Jennifer Lopez Returns to Rom-Coms with 'Office Romance' After 'Maid in Manhattan'

Jennifer Lopez has expressed her joy at returning to the romantic comedy genre with her upcoming film 'Office Romance'. She marked the occasion by sharing never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos from her 2002 hit 'Maid in Manhattan'. Lopez reflected fondly on her character from that film, Marisa Ventura, a single mother from the Bronx who dared to dream big. The actress also paid tribute to the talented cast she worked with on the classic movie.

Key Points: Jennifer Lopez Returns to Rom-Com Era with New Film

  • Shares unseen BTS from 'Maid in Manhattan'
  • Announces new rom-com 'Office Romance'
  • Reflects on iconic character Marisa Ventura
  • Credits original film's star-studded cast
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Jennifer Lopez is 'happy' as she returns to 'rom-com era'

Jennifer Lopez shares BTS from 'Maid in Manhattan' and announces her return to romantic comedies with the upcoming film 'Office Romance'.

"It's OUR Happy Era!!! - Jennifer Lopez"

Mumbai, April 11

Hollywood actress-singer Jennifer Lopez said that she is happy returning to her 'rom-com era' with Office Romance as she shared some never before seen BTS moments from her 2002 romantic comedy film "Maid In Manhattan."

Lopez took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures from the film, helmed by Wayne Wang.

She captioned the post: "Some never before seen BTS on the set of Maid in Manhattan by the incredible @BarryWetcher. So many feelings! Such wonderful memories! And now with Office Romance, I am back in my RomCom era. It's OUR Happy Era!!! @SonyPictures #RevolutionStudios @egt239."

Maid in Manhattan was based on a story by John Hughes. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, and Natasha Richardson. In the film, a hotel maid and a high-profile politician fall in love. The film was a box office success.

It followed the story of a struggling singer-mother named Marisa Ventura, who works as a maid at a luxury hotel in the Big Apple to make ends meet. However, after trying on a designer coat of a guest, she is mistaken for a wealthy politician who falls in love with her.

Talking about Office Romance, the upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Ol Parker. It also stars Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Edward James Olmos, Bradley Whitford, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale and Rick Hoffman, among many others.

Lopez made her acting debut in 1986 with "My Little Girl" and then she was seen "In Living Color" before shooting to fame with the 1997 biopic Selena.

On April 10, Lopez said she still thinks about her character Marisa Ventura from "Maid in Manhattan".

For the caption, Lopez wrote: "Twenty-something years later and I still think about Marisa Ventura. A single mom who moved through marble lobbies and thread-count sheets that weren't hers...but carried herself like they could be."

She revealed that "Maid in Manhattan" started as a script called "The Chambermaid."

Lopez added: " @egt239 and I reached out to Wayne Wang and together we dreamed up a girl with her nose pressed to the snow globe of Manhattan. A girl from the Bronx, playing a girl from the Bronx, who dared to dream bigger than her zip code."

She tagged herself as "so lucky" as she got to share that set with "Natasha Richardson, Bob Hoskins, Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Tyler Posey and Amy Sedaris. What a movie. What a cast. What a time."

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Rohit P
Honestly, her recent films haven't been great. Hope this 'rom-com era' return means a proper story and not just a star vehicle. She was brilliant in Selena and Maid in Manhattan, needs that magic back.
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Arjun K
The story of a working-class person dreaming big always resonates here. Reminds me of some of our own Bollywood tales. Good to see her celebrating that character even after 20 years.
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Sarah B
That cast for Maid in Manhattan was truly iconic. Natasha Richardson and Ralph Fiennes! Excited for Office Romance, the new cast looks promising too.
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Kavya N
As a single mom myself, Marisa Ventura's story really hit home. It's more than a rom-com, it's about dignity and aspiration. Glad JLo acknowledges that. All the best for the new film!
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Michael C
The behind-the-scenes pics are a nice throwback. The early 2000s had a certain charm in Hollywood rom-coms. Hope Office Romance captures some of that same lighthearted magic.

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