A 10-Year-Old Kid is Working With Oscar Winner Nick Vallelonga to Create “Home Alone Meets The Godfather” Themed Movie

An Oscar-winning Nick Vallelonga was impressed by the movie concept of a 10-year-old boy, which revolves around a friendship between a young boy and a menacing mobster.

A 10-Year-Old Kid is Working With Oscar Winner Nick Vallelonga to Create “Home Alone Meets The Godfather” Themed Movie

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  • A 10-year-old Connor Esterson is developing the script for a "Home Alone-meet-The-Godfather"-esque movie titled Little Wiseguy.
  • Working alongside the preteen are Hollywood Oscar winner Nick Vallelonga and Bad Boys writer George Gallo, gearing up to pitch it to studios around town soon enough.
  • The film is a conceptual comedy following a small boy who becomes friend with a mobster that lives next door.
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In another installment of “What the heck are we doing with our lives?”  A 10-year-old Connor Esterson is developing the script for a “Home Alonemeet-The-Godfather”-esque movie titled Little Wiseguy. Working alongside the preteen are Hollywood Oscar winner Nick Vallelonga and Bad Boys writer George Gallo, gearing up to pitch it to studios around town soon enough. Esterson however has many talents up his sleeve,  he is not only a budding actor but also aspiring to become a director in Hollywood.

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Oscar Winner Nick Vallelonga Teamed with 10-Year-Old for this New Movie!

As soon as The Hollywood Reporter reported this, the internet was stunned by news of 10-year-old Connor Esterson, who had prepared a 6-page script for a film that instantly captivated Nick Vallelonga and George Gallo.

It is being said that they’ve been working together for the past five months to bring it to life. Esterson initially shared his draft with veteran producer and family friend Joe Isgro, who then introduced it to the esteemed writing duo. Gallo and Vallelonga were impressed, leading to their involvement in developing the project further.

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The film is a conceptual comedy that involves a story that follows the friendship of a small boy and a mobster that lives next door, as Esterson himself described it as “Home Alone meets The Godfather,” despite never having actually seen The Godfather. However, this description gave the audience a clear idea of what he along with the talent duo of writers had been cooking up for months. People are eagerly awaiting to see what they’ll actually serve!

Who is this 10-Year-Old Wonderkind Making Waves in Hollywood?

Connor Esterson’s talent far exceeds expectations, even at his young age, he flaunts an excellent resume. Prior to impressing an Oscar-winning writer with his movie concept, the now 10-year-old showcased his acting talents in various roles.

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Given his impressive resume, it’s evident that Connor Esterson doesn’t have much free time between his acting commitments but when he does he ends up impressing big Hollywood giants. Little Wiseguy is just one of the projects he’s cooked up amidst his busy schedule.

The kid also disclosed to THR that,

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“One of my main goals is to become a director,” 

And it is safe to say, he’s definitely making moves toward his dreams at a pretty fast pace. With each new project and idea he comes up with, Connor Esterson is getting an inch closer and closer to his goals in showbiz. Fans are excited to know more!

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Written by Sampurna Banerjee

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Sampurna Banerjee, an ardent enthusiast of pop culture and movies, pours her passion into her role as a writer for FandomWire. With a penchant for Marvel, DC, and sitcoms, she has contributed over 400 articles, staying up-to-date to the entertainment industry's latest buzz. Moreover, she's penned over 300 articles for Animated Times and shared her work across several Instagram pages. Currently she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calcutta University.