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The cameras are officially rolling on Netflix’s next big romantic blockbuster. Matthew McConaughey and Oscar winner Zoe Saldana have arrived in Italy to begin production PositanoA high-stakes romantic film from Working Title Films.
First reported as a “hot spec script” in December 2025, Netflix fast-tracked the project after landing the package. In form of 11 May 2026We can confirm that principal photography has begun on location.
First look: Filming underway in Salerno
Locals and fans have already seen the production in action. Initial reports from the set Salerno, ItalyIndications that filming began on water. lead actor Matthew McConaughey Seen with the director Daniel Rohr Boarding a boat, perhaps the first of many picturesque views for which the Amalfi Coast is known. Whereas zoe saldana While not seen filming today, he is close to partner Marco Perego with scenes set to be filmed soon.
While the name of the movie is PositanoThe production listing reveals that the shoot will include several stunning Italian landscapes Iseo LakeAll summer long.
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What is Positano About this?
Netflix is keeping finer plot details under lock and key (as they often do with their major features), but the film is being described as a “Romantic Mischief.”
Expect a mix of high-energy heist elements mixed with the classic charm of Mediterranean romance. The project is currently being filmed under the working title “Tonno.”
Who is behind the film?
The project boasts some serious veteran talent both in front of and behind the camera:
- the cast: Matthew McConaughey continued his impressive “second act” following the success of lost bus. they act together zoe saldanaWho is fresh from winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Netflix Emilia Perez.
- Director: Daniel Rohr Here’s his take on big budget narrative features. He previously won an Academy Award for Documentary Navalny And he received much praise for his narrative debut, tuner.
- Author: The script comes from Jodi alessandro tanaka And brian gatewood (swindler).
- Manufacturer: legendary powerhouse working title films (Tim Bevan And Eric Fellner) is producing in association with Kylo Productions and Italy’s own Wildside.
when will it happen Positano Are you on Netflix?
Plan to run production from Mid May to Mid July 2026.
Given the typical post-production turnaround for a major Netflix feature, we don’t expect a release until mid to late 2027. However, with the star power of McConaughey and Saldana, it’s clearly being positioned as a tentpole release for the streamer.
production status: Filming (by May 11, 2026)
Place: Italy (Salerno, Positano, Lake Iseo)
Job Title: tons
Are you excited to see Matthew McConaughey and Zoe Saldana team up for a romantic heist in Italy? Let us know in the comments!
