Rom-com lovers, get ready—Netflix has officially begun production on Office Romance, a star-studded comedy headlined by Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, and Edward James Olmos.
With an ensemble cast that reads like a who’s who of sharp comedic talent and a sentimental reunion 27 years in the making, this upcoming film is already generating serious buzz.
A Rom-Com Dream Team
Directed by Ol Parker (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again), Office Romance is exactly what its title promises: a workplace comedy brimming with heart, awkward moments, and the undeniable spark of unexpected connection. Written by Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso) and Joe Kelly, the film pairs a razor-sharp script with one of the most eclectic, exciting casts Netflix has assembled in recent memory.
Alongside Lopez and Goldstein, the film stars
- Bradley Whitford
- Amy Sedaris
- Tony Hale
- Rick Hoffman
- Jodie Whittaker
- Mary Wiseman
- Tony Plana
- Roger Bart
- Natalie Ortega
- Jackie Sandler
- Michelle Hurd
- Mo Welch
- Donald Elise Watkins
- Brian Gallivan
- Ali Stroker
- Scott Seiss
- Lisa Gilroy
- Will Sasso.
A Touch of Nostalgia
Perhaps one of the most touching aspects of Office Romance is the reunion of Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos, who famously portrayed her father in the 1997 biopic Selena. Nearly three decades later, Olmos returns to play Lopez’s on-screen father once again, adding a nostalgic layer to the film that longtime fans won’t want to miss.
Comedy Meets Heart
While plot details remain under wraps, the chemistry between the cast is already apparent. Brett Goldstein, known for his wry wit and grounded performances, summed it up perfectly:
“Every day I come to work to do a rom-com with Jennifer Lopez and this incredible cast, and I expect people to jump out and tell me I’m being pranked. Hasn’t happened yet, so maybe this is real?”
That infectious energy bodes well for the tone of the film—a mix of classic romantic comedy beats and sharp, modern humor. With a powerhouse producing team that includes Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Aaron Ryder, Andrew Swett, Goldstein, and Kelly, Office Romance is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most anticipated comedy releases.
Stay tuned for a release date and trailer, but for now, one thing’s clear: Romance is officially back in the office.
Film Details
- Title: Office Romance
- Status: In production
- Director: Ol Parker
- Writers: Brett Goldstein, Joe Kelly
- Producers: Aaron Ryder, Andrew Swett, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Brett Goldstein, Joe Kelly
- Executive Producers: Pamela Thur, Courtney Baxter
- Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Edward James Olmos, Bradley Whitford, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale, Rick Hoffman, Jodie Whittaker, Mary Wiseman, Tony Plana, Roger Bart, Natalie Ortega, Jackie Sandler, Michelle Hurd, Mo Welch, Donald Elise Watkins, Brian Gallivan, Ali Stroker, Scott Seiss, Lisa Gilroy, Will Sasso