Oscar®-winning director Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Beauty and the Beast) returns to the musical genre with a dazzling, Technicolor reimagining of Kiss of the Spider Woman—a visually stunning and emotionally resonant adaptation of Manuel Puig’s groundbreaking 1976 novel and the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical by Terrence McNally, John Kander, and Fred Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago).

Set within the confines of a South American prison, the story follows Valentín (Luna), a political dissident, and Molina (Tonatiuh), a flamboyant window dresser jailed for indecency. As the two cellmates form a surprising bond, Molina escapes into vivid retellings of a glamorous Hollywood musical featuring his favorite screen diva, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez). Through fantasy and shared vulnerability, their connection deepens—blurring the line between illusion and survival.

Written and directed by Condon, the three film stars bring a lot of talent and recognition to the project. Emmy® nominee Luna (Andor, Y Tu Mamá También), rising star Tonatiuh (Carry On, Promised Land), and Lopez, the Emmy®, Grammy®, and Golden Globe-nominated icon (Hustlers, Out of Sight), who also executive produces alongside Luna.

Produced by Barry Josephson, p.g.a., Tom Kirdahy, p.g.a., and Greg Yolen, p.g.a., Kiss of the Spider Woman promises to be a sweeping cinematic experience where fantasy, passion, and resistance collide. Kiss of the Spider-Woman is an Artists Equity and Mohari Media presentation and a Josephson Entertainment, Tom Kirdahy, Greg Yolen and Nuyorican production. Executive producers include Bill Condon, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Mark Scheinberg, Dani Bernfeld, Kevin Halloran, Michael Joe, Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Whitney Williams, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Courtney Baxter, Diego Luna, D. Matt Geller, Pamela Thur, Sam Weisman, Daniel Weisman and Margaux Weisman.

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The Greatest Love Story Never Told follows Latina icon Jennifer Lopez as she embarks on her most daring and personal project – the creation of a new album and an original cinematic piece titled “This Is Me…Now.” The narrative takes the audience through her twenty-year career, exploring the highs and lows, triumphs, and challenges she faced. Unveiling her journey towards self-love, the film is a testament to Lopez’s determination to reclaim her narrative.

“The Greatest Love Story Never Told” grants unflinching access to Jennifer Lopez’s most personal moments. Through intimate interviews with her inner circle, including producing partners and longtime collaborators, the documentary paints a vulnerable portrait of an icon who puts it all on the line. Candid home moments showcase the real Jennifer Lopez, allowing audiences to witness her authenticity and resilience.

Directed by Jason Bergh and produced by team including Courtney Baxter, Gillian Brown, Lindsay Utz, and Stephan Bielecki, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” is an Artists Equity production. Executive producers are Dani Bernfield and Jason Bergh, along with co-producers Caitlin Alba-Rothstein and Eliza Comer.

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Lopez will make her fourth appearance as musical guest, having previously hosted three times. Her upcoming album, “This Is Me … Now,” and her narrative driven, cinematic original on Amazon, This Is Me … Now: A Love Story, will be released Feb. 16. 

SNL airs Jan. 27 with host Dakota Johnson and musical guest Justin Timberlake. 

In addition to the broadcast on NBC, SNL streams live on Peacock (11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT). Stream every season of SNL now on Peacock.

Saturday Night Live is produced in association with Broadway Video. The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels.    

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Amazon MGM Studios will release the cinematic original

Watch the Official Trailer:

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story will stream globally on Prime Video on February 16th. This is the same day the new album This is Me…Now will be released, which is currently available for pre-order at https://jenniferlopez.lnk.to/ThisIsMeNowPR 

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Written by: Jennifer Lopez, Matt Walton 

Story by: Jennifer Lopez, Dave Meyers, Chris Shafer

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Fat Joe, Trevor Noah, Kim Petras, Post Malone, Keke Palmer, Sofia Vergara, Jenifer Lewis, Jay Shetty, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sadhguru, Tony Bellissimo, Derek Hough, Trevor Jackson, Paul Raci, Bella Gagliano, Brandon Delsid, Ashley Versher, Malcolm Kelner, Alix Angelis, Danielle Larracuente, Matthew Law and Ben Affleck

Runtime: 65 Minutes

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The President’s Award is hand-selected by HPRA’s President to recognize an individual whose contributions to Hispanic culture and representation, whether it be through industry leadership, civic service, or the arts, has left an indelible mark on the community. Terrero’s ability to bring to life Latino stories through music, film, and TV, and give them representation in the industry, has created a unique visual and narrative language that speaks to a wide audience, breaking down cultural barriers and promoting cross-cultural understanding.

“For the past 20 years, Jessy’s career and powerful storytelling have been emblematic of the resilience, grit, and determination that defines Latinos in this country, while also contributing to a positive sense of identity and pride for the community,” said HPRA President Sonia V. Diaz. “His commitment to shining a light on our culture and to giving opportunities to young talent in the arts is at the heart of what HPRA strives to achieve and we are proud to honor him with this recognition.”

Terrero made his debut as a film and TV director with Soul Plane, a film featuring Kevin Hart and Sofia Vergara, and later directed a series of features including Freelancers with Robert De Niro and Forest Whitaker, and Gun with Val Kilmer. In 2018, he created and directed the Netflix Original Nicky Jam: El Ganador, a biopic that focuses on the artist’s success and fame as well as his struggles with addiction. Most recently, Terrero was the executive producer on several documentaries in partnership with Amazon Music, such as Hip-Hop Por Siempre and La Cuna Del Dembow.

The 2023 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards celebrate excellence in multicultural storytelling in public relations and marketing while advancing positive narratives about Latinos in the United States. This year’s ¡BRAVO! Awards theme, “The Future es Nuestro,” focuses on the country’s ongoing cultural shift and contributions of the Hispanic/Latino community. Each year, the 2023 National ¡BRAVO! Awards also recognize communications leaders who are selected for their pivotal work in shaping the industry and establishing progress for Hispanic and multicultural consumer segments in public relations, media, and communications.

The Honorees are nominated and chosen collectively by HPRA executive leadership and its board of directors. This year’s honorees include Hispanic Heritage Foundation President and CEO Jose Antonio Tijerino, as Pioneer of the Year Award; host of MSNBC’s American Voices and Latina to Latina podcast, and author Alicia Menendez, as Journalist of the Year; and Omnicom Communications Consultancy Network Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Soon Mee Kim, as DEI Person of the Year.

Finalists for this year’s ¡BRAVO! Awards will be announced on August 15. Tickets to attend the event are available now.

For more information, visit: https://hprausa.org/bravo/.

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BEST MOVIE QUOTE:

You sold your soul to the devil. How come you still look so good?”

– Gael Garcia Bernal as Hector in The Mother

Jennifer Lopez’s The Mother – Top Movie on Netflix

The Mother had the No. 1 opening weekend of any Netflix film released in 2023 after its release on May 12, 2023.  Distributed by Netflix, The Mother, starring Jennifer Lopez is an action-packed thriller that delves into the depths of a mother’s love in an unethical and captivating manner. Directed by visionary filmmaker, Nikki Caro (Whale Rider, The Zookeeper’s Wife, McFarland, USA) the buzz is that the movie takes audiences on an exhilarating and emotional rollercoaster ride. 

According to Heaven of Horror reviews, The Mother is a “good choice for a Friday night action flick where you want to be entertained but also want a decent storyline.” May 12, 2023

Additional Cast: Lucy Paez, Joseph Fiennes, Gael Garcia Bernal, Jesse Garcia,Yvonne Senat Jones, Paul Raci, Edie Falco, Michael Karl Richards, Link Baker, Mayumi Yoshida, Ryan Cowie, Todd Matthews, Yadier Fernandez, Olivia Lucas, Jay Cardinal Villenueve, Medi Regragui

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan

The official trailer for the fourth and final season of the action series, starring John Krasinski and Michael Peña as Domingo Chavez, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, Betty Gabriel and Abbie Cornish, and Louis Ozawa. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan has been shared by Prime Video. The epic and exciting final season will be arriving through the streaming platform on June 30^th, with new episodes available every Friday.

The fourth and final season finds Jack Ryan on his most dangerous mission yet: facing an enemy both foreign and domestic. As the new CIA Acting Deputy Director, Ryan is tasked with unearthing internal corruption, and in doing so, uncovers a series of suspicious black ops that could expose the vulnerability of the country. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is co-produced by Amazon Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Skydance Television, and executive produced by Allyson Seeger, Andrew Form, John Krasinski, Brad Fuller, Michael Bay, and John Kelly.  05/31/2023

Sergio Calderón, Mexican Character Actor Dies at 77

Sergio Calderón died Wednesday in a Los Angeles hospital of natural causes, a family spokesman announced. He was a popular and respected character actor who made his mark in such iconic films as The In-Laws, Men in Black and Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End. At the turn of the 20th century, Calderón came to the attention of Hollywood after he portrayed a Mexican revolutionary in Duck, You Sucker (1971), written and directed  by Sergio Leone, and was a murderous Mexican chief of police opposite Albert Finney in John Huston’s Under the Volcano (1984). In the 1979 Arthur Hiller comedy The In-Laws is the film that got him his SAG card. 

Eva Longoria’s Searching For Mexico

Stanley Tucci and Eva Longoria teamed up to produce six episodes that explores the culture, traditions and foods of her Mexican roots, in Searching For Mexico, CNN’s original series. Search for the show and once you watch the first episode you will not be able to avoid binge watching the five remaining shows. Longoria is in post production for two upcoming new projectd, Land of Women, a TV mini series co-starring with Carmen Maura and Vanessa Casta?os, and War of the Worlds, an adventure/drama/horror, co-starring with Ice Cube and Michael O’Neill.If you missed the episodes, they are streaming. Check them out on CNN!

Cast: Lucy Paez, Joseph Fiennes, Gael Garcia Bernal, Jesse Garcia, Yvonne Senat Jones, Paul Raci, Edie Falco, Michael Karl Richards, Link Baker, Mayumi Yoshida, Ryan Cowie, Todd Matthews, Yadier Fernandez, Olivia Lucas, Jay Cardinal Villenueve, Medi Regragui

Penélope Cruz joins the Lancôme: La Vie Est Belle Campaign

The short beauty high profile Lacome short promotes The Scent of Happiness… “life is beautify,” is about choosing your own path to happiness and inspiring others. Complex and modern, the Eau de Parm campaign  features Lily Collings, Penélope Cruz, Hoyeon, Julia Roberts, Amanda Seyfried, Aya Nakamura, Isabella Rossellini, and Zendaya

Director: Emmanuel Adjel

Michelle Rodriguez & Rita Moreno Forge Ahead in Fast X 

Action Film Roared into Theaters May 19, 2023

Moving forward without a key character, Brian O’Conner portrayed by the late Paul Walker wasn’t easy, but Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto the head of the family is joined by Michelle Rodriguez and Jason Stratham in the new action/adventure/crime Fast X movie. The legendary West Side Story actress, Rita Moreno, plays Dom’s grandmother, Abuela Toretto. And, boy it’s the ride of a lifetime! Fast X is such a spectacular movie production that it is a 2-part movie, the first being Fast X that just premiered and the second part will premiere sometime in 2025. 

 Dom Toretto and his family are targeted by the vengeful son (Jason Momoa) of drug kingpin Hernan Reyes. According to the storyline: “The end of the road begins. Fast X, the tenth film in the Fast and Furious Saga, launches the final chapters of one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises, now in its third decade and still going strong with the same core cast and characters as when it began. Cast also includes Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Jason Stratham, John Cena and Scott Eastwood, with several Oscar® winners, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron, Brie Larson, and Alan Richtson. Fast X is produced by Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Justin Lin, Jeff Kirschebaum and Samanta Vincent. And, executive produced by Joseph M. Caracciolo, Jr., David Cain, Chris Morgan, Amanda Lews and Mark Bomback. 

Most of the reviews have been positive, sharing the same overall sentiment: “From the very beginning, Fast X grabs hold of the audience’s attention and refuses to let go.”

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The biopic, starring Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos, inspired so many people around the globe. 25 Years later, it continues to move the hearts of millions of fans who love her songs.

“Rediscover a family’s story of dedication, perseverance and hope in breaking a male-dominated music genre and taking the world by storm,” Selena´s family wrote in the announcement of the film’s re-release.

“This movie means so much to me … Selena and her family mean so much to me, and I was so lucky to be chosen to play her,” Lopez wrote on her social media. “I’ll never forget this time in my life and it’s an honor as an artist to have been part of the magic that is this movie.”

Selena was killed on March 31 by her fan club president Yolanda Saldivar weeks before her 24th birthday, which would have been April 16, 1995.

Selena the movie was inducted into the Library of Congress’ 2021 National Film Registry this past December.

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Film:  MARRY ME

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Music

Director: Kat Coiro

Writers: John Rogers, Tami Sagher, Harper Dill

Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Maluna, John Bradley, Sarah Silverman

REVIEW

An improbable premise begets an improbable marriage which begets a funny, warm rom-com. At first glance, Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson don’t seem like a match made in Heaven. Let’s face it, a love affair between J-Lo and O-Wil is not going to make the cover of any supermarket tabloid.

Kat (Lopez) is a mega superstar who gets stood up during a worldwide telecast concert. In a moment of despair Kat spots an unsuspecting nerdy math teacher, Charlie (Owen Wilson), coaxes him on stage, and.…say it ain’t so, J-Lo!..marries him! It’s just a phony-baloney publicity stunt resulting from a heartbroken Kat being humiliated in front of the whole world, right?

It starts out that way, but slowly but surely these two “accidental” lovers begin to find common ground and begin to bond as humans. Lopez is especially good at shedding her diva persona in the story and revealing a softer more vulnerable side. Wilson has perfected his reliable “everyman” character with his uneven good looks that underscore and complement Lopez’s smoky, sexy charm.

Marry Me probably won’t win any Oscars. But there is some good music by J-Lo and Marry Me is a nice, cozy little date movie.

Studio: Universal

Producers: Courtney Baxter, Kevin Beisler, Alex Brow

Available: In Theaters, Peacock

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TV Series  ACAPULCO 

Genre: Bilingual Comedy, Romance

CreatorS: EduardoCisneros, Jason Shuman, Austin Winsberg

Writers: Eduardo Cisneros, Eddie Quintana,  Jason Shunan, Chris Spain

Cast: Enrique Arizon, Fernando Carsa, Eqmián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Vanessa Bauche, Raphael alejandroEugenio Derbez, Chrod Oversteet

REVIEW

Will success spoil Maximo Gallardo? That’s the ultimate question underlying this funny, sparkling bi-lingual comedy set in gorgeous Acapulco, Mexico. Every episode begins with Old Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) telling his curious nephew, Hugo, (Raphael Alejandro) the story of how he acquired all his current fabulous wealth and property.

Acapulco begins when Young Maximo (Enrique Arizan) and his buddy, Memo (Fernando Carsa) land jobs at the ritzy Las Colimas Resort. Memo ends up working in the laundry room, while Maximo finds himself hobnobbing with the wealthy guests as a pool boy.  Maximo is ambitious and aims to please his boss, Diane (Jessica Collins) with well-intended, but often mixed results.

Acapulco is a morality tale within a comedy. Every story contains a moral lesson Old Maximo learned as Young Maximo, such as dealing with the special needs and secrets of certain guests, competing with a workplace rival, handling a delicate personal romantic situation, coping with his mother’s disapproval for working in a “den of sin” resort.

The real joy and pleasure of Acapulco is watching the irrepressibly charming Arizan, as young Maximo, encounter, overcome and learn from each new challenge he faces. The writing in Acapulco is 14-carat gold. Each supporting cast performance is a gem that adds value to this priceless jewel of a comedy.

Will success spoil Maximo Gallardo? Acapulco has been picked up for a second season so Hugo and the rest of us will find out.

 Production Company: 3Pas Studios

Producers: Eduardo cisneros, Alehandro Cárdenas, Chris Harris, Jake Harris

Available: AppleTV+

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By Roberto Leal

In his book, “The Magic Lantern: An Autobiography,” legendary Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman described the experience of sitting in a dark theater and watching the images on a huge screen fly by at 24 frames per second as the closest thing we have created replicating the dream state. Cinema, in all its various forms, is the only art form that combines theater, literature, painting, dance, photography, sculpture and music all on one celluloid canvas. From the beginning, movies have been a source of inspiration, propaganda, social awareness, education and much, much entertainment.

The pandemic, the emergence of streaming platforms, giant screen TVs and in-home theaters have modified Bergman’s equations to include sitting in your recliner in the comfort of your living room in PJs in front of your 82” Samsung flat-screen TV. But the power of flickering images on a screen that tap into our collective unconscious where the stories of our shared myths and archetypes reside still holds true.

A FORT KNOX FOR FILMS

The National Film Registry was created in 1988 as a place to preserve, honor and celebrate the cultural, artistic, and social contributions of cinema. Each year 25 films are nominated for the registry. The films can be feature length, short films, documentaries, animated films and even home movies are eligible to be put on the list of nominees.

For years Latinos in all sectors of society, like Captain Renault in Casablanca , were shocked, shocked to find so few Latino films making the final cut for the Registry. Slowly but surely more Latino films are being recognized for their artistic and social significance and finding their just place on the National Film Registry. Here are the three Latino films added to that prestigious list in 2021. Drum roll, please…

CHICANA, (1979), Director: Sylvia Morales

This 30-minute documentary was created by Morales when she was a film student at UCLA. Chicana chronicles the story of Mexican women from pre-Columbian times to the present. It’s a story of the Chicana’s struggles, pain, strength, endurance, contributions and ultimate triumph. Linda Gross of Los Angeles Times called Chicana “a well-researched and spirited documentary made with much love.”

SELENA, (1997), Director: Gregory Nava

This loving music biopic tribute about the tragically short career of the Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, was also the breakthrough role for Latina superstar Jennifer Lopez. Mexican American director, Gregory Nava’s film El Norte is also on the registry; Selena is his second film to be added to the list. It won’t be his last. This film is credited with launching Lopez’s career but also the careers of half dozen other Latino actors including Jon Seda (La Brea, Chicago PD), Constance Marie (With Love, George Lopez) and Jacob Vargas (Mr. Iglesias)

REQUIEM 29, (1970), Director: David Garcia

In 1970 the Los Angeles Mexican-American/Chicano community, civic and academia leaders staged the Chicano Moratorium Movement, a massive protest against the Vietnam War. The police response to the protest was violent and deadly, resulting in the murder of noted Mexican writer for the Los Angeles Times, Ruben Salazar by the hands of agents from the Los Angeles County Sheriff. This newsreel-like documentary by David Garcia brings those historical events into stark, grainy, black and white reality.

NUMBERS DON’T LIE

Prior to the three new films being added to the National Film Registry, there were 18 Latino themed films or films starring a Latina/o in the lead listed on the Registry. They include:

1. Ben-Hur (Silent), 1925, Director: Fred Nobb

2. Drácula (Spanish), (1931). Director: Alfredo B. Cervana

3. The Revenge of Pancho Villa, 1932, Director: Edmundo Padilla

4. Gilda, 1946, Director: Charles Vidor

5. High Noon, 1952, Director: Fred Zinneman

6. Salt of the Earth, 1954, Director: Herbert J. Biberman

7. West Side Story, 1961, Director: Jerome Robbins

8. Night of the Living Dead, (1968), Director: George Romero

9 Please, Don’t Bury Me Alive, (1976, Director: Efrain Gutierrez

10. Chulas Fronteras, 1976, Director: Les Blank

11. Zoot Suit, 1981, Director: Luis Valdez

12. El Norte, 1983, Director: Gregory Nava

13. Stand and Deliver, 1988, Director: Ramón Menéndez

14.  El Mariachi, 1992, Director: Robert Rodriguez

15. The Devil Never Sleeps, 1994, Director: Lourdes Portillo

16. The Pearl, 2001, Director: Alfredo Zacarías

17. Real Women Have Curves, 2002, Director: Patricia Cardoso

18. Fuentes Family Home Movies, 2017, Collection/Caroline Frick

Mathematically speaking the current National Film Registry list of Latino films is desperately lacking Latino representation. There are 825 films on the National Film Registry. With the addition of this year’s three new films, Latino films now total 21. Latinos make up 17 percent of the US population; seventeen percent of 825 is 140.25. With only 21 films reflecting Latino stories, there is a long way to go to reach parity.

In January of last year, the US Congressional Hispanic Caucus has been urging the Registry to consider more Latino films on the annual list of 25 nominations and nominated Selena to one of the films inducted to the National Film Registry.

In December of 2022 there will be a new group of films added to the Registry list. Here are three worthy candidates for the Registry’s consideration in 2022:

Bless Me Ultima, 2012, Director: Carl Franklin

This beautiful film adaptation of Rodolfo Anaya’s classic novel about set in New Mexico during WWII and the relationship between a young man and an elderly medicine woman who helps him contend with the battle between good and evil that rages in his village. Bless Me Ultima which is required reading in any Chicano Literature class should be required viewing by  the selection committee of the National Film Registry

Under the Same Moon, 2007, Director: Patricia Riggen

A young Mexican immigrant mother working in LA keeps in touch with her son back in Mexico. The lonely boy embarks on a dangerous, often funny and eventful journey from Mexico to LA to be with his mother. The film was one of the first bilingual stories, a U.S./Mexico coproduction. It starred Kate Del Castillo and Eugenio Derbez. With a budget of $1.7 million, it received international distribution and to date has made $23,313,049 worldwide.

The Three Burials of Melquiades, 2006, Director: Tommy Lee Jones

A Mexican ranch hand working near the Tex-Mex frontera is killed by a reckless Border Patrol agent. The ranch hand’s sympathetic American boss and friend fights to get justice for the Mexican and for a proper resting place for his burial. It stars Julio Cesar Cedillo as Melquiades and Melissa Leo and Tommy Lee Jones, who also directed.

THE 17 PERCENT SOLUTION

In order for the National Film Registry’s film selections to proportionately reflect the U.S. Latino population’s numbers, 119 Latino films need to be added. It’s a long trek, but with the increasingly growing number of films being produced, now is the time to begin the search for this year’s selection.

Featured Photos: ‘Chicana,’ ‘Selena’ and ‘Requiem 29’ (Photo: Courtesy)

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Lopez plays famous Latin pop singer Kate Valdez, who surprisingly proposes to a stranger in one of her concerts. Originally, Kate was expected to pop the question to her music partner Sebastian, a popular singer portrayed by Colombian reggaeton artist Maluma, in a highly anticipated media event announced to the four winds and planned to stream live to millions of people as part of her Marry Me Concert Tour.

But after learning of her boyfriend’s cheating on the news just minutes before their carefully planned public engagement, a shocked and brokenhearted Kate proposes to a concertgoer holding a sign that said: “Marry me.” The stranger, a recently widowed single dad named Charlie, is played by Owen Wilson.

The film is directed by Kat Coiro, known for helming TV comedy series like Fox’s The Mick, FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and ABC’s Single Parents and comedy movies like Daddy Issues and A Case of You.

The screenplay is by John Rogers, Tami Sagher and Harper Dill, whose respective credits include Flightplan, Catwoman and Inside Amy Schumer. The script is based on a graphic novel by newcomer writer Bobby Crosby. Marry Me is executive produced by Lopez for her company Nuyorican Productions. The film’s 10-member producers team includes some that have worked with Lopez in previous movies, such as Hustlers’ Benny Medina and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Second Act’s Alex Brown.

The rest of the main cast is rounded up by Sarah Silverman (Wreck-It Ralph), Utkarsh Ambudkar (Brittany Runs a Marathon), Jimmy Fallon (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), John Bradley (Game of Thrones), Chloe Coleman (My Spy) and Brady Noon (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers).

The last romcom starring Lopez was the 2010The Back-up Plan, about a woman who conceives twins through artificial insemination but then meets the man of her dreams on the very same day. The film won Lopez a nomination for the Teen Choice Awards.

An actress, singer and dancer, Lopez is considered one of the most influential Latino artists in the U.S. as well as one of the most powerful celebrities on the planet, making popular lists of influential magazines like Forbes and Time. She has reportedly sold about 70 million records and boasts a cumulative film gross of more than $3 billion. Her most notable films include Selena, Anaconda, The Cell, Shall We Dance, Monster-in-Law and Hustlers. Last year she received an Emmy nomination for her live performance along with Shakira in the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show. And this year Lopez performed a musical mashup at the inauguration of President Joe Biden, incorporating some words in Spanish.

Along with Marry Me, the musical, JLo will also release a soundtrack that includes two duets with Maluma, “Pa’ Ti” and “Lonely.” The pair performed the songs at the 2020 American Music Awards last November. And in early December, Lopez dropped the video for her ballad “On my Way,” another track from the film. The soundtrack album is slated to debut in February, too.

Marry Me, the movie, is set to be released simultaneously in theaters by Universal Pictures and on the streamer Peacock.

Featured Photo: ‘Marry Me’ (Photo: Universal Picture)

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