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Netflix has set a release date for its new romantic comedy, Mother of the Bride, starring Benjamin Bratt, Brooke Shields, and Miranda Cosgrove. Here’s everything you need to know.
What’s on Netflix was the first to report about the new movie back in February 2021. We reported that Mark Waters is on board to serve as the director of the movie. He’s previously worked with Netflix on the 2021 rom-com, He’s All That, but also directed Vampire Academy (2014) and The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008).
Writing the rom-com is Robin Bernheim Burger, who wrote on all three of Netflix’s The Princess Switch movies and worked on A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding.
Caroline Ho serves as the composer of the movie with Brad Krevoy producing.
Here’s the logline for the new movie:
“When Lana’s daughter Emma returns from a year abroad in London, she drops a bombshell on her mother: she’s getting married. On an island. Next month! Things only get worse when Lana discovers that the mystery man who stole her daughter’s heart just so happens to be the son of the man who broke hers years ago.”
Who’s cast in Mother of the Bride?
Cast for Netflix’s Mother of the Bride
So far, we’ve heard of three names attached to the project.
- Benjamin Bratt – Best known for Demolition Man, Coco, and Peacock’s Poker Face. For Netflix, he starred in the 2016 movie, Special Correspondents. Bratt will play Will.
- Brooke Shields – Best known for The Blue Lagoon and Pretty Baby. More recently worked with Netflix on A Castle for Christmas. Shields will play the role of Lana.
- Miranda Cosgrove – Best known for iCarly and Despicable Me. Cosgrove will play
Rounding out the cast are:
- Rachael Harris (The Hangover) as Janice
- Sean Teale (Rosaline) as RJ
- Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill) as Lucas
- Michael McDonald (Mad TV) as Clay
- Wilson Cruz (Star Trek: Discovery) as Scott
- Tasneem Roc (Heartbreak High) as Camala
- Dalip Sondhi (Iggy & Ace) as Harley
Mother of the Bride to begin production in April 2023
The production, which has a budget of just over $10 million, we’re hearing is due to begin production on April 10th, 2023 (this is very much subject to change).
Filming will be taking place on location in Thailand.
When will Mother of the Bridge arrive on Netflix?
Mark Water confirmed on Instagram that the movie is set for a global Netflix Mother’s Day weekend release, with it set to arrive on May 9th, 2024.
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