The Wedding Year Explained

The Wedding Year
Director:Robert Luketic
Producer:Gary Lucchesi
Marc Reid
Mark Korshak
Starring:
Music:Raney Shockne
Cinematography:Tom Banks
Studio:Lakeshore Entertainment
Distributor:Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Wedding Year is a 2019 American romantic comedy film directed by Robert Luketic and starring Sarah Hyland, Tyler James Williams, Jenna Dewan, Matt Shively and Anna Camp.

It was released on September 20, 2019, by Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures.

Premise

Los Angeles photographer, Mara Baylor, "isn’t sure she is the marrying type and her new ready-to-settle-down boyfriend and commitment issues are put to the test when she is invited to 7 weddings in the same year", putting "pressure on Mara to make some big decisions."[1] [2]

Cast

Production

Development

On August 4, 2016, it was reported that Lakeshore Entertainment has acquired a romantic comedy spec script written by Donald Diego.[2] On May 1, 2018, it was announced that Lakeshore would be presenting the movie for sales at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.[3]

The film will be directed by Robert Luketic, produced by Gary Lucchesi, Marc Reid, and Mark Korshak, and executive produced by Sarah Hyland.[1]

Casting

On May 1, 2018, it was announced that Sarah Hyland would play the lead in the romantic comedy as Los Angeles photographer, Mara Baylor.[1] [4] On May 29, 2018, Tyler James Williams joined the production as Jake Riddick, the boyfriend of Mara Baylor.[5] On May 30, 2018, it was announced that Anna Camp, Wanda Sykes, Jenna Dewan, Keith David, Patrick Warburton, Tom Connolly, Grace Helbig and Fred Grandy would also be joining the production.[6] However, Grandy was not in the final production.[7]

Filming

Principal photography for the film begin on May 21, 2018, in Los Angeles, United States.[8] Filming concluded on July 10, 2018.[9]

Release

In May 2019, Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[10]

The film was released on September 20, 2019.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: N'Duka. Amanda. Sarah Hyland To Star In 'The Wedding Year'; 'Legally Blonde' Helmer Robert Luketic To Direct. Deadline. 6 May 2018. 2 May 2018.
  2. Web site: Fleming. Mike Jr.. Lakeshore Acquires Donald Diego RomCom Spec 'The Wedding Year'. Deadline. 6 May 2018. 4 August 2016.
  3. Web site: Sarah Hyland to Star in Rom-Com 'The Wedding Year'. The Hollywood Reporter. May 2018 . 6 May 2018. en.
  4. Web site: An Interview with Robert Luketic: Director of The Wedding Year & Legally Blonde. sScreenster.co.uk. 12 November 2021.
  5. Web site: N'Duka. Amanda. Tyler James Williams Joins Sarah Hyland In 'The Wedding Year'. Deadline. 29 May 2018. 29 May 2018.
  6. Web site: N'Duka . Amanda . Anna Camp, Wanda Sykes, Jenna Dewan & More RSVP For 'The Wedding Year' . Deadline . 30 May 2018 . 30 May 2018.
  7. Web site: The Wedding Year (2019) - Full Cast & Crew . . September 28, 2019.
  8. Web site: Robert Luketic to direct 'The Wedding Year' for Lakeshore. ScreenDaily. 6 May 2018. en.
  9. Web site: The Wedding Year movie on Instagram: "Last day, best day! #TheWeddingYear" . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/theweddingyear/1820657410508799823_1820656646607835608 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram . 18 August 2018 . en.
  10. Web site: 'The Wedding Year', Starring 'Modern Family's Sarah Hyland, Picked Up By Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures. Deadline Hollywood. Amanda. N'Duka. May 15, 2019. May 15, 2019.
  11. Web site: Sarah Hyland in First Trailer for Romantic Comedy 'The Wedding Year'. First Showing. Alex. Billington. August 28, 2019. September 1, 2019.

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