Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr. to Star in Netflix Romantic Comedy ‘Players’

EXCLUSIVE: The next several months are going to be busy for Elizabeth Lail. The You and Once Upon a Time alum has landed the title role opposite Diane Keaton in Mack and Rita, an indie romantic comedy produced by Alex Saks and directed by Katie Aselton Duplass, we hear. She also has joined the ensemble cast for HBO Max’s upcoming Gossip Girl reboot.

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s an independent romantic comedy we hear is coming together: Oscar winner Diane Keaton and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom star Taylour Paige are set to star in Mack and Rita which will be produced by Alex Saks. Katie Aselton Duplass is directing, we hear.

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It appears those claims of Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s breakup were greatly exaggerated. Less than a week after a report stated that J.Lo, 51, and A-Rod, 45, had called off their engagement and ended their romance, the two were seen kissing while in the Dominican Republic.

With that J-Rod breakup scare barely behind us, we can’t help but wonder about what went down behind the scenes to cause such a close call.

Irvine teenage actor is excited for his first major movie to be released this weekend.Jude Shedden, 13, is starring in the upcoming rom-com A Little Italian Vacation, directed by Ron Howard's protégé, Felipe Torres Urso.The ambitious child actor from Girdle Toll has been working since he was three-years-old and starred in Harry Styles' music video 'Adore You' in 2019.For the new blockbuster, the St Matthew's pupil played the role of Schmae and filmed his scenes in London and Italy when he was

The Daily Star why he would never participate on the iconic BBC One dancing competition.  He said:‘They asked me – I’d love to dance.

Netflix rom-com alums Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr. are returning for a new romantic comedy at the streamer, starring alongside Tom Ellis inPlayers.

Also Read: Jonathan Groff, Mary J Blige, Gina Rodriguez to Star in Netflix's 'Lost Ollie' Limited SeriesWhit Anderson, a writer on “Ozark” and Marvel’s “Daredevil,” wrote the screenplay for “Players.” The producers are Platt and Ryan Christians for Marc Platt productions and Ross Dinerstein for CampfireRodriguez is also executive producing along with Molly Breeskin for I Can and I Will Productions, as are Ross Girard for Campfire and Dan Clarke.Rodriguez most recently starred in “Miss Bala” and

Jane The Virgin alum Gina Rodriguez, Happy Endings’ Damon Wayans Jr., and Tom Ellis from TV’s Lucifer have signed on to star in Players, a romantic comedy from Netflix. Marc Platt and Ryan Christians are producing the pic for Marc Platt Productions with Ross Dinerstein for Campfire.

Courtney Howard author“Boy meets girl” doesn’t exactly happen in stereotypical fashion in writer-director Steve Bailone’s “Long Weekend.” There’s no string-swelling orchestral accompaniment. Gone is a golden-hour glow haloing the protagonists’ first glances.

Netflix has set its main cast for Lost Ollie, a live-action/animation hybrid family series based on William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg’s book Ollie’s Odyssey. Jonathan Groff (Frozen, Hamilton), Mary J.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has set an all-star cast for the animation-live action hybrid limited series “Lost Ollie.”Mary J. Blige, Gina Rodriguez, Jake Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Kesler Talbot, and Jonathan Groff have all been cast in major roles in the four-episode series.The show is inspired by the book “Ollie’s Oddyssey” by William Joyce.

Universal has dated Bros, the new romantic comedy starring, written and executive produced by Billy Eichner for Aug. 12, 2022.

Also Read: Billy Eichner Presents Mary Trump's Line of Children's Books on 'Kimmel,' Including 'Cloudy With a Chance of White Supremacy' (Video)“Bros” is produced by Judd Apatow, Stoller and Joshua Church (co-producer “Trainwreck,” “Step Brothers”), and Billy Eichner also serves as an executive producer on the film.Eichner is well known for his comedy series “Billy on the Street,” where he parades celebrities through Manhattan and hilariously shouts at random passersby questions about pop

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterBilly Eichner’s upcoming romantic comedy “Bros” has been scheduled to debut in theaters next summer.Set at Universal, the film will open on Aug. 12, 2022.Eicher is starring in “Bros,” which centers on two gay men with commitment issues who attempt a relationship.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFrance TV Distribution has closed a raft of sales on “Hear Me Out,” a romantic comedy directed by French actor-turned-helmer Pascal Elbé (“Thank You for Calling,” “Turk’s Head”).The film stars Elbé as Antoine, a fifty-year old history professor who discovers that he’s losing his hearing and starts having a recluse life because of his handicap. His encounter with Claire, a widow whose daughter is mute, will help him open up again to the world.

In Hulu/Neon's Palm Springs, two single wedding guests played by Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti find themselves caught in an endless time loop, reliving the same manic day over and over again. The romantic comedy was a smash at last year's Sundance, selling for a then-festival record $17.5 million (and 69 cents).