Draft:Paris Paramount
| Paris Paramount | |
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| Directed by | Nancy Meyers |
| Screenplay by | Nancy Meyers |
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| Starring | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Paris Paramount is an upcoming romantic comedy Nancy Meyers film.
Synopsis
[edit]A writer-director and producer couple make several successful films together before ending their relationship. However, they are forced back together for a great new project with high stakes and volatile stars.[1]
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]In April 2022, the project was announced as an untitled ensemble film to be written and directed by Meyers for Netflix.[2] With a reported budget between $130m and $150m,[3] it was dubbed ‘the most expensive rom-com ever made’.[4] Meyers explained the title as a riff on an old Ernst Lubitsch quote “I’ve been to Paris, France and I’ve been to Paris, Paramount and frankly, I prefer Paris, Paramount.”[5] Following reported disagreements over the budget the project stopped moving forward at Netflix in March 2023.[6] That same month the project reportedly moved to Warner Bros.[7] The following month it was reported the film was delayed by scheduling conflicts.[8]
Casting
[edit]In March 2023, Owen Wilson and Scarlet Johannson were reported to have signed on to the project to join Penelope Cruz and Michael Fassbender.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Galuppo, Mia (March 6, 2023). "Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz Circling New Nancy Meyers Movie Budgeted at $130m+". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (April 21, 2022). "Netflix Makes Deal With Nancy Meyers To Write & Direct Untitled Ensemble Comedy". Deadline. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ McArdle, Tommy (March 6, 2023). "Nancy Meyers to Make Movie Return with Big Budget Romantic Comedy for Netflix (Report)". People. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ Cashin, Rory (March 7, 2023). "Michael Fassbender to star in the "most expensive romcom ever made"". Joe.ie. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ Zilko, Christian (March 18, 2023). "Nancy Meyers Explains Title of Her Upcoming Rom-Com 'Paris Paramount'". Indie Wire. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ Welk, Brian (March 14, 2023). "Nancy Meyers Movie with Reported $130 Million Budget Scrapped at Netflix".
- ^ Cooper, Dan (March 17, 2023). "Nancy Meyers' Paris Paramount now at Warner Bros". Film Stories. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Ruimy, Jordan (April 10, 2023). "Nancy Meyers' $150 Million Romcom Delayed Indefinitely at Warner Bros". World of Reel. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Bacon, Jess (March 7, 2023). "Marvel's Scarlett Johansson and Owen Wilson join Netflix movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
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