''When in Rome'' is a 2002 direct-to-video film directed by

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and starring

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Fuller Olsen (born June 13, 1986), also known as the Olsen twins as a duo, are American fashion designers and former actresses. The twins made their acting debut as infants playing Michelle Tanner on the television s ...

Plot

Twins Leila (Ashley) and Charli (Mary-Kate) Hunter go to Rome to participate in a Summer Intern Program along with four others: Paolo, Nobu Sushi, Dari, and Heidi. After beginning the intern program, the sisters are soon fired due to careless mishaps. They soon meet Derek Hammond, who re-hires them. They spend the day at Hammond’s house, where Leila meets bad boy Ryan, who happens to be Derek’s nephew. Leila and Ryan develop a liking for each other. Back at work, the girls are grasping more the concept of being responsible. They become great friends with the other interns. Charli and Paolo develop feelings for each other. When attempting to deliver some designs for a shoot, Mr. Tortoni sabotages them by stealing the dresses. Leila, with Ryan’s help, captures pictures of the incident and delivers the pictures to Derek. Everyone helps to make new dresses, using Charlie’s designs, before the big day. Paolo phones his alien friend & ends up abducting everyone, especially Leila & Tortoni. In the end, the photoshoot goes well and Tortoni re-hires the interns. Derek arrives with the police to arrest Mr. Tortoni, and it is discovered that Tortoni was always jealous for having everything, the aliens, the money, and the girl (Jamie). The movie closes with Jamie and Derek and Charli and Paolo kissing at the Mamma Mia pizza party. Ryan tries to kiss Leila, but she tells him she’s good with just a hug. Derek decides to take all the interns to New York with him.

Cast

Mary-Kate Olsen Mary-Kate Olsen (born June 13, 1986) is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, equestrian, and former actress. She began her acting career nine months after her birth, sharing the role of Michelle Tanner with her twin sister Ashley Olsen ...

- Charlotte "Charli" Hunter *

Ashley Olsen Ashley Fuller Olsen (born June 13, 1986) is an American businesswoman and former actress. She began her acting career at the age of nine months, sharing the role of Michelle Tanner with her twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen in the television sitcom ...

- Leila Hunter * Michelangelo Tommaso - Paolo *

Derek Lee Nixon Derek Lee Nixon is an American actor and producer. He grew up in Texas and gained notoriety in 2002 after starring in Mary-Kate and Ashley's, '' When in Rome'' and in several Hollywood films, including '' Hallettsville'' (with Gary Busey), '' ...

- Ryan * Leslie Danon - Jamie *

Julian Stone Julian Stone (born 31 December 1962) is an English actor/writer/producer. He has appeared extensively on the screen, guest-starring in many popular TV shows including ''Suburgatory'', ''Maron'', ''Castle'', ''Columbo'', ''Mad About You'', ''Bayw ...

- Derek Hammond *

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- Nobu *

Ilenia Lazzarin Ilenia Lazzarin (born 6 September 1982 in Busto Arsizio, Province of Varese, Lombardy) is an Italians, Italian screen actress. Her most prominent role is the character Viola Bruni in the Naples, Neapolitan television soap opera ''Un Posto al Sol ...

- Dari * Valentina Mattolini - Heidi * Matt Patresi - Mr. Enrico Tortoni

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