SPI International & Philippe Martinez to Continue Mister Mayfair

SPI International is set to produce three additional Mister Mayfair movies, directed by Philippe Martinez, with Casper Van Dien joining the cast.

The gangster comedy follows the ups and downs of former New York gangster Max Mayfair. The first three Mister Mayfair movies will be screened for the first time at MIPCOM.

Scriptwriting and scouting for the new trilogy are already in the works in the U.K. and Marrakesh. Armand Assante, Nathalie Cox and Soraya Torrens will star in the next chapter.

Loni Farhi, president of SPI International, said: “SPI International couldn’t be prouder of the first three Mister Mayfair movies. Working with Philippe and Goldfinch proved to be a very productive partnership. I look forward to starting producing the next three movies of Mister Mayfair, which I’m confident that viewers will enjoy very much.”

“The entertainment industry today is a global phenomenon the likes of which are unprecedented, and the competition for distribution has never been more aggressive,” said Assante. “On behalf of the production team beginning with Loni and Alan, I wish to congratulate our longtime friend writer/director Philippe Martinez on creating an unforgettable combination of music, rhythm and laughter with Mister Mayfair since day one. We are about to embark on our second trilogy. Philippe, we are with you because of the energy, creativity and excitement you bring to the set each and every day.”

Martinez added: “I could not be more pleased by Loni’s decision along with our other partners Kirsty Bell and Alan Latham to produce the second trilogy. They all felt that the joy, music and quality of what they saw in the first trilogy will have the audience wanting to know the next chapter of Max Mayfair adventures. This is really a fun ride for all of us, and Armand is simply phenomenal in the role.”