Hollywood legend Al Pacino is heading to Greece in April 2027 to film 50/50, a new movie centered on a young Greek-American skateboarder chasing his Olympic dream.
Pacino is expected to portray an accomplished skateboarding veteran who becomes a mentor to a talented young skater determined to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The film will explore the relationship between the two athletes, as the veteran mentor discovers a renewed purpose through guiding the next generation of skateboarders.
Most of the production is expected to take place in Greece, with Greek media reporting that approximately 90% of filming could be completed in the country. Shooting is scheduled to begin in April 2027.
The project also has an important Greek-American connection behind the scenes. Gold Tree, the production company of Greek diaspora entrepreneur Tim Chonacas, is handling executive production.
Although specific filming locations have not yet been announced, the project is expected to bring an international film production to Greece.
With Pacino leading the cast and a story connecting Greek-American identity, sports and Olympic ambition, 50/50 is shaping up to be an interesting addition to Greece’s growing international film-production scene.
