Emma Stone, Chris Pine to lead Universal's new rom-com
What's the story
Hollywood heavyweights Emma Stone and Chris Pine have signed on to star in an upcoming romantic comedy. Titled The Catch, it is supposed to be a two-hander rom-com (two-hander films are where both leads get equal attention). Universal Pictures has scheduled the film for a May 21, 2027, release, reported Deadline. Dave McCary will direct the movie.
Film insights
What we know about the movie
While the plot of The Catch remains under wraps, one can expect magic just because of the casting. The script was initially written by Patrick Kang and Michael Levin, with the latest draft being penned by Jen Statsky and Travis Helwig. Stone had several projects in consideration for the fall, but eventually chose to focus on The Catch after the recent draft came in.
Team details
Here's the production team of 'The Catch'
The Catch will be produced by Shawn Levy and Dan Levine through their production company 21 Laps. Michael H Weber will also serve as a producer. Stone, McCary, and Ali Herting are producing via Fruit Tree. Universal Pictures signed a first-look deal with Fruit Tree after acquiring the film in 2024. Robin Fisichella is on board as an executive producer.
Oversight
Other key details
Universal Pictures's Senior Executive Vice President of Production Development Erik Baiers and Director of Production Development Jacqueline Garell are overseeing The Catch on behalf of the studio. Stone is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners, WME, and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole while Pine is represented by CAA, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Gendler Kelly & Cunningham. Fruit Tree is represented by WME, Mosaic, and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.