Riccardo Scamarcio, Heidi Berger, Marco Palvetti & Nikesh Patel Join Cast Of Puglia-Shot Wedding Action-Thriller ‘White Tide’ – AFM
EXCLUSIVE: Riccardo Scamarcio (Modi, Loro, Euforia), Heidi Berger (Ludwig, House of the Owl), Marco Palvetti (Gomorra, Unwanted), and Nikesh Patel (Picture This) have joined the cast of action thriller White Tide.
Benacus Entertainment and RNF Productions announced the casting news as filming gets underway on location in the southern Italian region of Puglia.
Written by Hernany Perla and directed by Paul Raschid (The Run, White Chamber, The Gallery), White Tide follows two uninvited wedding guests who find themselves ensnared in a dangerous criminal scheme, in which they are forced to sell an enormous amount of narcotics under an impossible deadline or face deadly consequences.
“I’m thrilled to be collaborating with such a talented and diverse international cast,” said director Raschid. “Each of these actors brings a distinct energy and authenticity to the story, elevating White Tide beyond a traditional thriller. Having performers from Italy, the U.K., and beyond come together in Puglia truly reflects the global scope of this film.”
Producers Seth Michaels, Sara Sometti Michaels and Reece Foster of Benacus Entertainment and RNF Productions said in a joint statement.
“We’re beyond excited to be collaborating once again with Paul Raschid on this thrilling new project. His sharp, fast-paced storytelling and cinematic precision are a perfect fit for White Tide,” producers Seth Michaels, Sara Sometti Michaels and Reece Foster of Benacus Entertainment and RNF Productions said in a joint statement.
“Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Puglia—with its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture—the film blends style, tension, and emotion in a way we believe audiences around the world will connect with.”
Benacus Entertainment and RNF Productions are production and production service companies based in Atlanta, GA, and Rome, Italy, with credits including Your Host, The Run, Dead Money, Walden,St. Agatha, Double Down South, and I’ll Be Watching, among others. Italian production services are being handled by Matteo Leurini’s LRN Production.
Scamarcio is represented by Studio Cafiero (Italy). Berger is represented by David Lazenby, Greg Herst, CVGG in the UK and Dana Harris, Linden Entertainment in the U.S. Palvetti is represented by Chiara Spoletini (Italy). Patel is represented by Livi Shean, Will Hollinshead, Independent Talent Group (UK) Rob Marsala, Atlas Artists (US).
