Writer and director Nancy Meyers is returning with her first feature since 2015's The Intern, an untitled project now at Warner Bros. after Netflix dropped out over budget issues. The film boasts a star-studded cast and a Christmas Day 2027 premiere.
Nancy Meyers, known for romantic comedies like The Holiday and Something's Gotta Give, has a new untitled film in development. According to reports, Warner Bros. acquired the project following Netflix's exit in early 2023 due to budget disagreements. Meyers reportedly sought a minimum of $150 million, exceeding Netflix's $130 million limit, potentially making it the costliest romantic comedy ever.
The film marks Meyers' first directorial effort since The Intern, which starred Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro. Development began in the early 2020s. While an earlier version at Netflix was tentatively titled Paris Paramount and featured a semi-autobiographical plot about a writer-director falling in love with a producer, leading to successful films, a breakup, and a high-stakes reunion, insiders indicate those details have changed. No official plot summary has been released.
The cast includes Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, Emma Mackey, and Owen Wilson. Only Cruz and Wilson remain from the original Netflix lineup, which also involved Michael Fassbender and Scarlett Johansson. The project reunites Meyers with Law from The Holiday.
Scheduled for Christmas Day 2027, the release fuels speculation of holiday themes, aligning with Meyers' past December films like It's Complicated and What Women Want. Meyers announced the cast on Instagram: “Happy to share my new movie with this fantastic cast is in the works and will be released on Christmas Day 2027! See you at the movies!” She will write, direct, and produce.
