Nancy Meyers to Direct 2027 Comedy with Star Cast

Filmmaker Nancy Meyers is set to return to directing with an untitled comedy at Warner Bros., featuring a star-studded ensemble cast including Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, Emma Mackey and Owen Wilson. The project, marking her first feature film in more than a decade, is scheduled for release on December 25, 2027.

The film represents a revival of a script Meyers developed, which initially found a home at Netflix in early 2023 before budget disagreements derailed it. Reports indicate Meyers sought a production budget of at least $150 million, while Netflix imposed a ceiling of $130 million, leading to the project's cancellation. Warner Bros. acquired the rights shortly after, in mid-March 2023, and has since committed to moving forward at a reportedly lower cost than the original conception. Meyers will write and direct the comedy, with Ilona Herzberg as a producer and Diana Pokorny serving as executive producer. Production is expected to begin in early 2026 in Los Angeles.

Details about the plot remain closely guarded, though Meyers provided a teaser on Instagram, describing the story as centering on "a group of people making a film and the magic and mystery of what we...