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Nancy Meyers, the acclaimed Hollywood romantic comedy maestro behind beloved classics like "What Women Want" and "The Holiday," is set to make her highly anticipated return to filmmaking. Three years ago, Meyers embarked on an ambitious project: a romantic comedy with a staggering budget of $150 million. While Netflix initially considered the film, the streaming giant ultimately passed on the high price tag. Now, Warner Bros. Pictures has taken the reins, officially announcing the film's star-studded cast and release date.
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The untitled feature will star Jude Law, Emma Mackey, Kieran Culkin, Owen Wilson, and Penélope Cruz, with a theatrical release slated for Christmas Day, December 25, next year. News of Culkin joining the ensemble surfaced two months ago. Notably, when the project was in development at Netflix three years prior, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Fassbender were reportedly in talks to star; however, only Wilson and Cruz from that initial lineup remain attached to the current production.
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The film's production budget remains largely unchanged, hovering between $130 million and $150 million. The official title and plot synopsis have yet to be revealed. Three years ago, rumors suggested the story would follow a young writer-director and a producer who fall in love, collaborate on multiple films, but eventually break up and end their professional partnership. Years later, a new film project forces them to reunite, compelling them to navigate both high-stakes production challenges and a cast of difficult A-list stars.
This rumored premise bore a striking resemblance to Meyers' own experiences, particularly her long-standing creative and personal partnership with co-writer and director Charles Shyer, which concluded professionally after their 1999 divorce. However, recent reports have clarified that any previously circulated plot details are inaccurate.