Amazon Prime Video has scored a bullseye in its latest acquisition, earning the domestic distribution rights toJennifer Lopez’s film,Shotgun Wedding.Josh Duhamelstars alongside Lopez in the romantic action comedy, which will see the duo attempt to pull off a wedding they may both have second thoughts on. Lionsgate, the studio behind the picture, originally intended for a theatrical release in the United States, though Amazon put forth an offer that couldn’t be turned down.
Shotgun Weddinghad made some headlines earlier, asArmie Hammerwasoriginally in Duhamel’s roleprior to the reports of his behavior. The plot that has been put forth is that the film “portrays a couple that gathers their families for a destination wedding even as they get cold feet. The nuptials gone wrong sees everyone’s lives put in danger when the entire wedding party is taken hostage.“Jennifer Coolidge,Sonia Braga,Cheech Marin,Selena Tan,Callie Hernandez, andLenny Kravitzstar alongside Lopez and Duhamel.Jason Moore(Pitch Perfect,Sisters) is directing the film.
Shotgun Weddingmarks Lopez’s second streaming film, as her Universal filmMarry Mepremiered on Peacock earlier this year. However, that film also had a simultaneous release in theaters, something thatShotgun Weddinglooks to be forgoing. Amazon hasn’t been shy in nabbing major films for their platform, with titles likeCinderella,The Tomorrow War, andThe Tender Bardebuting on the streamer last year.Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon Studios, is excited about the project, describing it as a “rare film with something for everyone.”
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Lopez has another film on the docket for 2022, as she is set to appear alongsideJoseph FiennesandGael García BernalinNiki Caro’s action film,The Mother. These will mark her latest films since 2019’sHustlers, where many critics and audiences felt she was robbed of an Academy Award nomination for her performance. As for Duhamel, HBO’sEuphoriahas marked his most recent role. He’s also set to appear inSam Macaroni’s filmBlackout, as well asBanditfor directorAllan Ungar. Duhamel will also bestepping inforEmilio Estevezto lead Disney+‘sThe Mighty Ducks: Game Changersin its second season.
While no firm release date has been set,Shotgun Weddingis expected to land on Amazon Prime later this year. Stay tuned at Collider for updates!
