Draft:Guarding Stars
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| Guarding Stars | |
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| Directed by | Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum |
| Written by | |
| Based on | The Bodyguard by Katherine Center |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date | 2026 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Guarding Stars is an upcoming American romantic comedy film based on the book The Bodyguard by Katherine Center. Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum and written by Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith, it stars Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki.
Plot
[edit]When a no-nonsense bodyguard is assigned to protect a charming action star over the holidays sparks fly, secrets unravel, and Christmas gets a whole lot more complicated.
Cast
[edit]- Leighton Meester as Hanna Brooks
- Jared Padalecki as Jack Stapleton
- Andie MacDowell
- Walker Hayes
- Noah LaLonde
- Rachael Ancheril
- Phil Brooks
- Ava Max
- Toby Sandeman
- CM Punk as Doghouse[1]
Production
[edit]On September 18, 2025 it was announced that Jared Padalecki and Leighton Meester would star in Katherine Center's book The Bodyguard film adaptation, with Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum serving as director.[2][3] On November 20, 2025 it was announced that Andie MacDowell, Walker Hayes, Noah LaLonde and Toby Sanderman would feature in the film, with Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith as writers and Gina Matthews, Grant Scharbo and Jared and Genevieve Padalecki as producers. [4] On December 3, 2025 CM Punk joined the cast. [1] On January 7, 2026 it was revealed that the film would be titled Guarding Stars.[5]
Release
[edit]Its scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2026.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (2025-12-03). "CM Punk Joins Netflix Rom-Com Based On Katherine Center Novel 'The Bodyguard'". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ Dutta, Shubhabrata (2025-09-18). "Jared Padalecki and Leighton Meester To Star in Netflix Feature 'The Bodyguard'". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ "'The Bodyguard' Jared Padalecki and Leighton Meester Netflix Movie: Filming Begins in December 2025". What's on Netflix. 2025-09-19. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2025-11-20). "Leighton Meester & Jared Padalecki Board Netflix Rom-Com Based On Katherine Center's 'The Bodyguard'; Andie MacDowell Among Others Set". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (2026-01-07). "Netflix's 2026 Film Slate: Dates For 'War Machine' & Other Titles, New Cast For Animated 'Swapped' Plus First-Look Pics For 'Enola Holmes 3,' More". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-14.