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Jennifer Lawrence Reunites With 'No Hard Feelings' Director Gene Stupnitsky on Rom-Com 'One Month Mark'
Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in and produce the Apple Original Films romantic comedy 'One Month Mark,' with Gene Stupnitsky in final negotiations to direct. The project marks a reunion for the pair after their 2023 comedy 'No Hard Feelings.'
Jennifer Lawrence is teaming up again with director Gene Stupnitsky for a new romantic comedy titled «One Month Mark.» Stupnitsky is in final negotiations to direct the film, which is set up at Apple Original Films and Chernin Entertainment, according to sources close to the production.
Lawrence is attached to star in and produce the project through her Excellent Cadaver banner. The screenplay was written by Sophie Fleur de Bruijn. The film marks a return to the romantic comedy genre for Lawrence, who previously headlined the 2023 R-rated comedy «No Hard Feelings» for Sony Pictures. That film, directed by Stupnitsky, cast Lawrence as a woman hired by wealthy parents to date their socially awkward son before he leaves for college. It grossed over $87 million worldwide and became a streaming hit, reinforcing Lawrence's draw in adult-skewing comedies.
The reunion between Lawrence and Stupnitsky has been anticipated since «No Hard Feelings» became a commercial and cultural talking point. The two developed a strong working relationship during that production, and their collaboration on «One Month Mark» signals continued studio confidence in their creative partnership. The project also deepens Lawrence's relationship with Apple, which has become a major buyer of star-driven original films in recent years.
Plot details for «One Month Mark» are being kept under wraps, and no release date has been announced. The title suggests a story built around a one-month milestone, a common narrative device in romantic comedies, but neither Apple nor Chernin has confirmed a logline. Production timelines and casting for additional roles have not been disclosed.
Lawrence remains one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood, balancing blockbuster work with prestige projects and producing through Excellent Cadaver. Her recent credits include «Causeway» and «No Hard Feelings,» and she has several projects in various stages of development. Stupnitsky, meanwhile, has built a career in comedy as a writer and director, with credits including «Good Boys» and work on «The Office.» His collaboration with Lawrence on «No Hard Feelings» marked a shift toward more mainstream studio comedy, and «One Month Mark» continues that trajectory.
The romantic comedy genre has seen a resurgence on streaming platforms, with Apple, Netflix, and Amazon investing heavily in star-led projects. Apple Original Films has recently backed titles such as «Fly Me to the Moon» and «Wolfs,» and the addition of a Lawrence-led rom-com fits its strategy of attracting A-list talent for broad-appeal films. Chernin Entertainment, led by Peter Chernin, has a long track record in comedy and franchise production.
If the deal closes, «One Month Mark» will be the second Lawrence-Stupnitsky collaboration and a key title in Apple's upcoming film slate. The project is still in early stages, and further announcements about the cast and production schedule are expected as development moves forward.
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