Nonnas, a comedy film that stars Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon, quickly garnered a lot of attention from audiences across the world. In just three days, it racked up a whopping 15.3 million views, which made it one of the most-watched titles on the platform at the time.
The story focuses on a man who opens a restaurant operated by Italian grandmothers. The fact that it was so popular has led to talks of a follow-up movie, which right now is called Nonnas of the World. Joe Scaravella has said that discussions are actively underway, not just for a movie, but also for a television show that takes the concept and expands it even further. Even though the cast has not been confirmed, it’s said that Vince Vaughn could well be reprising his role.
Food is a Hot Topic in the Media Right Now
Films centered on food have been a favourite with audiences for quite some time. One of the biggest examples would be Chef, which stars Jon Favreau. The movie, which was released in 2014, blends storytelling with the idea of a food van.
Chef’s Table is another example of how food can be used in an entertaining format. In other verticals, cooking podcasts have also exploded in popularity, evolving from simple discussions about recipes or quick challenges to full dives into food culture, dominated by personal stories. We are also seeing more and more games getting a culinary twist.
Many slots online have a food twist, with titles including Pizza Fiesta, Lobster Bob’s Seafood, and Win It! And Slinguini Slingo. Titles like this take the idea of food and create whole new concepts. With bright food graphics and concepts that lean heavily into different ingredients and food cultures, it’s safe to say that food is one of the best themes for modern media, and Netflix films like Nonnas have not only made an impact but also provide a point of connection for audiences across the world.
What Can We Expect from Nonnas of the World?
Even though details about Nonnas of the World are being kept under wraps, if the production did go ahead and get greenlit, we could well see other cultures being explored. As Nonnas focuses on Italian grandmothers, it’d be interesting to see this concept expanded further by seeing grandmothers from Japan, the US, Korea, and Australia. This could provide audiences with additional insight into the food culture of these countries and what makes them so special. Through heartfelt stories, cultural heritage, and the simple joy of cooking, it could well resonate with even more people.
As there is a TV show in discussion as well, Netflix knows when they’re onto a good idea, and by the looks of things, the simple concept of Nonnas could well have been a breakthrough for the streaming service. As Netflix has focused so much on cookery content in the past, with shows including Next Level Chef, Sugar Rush, and Someone Feed Phil, it’s certainly plausible to think that it won’t be long until Nonnas 2 is officially announced.
