Taylor Lautner and Sarah Hyland to Star in New Rom-Com
Twilight actor Taylor Lautner and Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland have been cast in an upcoming romantic comedy, The Token Groomsman.
Lautner and Hyland will star as romantic leads in the film which will launch at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Starring alongside them are Brenton Thwaites (The Giver) and Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day).
The story follows a career-oriented man named Scott (Lautner) who is experiencing difficulties at work, causing him to hit rock bottom. However, his luck changes when he is invited to be a groomsman in a luxurious destination wedding in Italy. Except, he can’t remember who the groom is. Hoping to connect with the rich and powerful wedding guests for a business opportunity, he sets off to Italy. He ends up forming a romantic connection with the groom’s sister, Mia (Hyland). Ultimately, he must choose between his career or love.
Taylor Lautner, Sarah Hyland, Brenton Thwaites and Andie MacDowell to star in rom-com ‘THE TOKEN GROOMSMAN.’
— DJ Bowen (@djbowenp) May 8, 2024
It follows career-focused Scott (Lautner) who finds himself invited to be a groomsman at an elite wedding. The only problem is he doesn’t rememb… pic.twitter.com/3TqXlWNULf
There are no details yet on the characters that Thwaites and MacDowell will portray, but we can assume that they will each have a main role of close friends or family.
The actress posted a screenshot of the announcement from Deadline, captioning it “Surprise! This one’s a fun one,” including two emojis, the flag of Italy, and a red heart.
Lautner commented on the post, writing “Let’s go to Sicily!”
Hyland started her career with small roles in films like Annie (1999) and Blind Date (2007). In 2009, she began her role as Haley Dunphy in ABC’s hit sitcom Modern Family. This earned her multiple Screen Actors Guild awards among many others. The actress starred in all eleven seasons of the series until it ended in 2020. She can also be seen in Geek Charming, Scary Movie 5, and as the host of Love Island USA. However, it was recently announced that Ariana Maddix will take over as host.
Lautner also began his career at an early age, starting with small roles on My Wife and Kids, What’s New Scooby Doo, Danny Phantom, and Cheaper by the Dozen 2. He starred in his first breakout role in The Adventures of Sharkboy and LavaGirl 3D in 2005. Three years later the iconic first Twilight film was released where he portrayed the werewolf, Jacob. Since then he has appeared in multiple series and films like Grown Ups, Cuckoo, and Scream Queens. He also appeared in his close friend and ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift’s “I Can See You” music video. Additionally, he cohosts the podcast, The Squeeze with his wife.
MacDowell starred as Paula Langley in the Primetime Emmy-nominated Netflix series Maid. She also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series for this role. Additionally, she can be seen in Groundhog Day, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Ready or Not, and many other great films and series. Moreover, Thwaites is known for his lead role as Jonas in The Giver alongside Meryl Streep and Taylor Swift. He is also known for Blue Lagoon: The Awakening, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Titans.
Fans cannot contain their excitement on social media over the casting news. This will be Lautner’s first romantic comedy and major role in years, so fans are already looking forward to its release.
Me trying to go sleep while my brain screaming:
— alexia. (@lautnerrx) May 9, 2024
***Taylor Lautner will star in new rom-com*** pic.twitter.com/0fomjmI0Cf
Natalie Simpkins (The Brass Teapot) is set to direct and produce. Additionally, she will be joined by producers Pam Renall and John C. Hall through their Retinue Media production company. Hall originally wrote the story, while he, Simpkins, and Sohale Andrus Mortazavi penned the screenplay. Furthermore, David Spiegelman will executive produce and act as the film’s global sales agent.
While there is no release date yet, you can stay current on the actors’ social media accounts. You can watch Lautner’s Twilight on Netflix or start binging Hyland’s Modern Family, available on Hulu.
Entertainment writer at Glitter Magazine
