive into the cinematic masterpiece that is The Godfather.

Al Pacino in The Godfather | Credit: Paramount Pictures

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather tells the story of an Italian American mob family navigating life from the 1940s to the 1970s. It’s not your typical family drama; it features power struggles, betrayals, and plenty of intense dinners.

The film kicks off with Marlon Brando, who plays the crime boss and legendary Godfather, Vito Corleone. Then there’s Al Pacino as Michael, Vito’s youngest son. In...

The first time two different actors won Oscars for portraying the same character was when Marlon Brando won for playing Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather and Robert De Niro won for playing his younger version in The Godfather Part II. It didn’t happen again for over four decades until Joaquin Phoenix won for playing Arthur Fleck in Joker, following Heath Ledger’s iconic performance as the Clown Prince of Crime in The Dark Knight.

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Many would argue that the two variations are not the same character. Still, it showcases the complexity of the villain that he’s been recognized by an organization as prestigious as the Academy on more than one occasion. Comic book adaptations aren’t always highly regarded and some auteurs have famously argued that they aren’t “real cinema.” But Todd Phillips...

Kevin Costner has been the face of "Yellowstone" since it debuted in 2018. As the head of the Dutton Yellowstone ranch, John Dutton, Costner is undoubtedly part of the reason Paramount's neo-Western series has become so popular. But it's not just Costner that has portrayed the Dutton patriarch. Josh Lucas plays a younger version of the character on the series, and was actually approached about the role before "Yellowstone" even shot its pilot episode. This was just one of the elements that show creator Taylor Sheridan had mapped out ahead of time, too.

In a 2022 Deadline interview, Lucas recalled being told how, once the location for the Dutton Ranch was confirmed, Sheridan "walked around and pointed at certain points, and said, 'This will happen here in season 1,' and 'This will happen here in season 2. And here's where the graveyard goes.'" The "A Beautiful Mind" and "Sweet Home Alabama...

They say, “You can’t judge a book by its cover”, but if you’re watching Yellowstone, it’s hard not to see the plot’s hidden pages—especially those lifted straight from The Godfather. Taylor Sheridan’s hit TV series has long sported its influences like a cowboy wearing spurs, and now, even the most casual viewers are spotting the family feud parallels with Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary mafia saga.

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount Network

And for those scratching their heads, here’s a nugget of trivia: Sheridan’s original pitch for Yellowstone as ‘The Godfather in Montana’ didn’t exactly knock the socks off HBO executives. But against all odds, the show has transformed skeptics into devoted fans. And just when you thought the drama was at its peak, Sheridan’s gearing up to bring us the fifth and final season by this year’s end.

Margaret Josephs is gearing up for battle and it’s all going down tonight during The Real Housewives of New Jersey finale, titled “Off The Rails.”

The cast members are all teasing the mob-styled Season 14 finale which will also spell the end of an era for viewers as the future of Rhonj remains uncertain.

Recent claims are that the show will be put on pause until 2025 likely to get the bitter taste of a tragic season from our palates.

The Bravo executives are also unsure about what to do with the popular franchise amid this major cast divide, which makes it impossible to film another season as is.

They will be taking time to let things settle down as fans continue their vitriol online, picking teams among the Jersey cast.

Meanwhile, it’s not goodbye quite yet for The Garden State gals. Episode 13 will play out tonight followed by an...

Francis Ford Coppola’s vision for The Godfather Part II nearly derailed before it even began, thanks to an audacious demand. He famously insisted on an outlandish condition that left many stunned: he refused to direct the film unless he was granted complete creative freedom and control over the story’s direction.

Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola | Image by Gerald Geronimo, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Coppola’s insistence on creative autonomy laid the groundwork for the expansive, interconnected worlds we see today, including the blockbuster MCU phenomenon.

How Negotiations on The Godfather Part II Shaped the Era of Sequels Francis Ford Coppola at the Deauville film festival | Image by Gerald Geronimo, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The Godfather is a name synonymous with cinematic brilliance. But here’s a little-known fact that might surprise you: Director Francis Ford Coppola almost refused to make Part II! Believe it or not,...

Marlon Brando is probably best known for portraying the role of Don Vito Corleone in the 1972 film The Godfather. After starring alongside Al Pacino in the ’72 film, Brando starred alongside Robert De Niro in the 2001 film titled The Score.

Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone in The Godfather (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

However, filming for The Score was easier said than done. With inflated egos and a director who was marking his debut in drama films, Brando and director Frank Oz did not get along at all on the sets of the 2001 film! It was Robert De Niro who had to become the middleman for both of them while the filming took place.

Marlon Brando’s Remarks To Frank Oz Were Quite Brutal

Robert De Niro had a personal connection with Marlon Brando since the actor portrayed a younger Vito Corleone in The Godfather: Part II, back in 1974. After almost 25 years, the...

Al Ruddy, who co-created the famed CBS sitcom Hogan’s Heroes, then captured Academy Awards for producing the best picture winners The Godfather and Million Dollar Baby, has died. He was 94.

Ruddy, also credited as one of the creators of the long-running CBS police drama Walker, Texas Ranger, died Saturday following a brief illness at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, a publicist announced.

On the heels of The Godfather (1972), Ruddy produced another box-office hit with the original The Longest Yard (1974), the prison-set football movie that starred Burt Reynolds. The pair then reteamed for the action road films The Cannonball Run (1981) and its 1984 sequel, both directed by stuntman-turned-helmer Hal Needham.

The personable Ruddy also produced such films as Bad Girls (1994), the first Western with all female leads (Madeleine Stowe, Mary Stuart Masterson, Andie MacDowell and Drew Barrymore); the baseball comedy The Scout (1994), starring Albert Brooks and Brendan Fraser; and Matilda (1978), a comedy...

Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon tested the limits of NBC’s Password on Tuesday night (April 30) when he gave a clue that some viewers felt should have seen him disqualified. The game show sees two teams, each consisting of one celebrity player and one civilian player, competing to guess the “password” based on clues from their teammates. However, the players are not allowed to use the actual word itself when giving their clues. In Tuesday’s episode, Fallon’s team faced off against Howie Mandel‘s team, and things got a little dicey during the “Passwords You Can Do An Impression Of” round. According to The Sun U.S., the first clue “Yoda” was left unanswered after Mandel’s partner couldn’t figure out his interpretation. However, they nailed the second password, which was “Elmo.” However, the third password, “Godfather,” led to controversy. Fallon gave the first clue of “family,...

Legendary actor James Caan shared the screen with Marlon Brando in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 classic The Godfather. Playing the role of hot-headed, hungry Italian Sonny Corleone, Caan cemented his reputation in the industry after demonstrating his skill as an actor.

James Caan and Marlon Brando in The Godfather

Thereafter, during the 50th anniversary of The Godfather, James Caan relived the moments from the set of the film that launched his career. Speaking with A.V. Club, Caan revealed a fascinating behind-the-scenes story about his experience working with the iconic Marlon Brando, and an incident that left him scared of getting in hot water with his co-star.

James Caan Recalls His Favorite Scene with Marlon Brando

Sitting for an interview with A.V. Club, during the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola‘s The Godfather, James Caan, who played the role of Sonny Corleone, oldest son to Marlon Brando’s Don Vito Corleone,...

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As we prepare for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis', written, produced and directed by the genius Coppola, let us pay tribute to the auteur. 'Megalopolis' is a mega-starrer with Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Aubrey Plaza, Shia Labeouf, Jason Schwartzman, Grace VanderWaal, Kathryn Hunter, Talia Shire, Dustin Hoffman, D. B. Sweeney, and Giancarlo Esposito. Humble Beginnings Francis Ford Coppola has been well-known for directing the ground-breaking ‘Godfather Trilogy.’ Before he decided to sit on the director’s chair and make some of the most influential movies of his career, Coppola was a boy who grew up confined to bed with polio when he was nine years old. During his time indoors, he would create puppet shows in order to entertain himself. Eventually, he developed a keen interest in making 8-mm films. Despite the fact that he was born in Detroit Michigan,...

The films of Francis Ford Coppola, at their core, are all about family. That theme goes for behind the camera as well as in front of it; according to interviews with Coppola on the Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD special features of the "Godfather" films, the director wished for the actors portraying the Corleone crime family to feel as much like a real family as possible before cameras began rolling. So, prior to making "The Godfather," Coppola arranged for the primary family members — Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, John Cazale and Talia Shire — to meet at an Italian restaurant in New York City, have dinner together and improvise as their characters the entire time.

With all that preparation, and the fact that the filmmakers were adapting Mario Puzo's 400-page novel into what became a three-hour movie whose narrative spans the length of a decade on screen,...

Sharon Stone became one of the most successful actors in the 1990s Hollywood. Starring in roles that were deemed mysterious or akin to a femme fatale, she became one of the more promising sex symbols in the film industry. With her beauty and charisma, Stone wowed her audiences, and with her talent in acting, she got in the good graces of the critics.

Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct

Previously, Sharin Stone released her bombshell memoir, The Beauty of Living Twice, in 2021. She made many claims there. From how she was not considered for Basic Instinct for a long time, to how a producer of one of her movies asked her to sleep with her co-star to improve his performance in the movie. Now, recently, she dropped some names to go along with the story.

Sharon Stone Dropped Some Name Bombs

Sharon Stone, 66, was on The Louis Theroux Podcast earlier this week,...

Robert De Niro is one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood with films like The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver, Cape Fear, and Silver Linings Playbook. His collaborations with director Martin Scorsese are considered some of the best films ever created. They played a pivotal role in pushing him to international success. Despite being one of the greatest actors ever, he is also afraid of rejection, but it’s not the rejection from films.

Robert De Niro in Heat

The rejection from films was never a concern for Robert De Niro. The actor has worked with some of the greatest directors in memorable films. However, the Travis Bickle starrer proved to be an adorable family man when he claimed that he can feel rejected by his children. He admitted that he would feel very rejected if his children humbled him.

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The more one studies the making of 1972's "The Godfather," the more two things become abundantly clear. One: Francis Ford Coppola was hellbent on adapting Mario Puzo's novel to the screen with a strong eye toward character and theme, an approach that Robert Evans and the regime of Paramount Pictures at the time did not understand nor believe in. And two: Coppola was incredibly miserable while making the film given all of the hurdles he had to get over and enemies he had to outwit, and was just barely able to complete the movie in the way he wanted to.

While there are many examples that illustrate this struggle, one of the most illuminating concerns the scene in which the Godfather, Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), dies peacefully yet ignominiously (especially for a once powerful and feared man) in a tomato patch at his home, suffering a heart attack while playing with his grandson,...

"The Godfather" trilogy is one of the most quotable series of films in cinema history. While the second and third installments of the series have their memorable lines, it's 1972's "The Godfather" which contains the bulk of the trilogy's most indelible dialogue. To illustrate the point: it seems everyone and their father has a Marlon Brando-as-Don Corleone impression in their back pocket (whether that impression is any good or not is another matter), and while the main reason for that is due to Brando's unique take on the character, it wouldn't be half as popular to do at parties and whatnot without the excellent lines from the film to back it up.

Most of this dialogue comes courtesy of "Godfather" author Mario Puzo, with co-screenwriter and director Francis Ford Coppola choosing to include the bulk of Puzo's prose in his screen adaptation. Although some of the dialogue in...

ReviewAbhilash Joshiy’s ‘King of Kotha’ is teeming with ambition to put the Malayalam film industry on the pan-Indian map, but is imitation the way to go?Sibi Malayil’s Kireedam, which came out in 1989, was about an aspiring policeman who ends up becoming a gangster due to circumstances. King of Kotha, directed by Abhilash Joshiy, is a period gangster flick that’s set in the same decade, but you won’t find anything common between the two films – not even the shirt styles of the gangsters. And that’s the tragedy of our time. In the rush to make films that will appeal to everyone, we make films that are about no one. Kotha is a coastal town with a drug problem, and Circle Inspector Shahul Hassan (Prasanna) is transferred to the town to take care of it. The kingpin is Kannan ‘bhai’, played by a formidable Shabeer Kallarakkal.

TechnologyTom’s videos have spawned a plethora of similar deepfake renditions from netizens, casting prominent personalities including actors and politicians in Hollywood film scenes and other videos.Courtesy: YouTube / vavvalmanusyan An uncannily realistic deepfake video, which features Malayalam actors Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil as characters in the Hollywood classic The Godfather, has been awing netizens ever since it was first uploaded to the internet on June 23. Kerala-based quantitative developer Tom Antony who created the video, however, has now shared a word of caution, especially to those who have been inspired by and seek to experiment with the artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Highlighting the dangerous side of the deepfake technology and the ease with which it can be misused for malicious intent, Tom has called for people to be ethical and responsible while creating such videos. He also stated that he won’t make anymore such videos using another person’s face without permission.

TechnologyA deepfake video featuring Mohanlal as Michael Corleone, Mammootty as Moe Greene, and Fahadh Faasil as Fredo Corleone is now going viral on social media, and fans have but one demand — ‘we want the full movie.’More than five decades since its release, Francis Ford Coppola’s gangster epic The Godfather is still widely considered one of the greatest films of all time. Even today, the affable yet ruthless Don Vito Corleone (made immortal by Hollywood legend Marlon Brando), his conflicted son Michael Corleone (a role that catapulted Al Pacino into stardom), and the film’s several other unforgettable characters remain branded in the memories of cinephiles worldwide. But what if these iconic roles were portrayed by some of our favourite Malayalam actors? Wild as it may seem, someone asked this question, and an artificial intelligence (AI) tool has given them the answer. A deepfake video featuring Mohanlal as Michael Corleone,...

Beloved by moviegoers for decades, the mafia film genre typically centers around key players that make up the world of organized crime in various contexts, locations, and cultures, with a sprinkle of family life and a generous serving of violence included in the storylines. The genre traces back to the early beginnings of film, but was popularized by directors like Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese in the 1970s and beyond.

Over the years, the mafia genre has continued to defy stereotypes and include elements from different film genres, like suspense or comedy. The latest mafia-related film, "Mafia Mamma," which hit theaters on April 14, presents a traditional look at the Italian mafia, with a refreshing, comedic tone delivered by Toni Collette and Monica Bellucci. In the film, Colette's character, Kristin, unexpectedly inherits her estranged grandfather's mafia empire in Calabria, Italy, and has to assume the role of mob boss...

Actor Jack Nicholson was a fan of Oscar-winner Marlon Brando since his youth. But when Nicholson first came onto the scene as an actor himself, it took some time for Brando to warm up to him.

Jack Nicholson didn’t feel comfortable calling Marlon Brando his friend Jack Nicholson | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Brando was a significant influence on Nicholson during the actor’s formative years. The Shining star had been introduced to Brando back in his youth, where Brando’s impression on him was unforgettable. To the point where Nicholson couldn’t get enough of Brando’s performances.

“When I was growing up in New Jersey, one of my summer jobs was working as an assistant manager of a local movie theater. I must have seen every performer of On the Waterfront – twice a night. You just couldn’t take your eyes off the guy. He was spellbinding,” Nicholson once wrote on Rolling Stone.

There are two types of Al Pacino performances. The first is the kind that announced him as an acting virtuoso in the 1970s. They're fully inhabited, imbued with a coiled intensity, and forever on the verge of crescendoing to rage or, on rare occasions (most movingly in Jerry Schatzberg's "Scarecrow"), joy. This is Pacino at his very best: restless, yet modulated. When he blows his top in "Dog Day Afternoon," screaming "Attica" at the cops posted outside the bank he's attempting to rob, the moment is earned. He's given us keen insight into the mental machinery that drives Sonny, and has us cheering along with the crowd, even though we're still not sure why he's been driven to such dead-end desperation.

The second type is the grotesque self-parody that's been grist for impressionists — none better than Bill Hader — and soundboard prank callers since he stole Denzel Washington's Oscar...

Jersey Jack Pinball is ready to offer a new line of pinball machines you can’t refuse. That’s right, folks. The time has finally come to introduce The Godfather 50th Anniversary Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball! While engaging with this elaborate game inspired by Francis Ford Coppola‘s epic crime trilogy, players choose a family, accept jobs to increase their strength and influence, then go to the mattresses to carve out their piece of the city. However, there are strict rules to this game. Operating outside the lines could get you killed. If you want to survive, you’ll need to keep your friends close and your enemies closer. There can only be one Godfather. Don’t hesitate to take the first shot.

Jersey Jack Pinball’s The Godfather 50th Anniversary Pinball arrives in Collector’s Edition and Limited Edition. The Collector’s Edition has an Interactive Topper with 2 Tommy-Gun-Wieling thugs,...

“The Godfather” is an American film series consisting of three crime drama films directed by Francis Ford Coppola and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The source material of the first movie, “The Godfather,” is a novel of the same name released in 1969 by Italian American author Mario Puzo.

The series received massive success at the box office, earning over 429 million worldwide, and the Godfather Saga has evolved into a cultural and artistic milestone over time.

Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece trilogy follows the Corleone family’s journey to create an underground mafia kingdom in New York City, revolutionizing the gangster movie genre. His brilliance and creativity brought forth a powerful story that resonates with fans around the globe.

In this blog post, we have discussed the Godfather film series and provided a brief synopsis of each movie.

So without further ado, let’s get started!

All “The Godfather” Movies in Order...

Marlon Brando's performance as Don Vito Corleone in "The Godfather" is one of the best remembered in film history. The part won Brando his second Academy Award for Best Actor (an honor he declined). The film's opening, where Don allows the people of the neighborhood to ask him for favors on the day of his daughter's wedding, is one of those scenes that everybody knows. Even if you've never seen "The Godfather" itself, you've probably seen a homage or parody of that moment.

However, the road to Brando getting the part wasn't an easy one. While he had the support of director Francis Ford Coppola and screenwriter/novel author Mario Puzo, the producers were dead set against casting him. It took a lot of pushback from Coppola, and a screen test from Brando, for the bigwigs of Paramount Pictures to relent.

Why Paramount Wanted Anybody But Brando

According to...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest films of all time: Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather." Coppola's gangster epic was re-released in theaters, giving film fans the chance to see it on the big screen. "The Godfather" changed American cinema forever. Based on the popular gangster novel by Mario Puzo, the film chronicles the exploits of the Corleone crime family in the 1940s. The family's patriarch, Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), begins to train his son, Michael (Al Pacino), to be his successor. Michael is corrupted by his father's influence.

Although "The Godfather" has been celebrated as a classic, its production did...

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Al Pacino was constantly on the verge of getting fired from The Godfather but director Francis Ford Coppola saved the role that launched his career by shifting around shooting sequences to move up a scene – the one where Michael Corleone commits to the family business by popping another mobster and a crooked cop in a restaurant.

“They were going to let me go. Francis said, ‘I want you to know, I believe in you. Francis pushes that scene forward. The studio liked it,” Pacino said at a screening of the restored film for its 50th anniversary as part of Tribeca Festival’s retrospective series. The rest is history, and maybe destiny. When he first got the part, Pacino said, he called his grandmother. She informed him that his late grandfather actually came from the town of Corleone in Sicily.

In a wide-ranging Q&a with author Michael Hainey in front an adoring crowd,...

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The Experiment, written and directed by Paul Scheuring, is the American remake of the 2001 German thriller/horror film Das Experiment. Oliver Hirschbeigal was behind the lens for the original with Mario Giordano having written both the screenplay and the novel it was based on, The Black Box. These works are based on true events that transpired during the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment in 1971 at Stanford University under the charge of Psychology Professor Dr. Philip Zombardo, Ph.D. The goal of The Experiment was to study the psychological effects of becoming either a guard or a prisoner in prison.

The film opens with an all too familiar...

See five new clips from Fox's "Brothers" as well as "Fringe" and "Glee." "Brothers" stars Michael Strahan Daryl Mitchell, Don Abernathy, Shvona Lavette Chung, Lenny Clarke, Colton Dunn, Lisa Lampanelli, Olympia Lettry, Jazsmin Lewis, Danielle Nicolet, Cch Pounder, Carl Weathers, Patrick Weil and Rod Maiorano. The show is created by Don Reo and produced by Tantamount Studios and Impact Zone Productions, Inc...

See clips from the 1-hour series premiere of Fox's "Brothers," created by Don Reo. Preem takes place on Friday, September 25th at 9/8 c on Fox. Starring: Michael Strahan Daryl Mitchell Don Abernathy Shvona Lavette Chung Lenny Clarke Colton Dunn Lisa Lampanelli Olympia Lettry Jazsmin Lewis Danielle Nicolet Cch Pounder Carl Weathers Patrick Weil Rod Maiorano Brothers is a comedy about a former NFL hot shot who learns that even though you can always go home again, doing so might be more difficult than you think. Mike Trainor (Michael Strahan) seemingly has it all – he’s a good-looking, wealthy and recently retired NFL player living the high life in New York City, but he’s about to get sidelined. When Mike gets a phone call from his mom, Adele (Cch Pounder), who orders him home to Houston, he quickly realizes that the more his life has changed, the more his family has stayed the same.