It feels rare that we get a middlebrow, feel-good, low-stakes comedy nowadays. Films in the ilk ofWine Country,Book Club, or anything byNancy Meyersfeel too far and in between now. However, according toDeadline,Susan Sarandon,Bette Midler, andMegan Mullallyare attached to star in a wedding/road trip comedy titledThe Fabulous Four.Jocelyn Moorhouse(The Dressmaker) is currently attached to direct the project.
The film follows a pair of life-long friends, played by Sarandon and Mullally, as they travel to Key West to be bridesmaids to their college girlfriend, played by Midler, who is getting married in a surprise ceremony. Once they arrive, old relationships are rekindled, tensions fly, the past returns, drinks are consumed, and romance is in the air. The film is reportedly going into pre-production this July, and will film in Atlanta, Georgia, and Key West, Florida this September. Given the title, it seems possible there may have been a fourth companion in their friend group that something consequential has happened to.
The original script was written byJenna MillyandAnn Marie Allison, who both penned the indie comedyGolden Arm, and Jocelyn Moorhouse. The film is going to be executive produced byGabrielle Jerou-Tabakand produced byRichard Barton Lewis, who both have producing credits on the filmAugust Rush. The film will be launched for international sales next week at the Cannes Film Festival, hoping to appeal to mature audiences in need of a good comedy.
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Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon is best known for her iconic roles in movies likeThe Rocky Horror Picture Show,Thelma and Louise,Bull Durham, and can be seen in the upcomingBlue Beetle. Megan Mullally is best known for her Emmy-winning work onWill & Grace, as well as roles inWhy Him?andParks and Recreation. Bette Midler is an Emmy award-winning and Oscar nominated actress best known for her roles inHocus Pocus,The First Wives Club, andThe Stepford Wivesremake. She can be seen in the upcomingHocus Pocus 2later this year.
Jocelyn Moorhouse is an Australian screenwriter and director.The Fabulous Fourwill not be Moorhouse’s first foray into wedding-related projects. Moorhouse served as a producer onMuriel’s Weddingwhich was directed by her husband,PJ Hogan.
