It's wrap for romantic comedy 'Princess'; Lucy Hale, Adam Demos in key roles
Los Angeles, May 7
The production on Lucy Hale and Adam Demos' romantic comedy 'Princess' has been completed.
Directed by Lina Roessler, the film marks a return to "the tradition of playful, character-based rom-coms of the 80s and 90s," K5 Intl. said. It brings "a contemporary comedic sensibility to a classic romantic setup, blending screwball energy with heartfelt emotion and ensemble-driven storytelling," as per Variety.
At the centre of "Princess" is a young woman who finally meets the man of her dreams, only to discover that true love comes with an unexpected complication: his beloved bulldog, Princess -- a fiercely loyal dog with a history of sabotaging every relationship her owner has ever had.
The film's tone "evokes the spirit of modern romantic comedies such as 'Monster-in-Law,' 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Anyone but You,' combining heightened comedic situations with grounded emotional stakes and a strong ensemble cast," K5 Intl. said.
"Princess" stars Lucy Hale ("Truth or Dare?," The CW's "Pretty Little Liars," "The Hating Game") and Adam Demos (Netflix's "Sex/Life," "A Perfect Pairing," "Take My Hand"). They are joined by Rickey Thompson ("Swarm"), Melany Smith ("Good Trouble"), Nikki Howard ("Love Virtually"), Ashton Arbab ("Powder Pup"), Olivia Ponton ("It Ends With Us"), with NFL great Vernon Davis ("The Ritual Killer") and Dot-Marie Jones (Fox's "Glee").
— ANI
Reader Comments
Another Hollywood rom-com recycling the same formula—girl meets guy, dog complicates things. We've seen this in 'Marley & Me' and 'Hotel for Dogs'. At least the cast is promising, but I wish they'd explore more original concepts. Still, might give it a watch for Lucy Hale. 😒
As an American living in India, I miss the cheesy rom-coms of the 90s. The reference to 'Monster-in-Law' and 'Sweet Home Alabama' gives me hope this will have that nostalgic charm. Plus, Rickey Thompson is hilarious—his tweets alone make me excited for this!
Wait—Vernon Davis from the NFL is in this? 😂 Random but intriguing! The bulldog stealing the show reminds me of our desi movies where the family interferes instead. Curious to see how they balance comedy and emotion. Hope it's better than 'Anyone but You' which was overhyped.
Lina Roessler directing a rom-com? After her work on 'Best Sellers' with Aubrey Plaza, I have high expectations. The ensemble cast looks solid—Olivia Ponton from 'It Ends With Us' is a nice addition. But honestly, why is every Hollywood rom-com obsessed with pets? We need more cultural diversity in these stories!
As a dog owner, this premise hits close to home. My labradoodle once scared off my date by stealing her purse! 😅 Lucy Hale is perfect for this—she has that girl-next-door charm. The 80s/90s rom
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