If The Bear and The Sopranos had a feel-good love child, it'd be Nonnas. Netflix just dropped the trailer for this foodie comedy, and it's already simmering with charm. Vince Vaughn stars as Joe Scaravella, a grieving son who honors his late mother by opening an Italian restaurant—staffed entirely by a squad of no-nonsense Nonnas.
The Secret Sauce: Cast & Chemistry
The real stars? The legendary actresses playing the grandmas: Susan Sarandon, Brenda Vaccaro, Lorraine Bracco, and Talia Shire. Their chemistry crackles like garlic in olive oil. “We're not quitters! We're strong women with Italian blood in our souls,” one declares—a line that's both defiant and deliciously on-brand.
Vaughn, in his signature deadpan-meets-heartfelt style, anchors the film. “I really enjoyed the connection of food and family,” he explains. “The idea that love and culture were passed down through food… those gifts stay with us always.”
Why This Trailer Hits Different
Most food comedies lean on slapstick or saccharine sentiment. Nonnas trailer, however, balances humor with genuine warmth—like a perfectly baked cannoli. Director Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) brings his knack for emotional storytelling, while the script (inspired by a true story) avoids cliché, focusing instead on legacy, resilience, and, of course, carbs.
The Bigger Bite: Food as Love Language
This isn't just a movie—it's an ode to immigrant families, matriarchs, and the way food binds generations. The trailer teases scenes of chaotic kitchen disasters, heartfelt toasts, and enough pasta to crash a WeightWatchers server.
Final Verdict: Mangia or Pass?
If the trailer's any indication, Nonnas will be the comfort watch of May 2025. It's Chef meets Golden Girls—with a dash of Vaughn's signature wit.
Hungry yet? Mark your calendars for May 9th. And maybe order some Italian takeout first—because resisting this trailer's food porn is impossibile.
