Marry Me (2021 film)

Marry Me is an upcoming American romantic comedy film, directed by Kat Coiro, from a screenplay by John Rogers, Tami Sagher and Harper Dill, based upon the graphic novel of the same name by Bobby Crosby. The film stars Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Sarah Silverman, John Bradley, Michelle Buteau, Chloe Coleman and Maluma.

Marry Me
Directed byKat Coiro
Produced by
Written by
Based onMarry Me
by Bobby Crosby
Starring
Music byJohn Debney
CinematographyFlorian Ballhaus
Edited byMichael Berenbaum
Production
companies
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • May 14, 2021 (2021-05-14) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Marry Me is scheduled to be released on May 14, 2021, by Universal Pictures.

Premise

After learning that her on-stage partner (Maluma) has been having an affair behind her back, a sensational Latin popstar (Jennifer Lopez) chooses to marry a stranger (Owen Wilson) holding a "Marry Me" sign at her live concert.

Cast

Production

In April 2019, it was announced Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson had joined the cast of the film, with Kat Coiro directing from a screenplay by John Rogers, Tami Sagher and Harper Dill, based upon the graphic novel of the same name by Bobby Crosby, with STX Entertainment distributing.[1] In July 2019, it was announced Universal Pictures would distribute the film instead of STX.[2] That same month, Sarah Silverman, John Bradley and Maluma joined the cast of the film.[3] In October 2019, Michelle Buteau, Jameela Jamil and Chloe Coleman, joined the cast of the film.[4][5][6]

Filming

Principal photography began in October 2019.[7] Production concluded on November 22, 2019.[8]

Soundtrack
Marry Me
Soundtrack album by
Jennifer Lopez and Maluma
Released2021
Label
Jennifer Lopez chronology
A.K.A.
(2014)		 Marry Me
(2021)
Singles from Marry Me
  1. "Pa' Ti" / "Lonely"
    Released: September 24, 2020

Marry Me Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the upcoming accompanying soundtrack to the film. It will be released by Sony Music Latin and Arista Records.[9]

Background

While promoting her single "Medicine" in April 2019, Lopez told Ebro Darden of Beats 1 radio that the next album she releases will "probably be with a new movie".[10] In February 2020, she officially announced that she would be releasing a new album alongside Marry Me that would also serve as the film's soundtrack.[11] She told Jimmy Fallon that the album would feature "six or eight" songs performed by herself and "two or three" songs performed by Maluma, as well as a duet between the two that is performed as both an uptempo and a ballad.[12]

Confirmed tracks

Release

Universal Pictures has scheduled Marry Me to be released on May 14, 2021.[15] It was previously set for February 12, 2021, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, replacing Spirit Untamed's release date from DreamWorks Animation.[16]

References
  1. N'Duka, Amanda (April 22, 2019). "Jennifer Lopez, STX Reteaming For Rom-Com 'Marry Me'; Owen Wilson In Talks To Co-Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  2. D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 15, 2019). "Jennifer Lopez Rom-Com 'Marry Me' Jumps From STX To Universal; Maluma Joins Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  3. Kroll, Justin (July 19, 2019). "Sarah Silverman and 'Game of Thrones' Star John Bradley Join Universal's 'Marry Me' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  4. Kroll, Justin (October 2, 2019). "Jennifer Lopez's 'Marry Me' Adds 'Always Be My Maybe's' Michelle Buteau (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  5. Jamil, Jameela (October 2, 2019). "Doing a scene with J Lo today". Twitter. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  6. N'Duka, Amanda (October 3, 2019). "Andrew Bachelor Joins 'Love, Weddings & Other Disasters'; Michael Hyatt Cast In 'The Little Things'; 'Marry Me' Rom-Com Adds 'Big Little Lies' Actress". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  7. Steves, Ashley (September 11, 2019). "Now Casting: Join the Feature Film 'Marry Me' Starring Jennifer Lopez + 3 More Gigs". Backstage.com. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  8. Goldsmith-Thomas, Elaine (November 22, 2019). "THATS A WRAP!!!!! #marrymemovie. Cannot wait for you guys to see this film, to hear this music, and to go on this journey with us. Insanely proud. Beyond excited. And eternally grateful to have by my side my partner and best friend @jlo -Without you there's no engine. No music. No magic. No soul. Here's to scaling another mountain together. Coming at you in 2020. @jlo @maluma #owenwilson @sarahkatesilverman @chloecolemanact @michellebuteau @katcoiro @alexbrown32 @harperdill #nuyoricanproductions UNIVERSAL STUDIOS THANK YOU!!". Instagram. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  9. https://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/StokedPR/view/227332
  10. Wass, Mike (April 4, 2019). "Jennifer Lopez Talks "Medicine," New LP & 'Hustlers' On Beats 1". idolator. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  11. Hughes, Hilary (February 8, 2020). "Jennifer Lopez Shares New Details About 'Marry Me' Rom-Com With Maluma And Their Soundtrack: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  12. Calvario, Liz. "J.Lo Teases New Music With Maluma From Upcoming 'Marry Me' Movie". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  13. https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2554668/jennifer-lopezs-hustlers-follow-up-with-include-maluma-and-new-music
  14. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9465287/jennifer-lopez-maluma-latin-power-players-billboard-cover-story-interview-2020
  15. D'Alessandro, Anthony (10 November 2020). "Jennifer Lopez Romantic Comedy 'Marry Me' Heads To Summer". Deadline. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  16. Welk, Brian (September 14, 2020). "Jennifer Lopez-Owen Wilson Rom-Com 'Marry Me' Sets Pre-Valentine's Day Release in 2021". TheWrap. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
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