Amazon MGM Studios has officially greenlit the dramedy Honeymoon with Harry, starring Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal. This emotionally charged film explores grief in an unconventional way—through a journey of reluctant companionship, long after love’s sudden departure. (Deadline, TheWrap)
What’s Honeymoon with Harry About?
Adapted from Bart Baker’s novel, the script by This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, the story centers on Todd (Gyllenhaal), whose fiancée tragically dies just two days before their wedding. In a bold choice, Todd decides to proceed with the honeymoon—only to be unexpectedly joined by his would-be father-in-law, Harry (Costner), who arrives with the ashes of Todd’s late fiancée to scatter. What unravels is a conflicted but cathartic journey as two grieving men—linked by love—navigate grief in each other’s company. (JoBlo)
The Team Behind the Camera
The film is directed by the duo Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, known for their collaborations with Fogelman (including Crazy, Stupid, Love and Paradise). Fogelman himself produces alongside Mike Karz (Gulfstream Pictures) and Jennifer Salke through her Sullivan Street Productions—the latter marking her first project since transitioning from Amazon MGM’s leadership.
Why It Matters
- Reunites powerhouse talents: Costner brings his seasoned gravitas, while Gyllenhaal delivers emotional nuance in a performance that echoes his acclaimed work on Apple’s Presumed Innocent.
- Blends heartfelt drama and dry humor in a story about grief, masculinity, and unexpected bonds.
- Expands Amazon MGM’s slate with content that strikes a balance between mainstream appeal and nuanced storytelling.
Are you intrigued by this unconventional portrayal of a father-son dynamic following loss? What are your hopes for Costner and Gyllenhaal’s performances?
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