Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Apple Rom-Com One Month Mark

Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence will star in and produce the upcoming romantic comedy "One Month Mark" for Apple Original Films, following a highly competitive auction for the project. The film, based on a spec script by writer Sophie Fleur de Bruijn, centers on two individuals with opposite relationship patterns: a woman who has never made it past a month in a relationship and a man who has never gone longer than a month without one.

The script sparked a major bidding war, drawing interest from more than 40 producers, including major production companies with studio deals and independent financiers. The project also received unsolicited offers from studios and streamers. Several producers involved described the script as one of the best romantic comedy scripts in years. The auction process was so intense that producers required buyers to use a secure platform to read the script, which logged nearly 900 views from industry professionals.

Chernin Entertainment’s David Ready and Peter Chernin ultimately secured the rights. They will produce alongside Lawrence and her producing partner Justine Ciarrocchi through their company, Excellent Cadaver. De Bruijn and...