Gino Cafarelli – Capone

By starrymag | May 26, 2020

By: Lisa Steinberg

 

 

Q) What are the recent projects that you have been busy working on?

 

A) I just sent my publisher my manuscript for a children’s book that is inspired by my daughter. It’s called Athena Visits the Marina. We are currently choosing an illustrator as we speak. We plan for a fall release. I know right?! Total 180! [laughs] From Capone to a children’s book. I’m also currently polishing up two fantastic screenplays that I wrote and one that I co-wrote with someone.

 

Q) Please tell us the premise of Capone. 

 

A) It’s the last year of his life at his home in Miami. He had the mental capacity of an eleven-year-old. Capone died of heart failure from neurosyphilis and dementia. He died at age forty-eight.

 

Q) What made you want to be a part of the film?

 

A) The director Josh Trank called me to be in the film. So thankful for that.

 

Q) How was your character originally described to you?

 

A) He was his enforcer back in the day and has been with him for a long time. Now, he is the head of security at his compound/home.

 

Q) Were you familiar with any of your costars before working with them?

 

A) Al Sapienza and I have a daughter the same age and I’ve always loved his work. We have crossed paths, but have never met and we knew the same people. One day, through social media, he invited me to his daughter’s birthday party. So sweet.  Kathrine Narducci and I have been BFF’s for a bit now.

 

Q) Were you looking forward to sharing a scene with someone(s) in particular? Yes.

 

A) Linda Cardellini. I think she’s awesome. We have a great heartfelt moment in the film.

 

Q) What advice did director Josh Trank offer that you took to heart?

 

A) Be yourself. I remember one day while we were shooting, it was at the entrance to the house at the gate.  He said in this scene, “It’s a lazy Sunday. You’re having a cigarette, relaxing, but still on point with security.” For some reason, it made me laugh and I totally knew what he wanted. And it shows in the film.

 

Q) What were some of your favorite scenes to shoot?

 

A) The dinner scenes because there was always wine. [laughs]

 

Q) What did you personally take away from your time working on Capone?

 

A) Health and family are the most precious things in life.

 

Q) You are a part of social media. Are you looking forward to the instant fan feedback you’ll receive to the film?

 

A) Of course, there’s gonna be people that love it and people that don’t like it. That’s what is great about art. Some will toss it in the fire, some will embrace it.

 

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who are fans and supporters of you and the work you do?

 

A) Extremely thankful and grateful for checking out my work.