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Mafia Princess Returns

After being betrayed by her mafia family, fourteen year old Francesca Adolfi (@janemurdoch_) gets a second chance at life. Knowing what awaits her, she allies with disgraced heir Enzo Adolfi (@neven_tomic) to change both their futures.

✨ My Thoughts
Mafia Princess Returns gives the rebirth concept a refreshing twist by making family, survival, and redemption its emotional core rather than romance.

Jane is fantastic as Francesca, bringing intelligence, confidence, and determination to a teenager who refuses to repeat her first life. She thinks several moves ahead and cleverly challenges the adults who underestimate her.

Neven brings warmth and vulnerability to Enzo. His journey from a broken man to reclaiming his strength develops gradually, through treatment and physiotherapy rather than an overnight recovery. Even stronger is the warm father daughter bond that grows between Enzo and Francesca, becoming the heart of the story.

The Adolfi family keeps the tension high. @adamsmayfield makes Marco calculating and increasingly volatile, while @hellocheryldent gives Elisabetta a ruthless edge. @christian_sully14 adds another dangerous presence as Salvatore, with @annastasiaxmarie, @adrianavecc, and @kristenhmesser adding shifting loyalties and schemes.

The mafia setting delivers danger, revenge, and power plays without relying on romance or excessive brutality. Francesca's strategy, Enzo's recovery, and a strong ensemble are enough to carry the drama.

A clever, character driven rebirth story where a second chance truly means something.

⭐ Rating: 🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫/5
📅 Release date: July 9, 2026
🎬 Director: @sil_paradise
🎭 Also featuring: @official_Averi_White • @KendraGottardi • @WesOverby • alinalaughs • @make_history_mf • @ChloeRosewood_ • @theArturoVega • @JustinSGrant • @ninaPiyatida & more
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I always thought that I’d be so proud of myself after directing a feature film - as it turns out I am overflowing with pride and gratitude for my crew and the actors who gave 💯 of their talent to my vision. Directing is such a humbling craft. It will never be done, I will always see the little places I could have done better - but my actors and crew are so beyond talented - thank you doesn’t feel like I am saying enough. @vertonbanks @joniallenactor @officialbridgetmcmanus @savannahschoenecker @emily1loverios @nicholasolbina @hellocheryldent @vanessanottingham @farrahmichellehuang @kathychristophersonactor @thetarajoshi @carly_durrer And my crew @gloverdoug @katiejacobsmua @danakoops @introspectfilms #alanchu @graciesaurusrex @marissa___trujillo #anatolrotman #sandragrace

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MAFIA PRINCESS RETURNS (2026)

“Finché c’è vita, c’è speranza.” — “While there is life, there is hope.”

The most dangerous person in this drama isn’t carrying the biggest gun. She’s the one who already knows how the story ends.

Honestly... every Adolfi family gathering felt like it needed a survival guide. 😅 Between betrayals, power plays, and shifting loyalties, Francesca is given a second chance to rewrite her fate by choosing a very different path alongside the family’s forgotten heir, Enzo Adolfi. Together, they challenge a future that once seemed impossible.

As much as I loved all the revenge and mafia mind games, the real surprise was Francesca and Enzo’s father-daughter bond. It’s so genuine that I found myself looking forward to their quiet scenes just as much as the big, action-packed ones.
Then, just when I thought this drama couldn’t get any cooler, it surprised me with the most unexpected 🇵🇭 representation. Seeing a “balisong” appear in a vertical drama was such a cool epic crossover! I definitely didn’t see that coming. It felt like finding an unexpected ally at the family table.😁

It wasn’t so flawless😬😅I wish we’d seen a little more of Francesca’s transformation into the fearless strategist she becomes, and some of the early violence felt heavier than necessary. Even so, I’m really glad I trusted Director @sil_paradise vision. Huge credit also goes to the entire crew, whose slick cinematography, sharp editing, and polished production made every power play feel intense & thrilling. They made sure every deal, betrayal, and showdown looked worthy of the Adolfi name.

@janemurdoch_ and @neven_tomic are fantastic together, while @chris.stonebraker.315 , @adamsmayfield , @annastasiaxmarie , @kristenhmesser , @hellocheryldent , @christian_sully14 , and @gamzatus make the Adolfi family as entertaining as they are unforgettable.

If this sounds like your kind of drama, go give Mafia Princess Returns a watch, then come back and tell me if you survived the Adolfi family reunion... because I barely did.😁😅

Directors: Silvana Lazaro | @m0j023
Producers: @jayozhang , Mojo Pena, @tong_rklg @nebal_shafi
DOP: @jasonyuuuuuuuuuu | @rklg.moviepicture

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400+ million views for “Remarried At 50”!! Congrats to @gingerbreadmanpic, @dreameshort, @vivianwongpku, @rachel_rui_xu, the rest of our hardworking crew and artists and all involved, and heartfelt thanks to all of the viewers and fans who have given this one so much love. We are so happy to hear and see that the viewers are asking for more series projects like this one! I just had a really fun interview with @auntieemtalks talking about the behind-the-scenes joys on set with our awesome cast (@seanstar75, @thebillykeogh, @cailinpeluso, @jaketittl, @hadas_lev, @erika_marina_nadir, @actresschristinaderosa, @hellocheryldent, @rebecca_a_ritz, @allyled, @thee_edward_, @zelda.kimble, and everyone else I couldn’t tag!) - that’ll be coming soon, with more on the way! 🫶🏻🩷 🎥

#verticallove #verticalactor #verticaldrama #microdrama #actorslife

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Director: @sil_paradise was great to work with, she knew exactly what she wanted to get out of the scene/shot and pushed the actors performances. It’s a talent knowing how to fine tune an Actor and with each individual it’s different the words you’re using or how far you can push them. She was Laser Focused, knew not only the Story well but each Character in depth.
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@janemurdoch_ was a lovely surprise, we met on the other side of the world working on a project together and now again we had a chance to work here in LA.
Honestly I was blown away by her Talent, knowing her from the previous Project she played a kind almost shy Girl to doing a complete 180 in this. She Killed it and she was ready and open to be pushed to give more of her self. Watching Jane and Silvana work together how she was Guiding her and Jane taking it all in and transforming her self into to that character. Such a strong Powerful character yet there was still a layer of vulnerability that was shown from time to time.
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@annastasiaxmarie we also have worked together on a project on the other side of the world, some of you know which Project but times time the relationship between us is quite different. The way She portrayed her character, was mean yet cute and funny at the same time. The interesting thing about Anastasia is she didn’t do the character like most other actors probably would have, she added some of her own flare to it and I gave it that spice that made that character stand out. I was excited to have had the chance to work with her again.
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@adamsmayfield what a character, I remember well when we did the table read via Zoom call, from the first second I saw him on screen I saw what a incredibly strong camera presence he has then when we started reading the script I knew that he’s gonna be up against a heavy weight. I knew Id better be on top of my game. Adam is a very talented actor and further more the more I got to know him I saw how genuine and kind of a Person he is, it made it that much more fun working with him.

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Once again…. Klaus steals the show.

@misguidedwomen
@hellocheryldent
@neilangevine
@annasophia24

Another play day with my editor @dean_n_plants

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As a film director, I love it when the actors toss in a brilliantly Improvised lollipop

🍭 🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭

“Misguided Women” Short 🎥

Genre: Action Comedy

Actors in Clip:
@hellocheryldent
@neilangevine
@annasophia24

Special thanks to @samshofbrau_ for the location.

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Two days, and MY GIRL is up for BEST ROMANTIC DRAMA OF THE YEAR at The Vertical Drama Love Fan Awards. Let’s celebrate in anticipation of the big event and watch it again only on @watchcandyjar

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Looking for a Vertical to watch starring Lauren?
HIGHLY recommend watching this one!!

🎬 Private Lessons ➡️ @watchcandyjar 🍬
Co-Stars: @josephdavidpurcell @lottie_guidi @hannmarsh @gaven_daboss_ros @hellocheryldent @marcsylwestrzak
Director: @thepallier

#candyjar #verticaldrama #mustwatch #laurenhyland #vertichat

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It’s official - Guinness Book’s New World’s Largest Gingerbread House. Grateful to work with this amazing team.

7,340 lbs of all purpose flour
6,652 eggs
598 lbs of ground ginger
1,660 lbs of brown sugar
1,002 lbs of granulated sugar

Over 75 artisans, craftsman, bakers, carpenters, and technicians to bring it to life!

#productiondesign #artdirector #setdesign #setdesigner #productiondesigner #setdecorator #experientialdesign #experiential #disney #hulu

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These Three Ladies

BTS THE QUEERDOS

Feature Film

#femalefilmmakerfriday 🎥 🍷 🍷🍷

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always knew I’d grow up to be in the mafia ⚔️🇮🇹

married the don you threw away out now on NetShort!!

casting by @saracried

spoiler: I was the one who threw him away 🤦🏻‍♀️

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