Actor Rob Estes and Director Michelle Danner Dish on Their New Dramedy, The Italians

The longtime friends and co-stars talk directing, partnership, and bringing family-centered storytelling to life in their latest film

From The LifeMinute.tv Team

December 23, 2025

Melrose Place heartthrob Rob Estes teamed up with renowned acting coach and Creative Center for the Arts co-founder Michelle Danner in a new dramedy, The Italians.

This marks Danner’s eighth film as a director, and it’s packed with everything we love—family, food, and those unforgettable first impressions.

We caught up with the longtime friends and colleagues—who also play husband and wife in the film—to chat all about the project and what exciting adventures they’re cooking up next.

This is a LifeMinute with Rob Estes and Michelle Danner.