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Sweethearts (2024 film)

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Sweethearts
Release poster
Directed byJordan Weiss
Written by
  • Jordan Weiss
  • Dan Brier
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAndrew Wehde
Edited byKayla Emter
Music byJonathan Sadoff
Production
companies
Distributed byMax
Release date
  • November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Sweethearts is an upcoming American romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Jordan Weiss in her feature directorial debut. Produced by New Line Cinema and Picturestart, it stars Kiernan Shipka, Nico Hiraga and Christine Taylor.

The film is scheduled to be released on Max on November 28, 2024.

Premise

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A pair of college freshmen try and break up with their high school sweethearts on the same night before Thanksgiving.[1]

Cast

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Production

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Weiss co-wrote the screenplay with Dan Brier. Erik Feig and Jessica Switch serve as producers, with Picturestart producing for New Line Cinema.[2]

Casting

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The cast was revealed to include Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga in July 2022.[3] In August 2022, Charlie Hall was added to the cast.[4]

Filming

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Principal photography on the project was reportedly completed August 2022.[5] Filming locations reportedly included Jersey City and Cranford and at Ramapo College in Mahwah, all located in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[6][7][8]

Release

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Sweethearts is set to stream on Max on November 28, 2024.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Mitchell, Harriet (July 17, 2022). "Sabrina and Riverdale star lands next lead movie role". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  2. ^ Humphrey, Julia (July 15, 2022). "Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga to Star in 'Sweethearts' Rom-Com". Collider. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (July 14, 2022). "Kiernan Shipka And Nico Hiraga To Star In New Line and Picturestart's 'Sweethearts', 'Dollface' Creator Jordan Weiss Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 14, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 15, 2022). "Charlie Hall Books Trio Of TV & Film Roles Including 'Sex Lives of College Girls' Spot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  5. ^ Jordan, Chris (February 20, 2023). "Jake Bongiovi, son of Jon Bon Jovi, joining cast for movie about fictional hair metal band". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  6. ^ Kuperinsky, Amy (February 21, 2023). "He's halfway there. Jake Bongiovi, Bon Jovi's son, starring in '80s hair metal movie". NJ.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Williamson, Logan (February 24, 2023). "'Mad Men' Actress To Star In Rom-Com Filmed On Mahwah Campus". Patch.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  8. ^ Samuels, Remy (August 3, 2023). "French Pastry Shop In Cranford Will Be Featured In Upcoming Film". Patch.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 27, 2024). "Max Unveils Premiere Date, First-Look Photos For Romantic Comedy 'Sweethearts' Starring Kiernan Shipka & Nico Hiraga". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
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