The Godfather 4: Legacy of the Family, the latest chapter in the legendary mafia saga, has been announced by Paramount Pictures. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, a protege of Francis Ford Coppola (Call Me by Your Name, Bones and All), the film aims to expand the Corleone family’s legacy while staying true to the timeless spirit of the original trilogy.

Sylvester Stallone, renowned for his iconic roles in Rocky and Rambo, joins the cast as Vittorio Mancini, Michael Corleone’s long-lost cousin. A character whose ties to the family were kept hidden, Mancini now steps into the spotlight. Stallone brings his signature gritty intensity to the role, portraying a seasoned underworld figure caught between his loyalty to the family and his own ambitions as he inherits control of the Corleone empire, now in decline.

The story unfolds in the early 1990s, after the death of Michael Corleone. Mancini is called back to America to navigate a dangerous power vacuum, facing betrayals within the family and new threats from rising criminal factions. The narrative also explores the far-reaching influence of the mafia, from New York to Italy and beyond, shedding light on the evolving complexities of modern organized crime.