Ray Romano’s New Movie Fixes Everybody Loves Raymond's Mistake
Renowned comedian Ray Romano’s upcoming movie Somewhere in Queens bears many similarities to his popular sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, and the film’s setting possesses an obscure but fascinating connection to the show. Premiering at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival, Somewhere in Queens attracted audiences to Romano’s directorial debut. In addition to marking a career milestone, Romano’s new movie is intriguing because it revives the backdrop once intended for the classic television series.
Everybody Loves Raymond follows the daily life of Ray Barone, a popular New York sportswriter living in suburban Long Island with his wife Debra, their daughter Ally, and their twin sons Michael and Geoffrey. Each episode launches the sarcastic columnist into hilarious conflict, often involving his extremely intrusive parents Frank and Marie, and Raymond's tall, quirky older brother Robert (Brad Garrett). Somewhere in Queens stars Romano as Leo Russo, a construction worker from Queens, New York who becomes ecstatic when he discovers his introverted son “Sticks” has a talent for basketball. Leo encourages Sticks to excel in the sport, hoping it secures the teenager a scholarship, but his intervention only compounds disarray and confusion in an already dysfunctional family.
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The emphasis on family dynamics draws parallels between Somewhere in Queens and Everybody Loves Raymond, with a curious connection within the movie’s title. When writing for Everybody Loves Raymond, Romano and producer Phil Rosenthal drew inspiration from everyday life with their families, a strategy that assured no shortage of good material. In adapting their real-life experiences,
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