Prime Video has confirmed a new Italian Original feature, Blame It on Rome, now filming entirely in English on location in Rome and set to stream exclusively on the platform worldwide. The romantic comedy, led by Michele Morrone and Gabrielle Union, will be available in worldwide, making Prime Video the only destination to watch its love story unfold against the backdrop of the Eternal City.
A global romantic comedy set in Rome
Blame It on Rome is an English‑language romantic comedy fronted by an international cast, reflecting Prime Video’s strategy to develop locally rooted stories with global appeal. Michele Morrone (365 Days, Another Simple Favor) and Gabrielle Union (Bring It On, Bad Boys II) star in the film, bringing together one of Italy’s most recognizable contemporary actors and a major Hollywood name.
No matter where you are in the world, Prime Video will be the exclusive home for the film, which is set and shot in the ancient, romantic city of Rome. The title will launch in more than 240 countries and territories, reinforcing Amazon MGM Studios’ global pipeline of original content and underlining its commitment to international, star‑driven projects.
Production and creative team
Blame It on Rome brings together creative partners from Colorado Film, Nebraska and Amazon MGM Studios, with production currently underway in Rome. The film is directed by Italian filmmaker Francesco Carrozzini, known for Franca: Chaos and Creation, The Hanging Sun and the series Supersex, who once again blends his fashion‑ and photography‑driven visual sensibility with narrative filmmaking.
The screenplay is penned by Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith (Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You) and Jessica O’Toole (Jane the Virgin, Summer of My Dreams), who originated the idea and co‑wrote the script.
Behind the camera, the production boasts:
- Oscar‑nominated costume designer Massimo Cantini Parrini
- David di Donatello‑winning cinematographer Vladan Radovic
- Nastro d’Argento‑nominated production designer Giuliano Pannuti
These collaborators ensure a high‑end visual and stylistic package that showcases Rome at its most cinematic, blending contemporary romance with classic big‑screen escapism.
Plot overview: love, second chances and the Eternal City
At the center of Blame It on Rome is Billie (Gabrielle Union), a smart, tough New York art executive who travels to Rome to secure an invaluable painting for a career‑defining deal. Her carefully controlled life collapses when her fiancé confesses that he is in love with someone else: in the emotional aftermath, Billie blows up the negotiation, loses the deal and, with it, her job and her entire life plan.
Instead of returning to New York, Billie decides to stay in Rome and give herself permission to finally live on her own terms. Between aperitivi, chance encounters and a whirlwind of dates, she embraces the city’s spontaneity — until she discovers that she is pregnant and genuinely has no idea who the father is.
To untangle the mystery, Billie hires Tommaso (Michele Morrone), a private investigator, to retrace her steps and piece together the truth. As they roam the streets and hidden corners of Rome, their initial friction turns into mutual charm and, eventually, a spark of real love, pushing both characters to confront their deepest fears and to find the courage to open themselves to a new future.
The film promises a blend of humor, emotion and scenic escapism, grounded in the timeless allure of Rome and the universal theme of second chances.
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