Pete Davidson Is Unrecognizable in Mobster Transformation for Tommy Karate
Davidson stars as the notorious Bonanno crime family killer in a film based on Philip Carlo’s biography and the pursuit that led to Pitera’s capture.
- On July 23, production released the first official image of Pete Davidson transformed into Bonanno crime family enforcer Tommy Pitera for the upcoming crime thriller Tommy Karate.
- Based on Philip Carlo's 2009 biography The Butcher: Anatomy of a Mafia Psychopath, the film chronicles Pitera's rise within New York's mob underworld, with the Brooklyn native earning his nickname for his martial arts training.
- Director Justin Chon leads the production, which features Davidson alongside Simon Rex, Camila Mendes, and Paul Walter Hauser, who portrays DEA Agent Jim Hunt pursuing the mobster.
- Describing the role as his 'dream job' in a statement to Deadline earlier this year, Davidson marks a significant transition from his comedic roots into dramatic acting.
- New York prosecutors called the real-life Pitera a 'ruthless killer' who dismembered bodies, and he was ultimately convicted in 1992 of murdering six people and supervising a drug operation.
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Pete Davidson transforms into Bonanno family hit man for mob thriller
NEW YORK — Fans are getting their first peak at Pete Davidson‘s transformation from funnyman to mafia killer for the upcoming mob movie “Tommy Karate.” The "Saturday Night Live" alum earlier this year revealed he would play the title character,…
Pete Davidson Transforms for Upcoming Crime Drama Tommy Karate, First Look Released
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Pete Davidson has unveiled his dramatic transformation for his upcoming crime film Tommy Karate, with production now underway in Atlanta on the biographical drama based on the life of convicted Mafia killer Tommy Pitera. Entertainment News | Pete Davidson Transforms for Upcoming Crime Drama Tommy Karate, First Look Released.
Pete Davidson unveils dark transformation into mobster Tommy Pitera for upcoming film 'Tommy Karate'
In a striking transformation for his portrayal of mobster Tommy Pitera in 'Tommy Karate', Pete Davidson showcases a dramatic new look in a recently unveiled black and white image. Director Justin Chon expressed admiration for Davidson's growth as an actor. Pitera, a member of the Bonnano crime family, was renowned for his martial arts prowess, and Davidson has been passionately developing this project for more than three years.
Pete Davidson Is Unrecognizable in Mobster Transformation for Tommy Karate
Pete Davidson stepped into his role as mobster Tommy Pitera for his upcoming movie Tommy Karate, trading in his comedic stylings for dark brooding in a first look pic of the film.
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