Hello & Paris
| Hello & Paris | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Elizabeth Chomko |
| Written by | Elizabeth Chomko |
| Based on | That Part Was True by Deborah McKinlay |
| Produced by | Finola Dwyer |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | John Mathieson |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hello & Paris is an upcoming American romantic comedy film written and directed by Elizabeth Chomko. It is inspired by the 2014 novel That Part Was True by Deborah McKinlay. It stars Javier Bardem, Kate Hudson, Steve Zahn, Phil Dunster, Gemma Chan, Aisling Bea, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Premise
[edit]A landscape architect and a novelist have a prickly first meeting in Paris before gradually getting to know each other and fall in love as they exchange books and recipes while residing on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]In February 2026, it was reported that Elizabeth Chomko had written and would direct Hello & Paris, a romantic comedy film loosely inspired by the 2014 novel That Part Was True by Deborah McKinlay, with Javier Bardem and Kate Hudson set to star.[1] In April, it was reported that Amazon MGM Studios had acquired distribution rights to the film for over $30 million, with filming set to begin at the end of the month.[2] In May 2026, Steve Zahn joined the cast with filming underway.[3] In June, Phil Dunster, Gemma Chan, Aisling Bea, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Rupert Penry-Jones, Trudie Styler, Amber Valletta, Bella Maclean, Eliot Sumner, and Thaddea Graham were added to the cast.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 5, 2026). "Kate Hudson & Javier Bardem To Star In Rom-Com 'Hello & Paris' For Fifth Season, 193 & Producer Finola Dwyer — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (April 23, 2026). "Amazon Landing WW Rights To Javier Bardem & Kate Hudson Rom-Com 'Hello & Paris' In $30M+ Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (May 12, 2026). "Steve Zahn Joins Kate Hudson, Javier Bardem in Amazon MGM Rom-Com 'Hello & Paris' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (June 10, 2026). "Phil Dunster, Gemma Chan, Aisling Bea, Marianne Jean-Baptiste Join Amazon MGM Rom-Com 'Hello & Paris' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (June 18, 2026). "Kate Hudson-Javier Bardem Rom-Com 'Hello & Paris' Adds 6 to Cast at Amazon MGM (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 18, 2026.