The 41-year-old actor has joined Joe Manganiello, who plays Bobby Stano in the film, reported Deadline.
The story follows Stano who returns to the Bronx after serving 17 years in prison for a violent mistake he made as a kid that ultimately robbed him of a professional baseball career.
Madio stars as Joey, Stano's longtime friend and fish market owner who gives Stano a job after his release.
Manganiello, Nick Manganiello, Bill Chartoff, Lynn Hendee and Eric Fischer are producing the project.