Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon says teaming up with actor Will Ferrell for the romantic comedy “You’re Cordially Invited” was a long time coming.
The actors, who in 2001 worked together on a “Saturday Night Live” episode, make their first joint feature film appearance in the movie, which they also produced.
“Every day I was on set, I was like, Will, this is on my bucket list,” Witherspoon said at the film’s premiere at London’s Palladium theatre on Thursday.
“You’re Cordially Invited” sees two wedding parties arriving at a small island hotel to discover their nuptials have accidentally been booked for the same day.Widower Jim , whose daughter is getting married, and Margot , an LA-based reality TV executive in charge of her sister’s wedding, agree to share the venue but quickly come to regret their decision. Chaos and comedy ensue as the two clash and seek to outdo each other.
Ferrell, 57, a father of three sons and Witherspoon, 48, who also has three children, said the film’s family dynamics resonated with them.
“Will’s daughter is getting married and he’s worried he’s going to have nothing for himself because she’s really his lifeline. And I’m worried my sister is going to leave my life,” said Witherspoon. “Underneath all of the sparring and fighting there’s this deep fear and I think that’s how we connect in the end.” The film is written and directed by “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Bros” filmmaker Nicholas Stoller.
“I’m a father of three daughters, so I certainly poured a lot of my experiences into his character. And then Reese’s sister is getting married and she has a kind of complex relationship with their family, and we all have complex relationships with our family. So, it was a bit autobiographical,” Stoller said. Source: Reuters
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Witherspoon and Ferrell spar in wedding comedy ‘You’re Cordially Invited’
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Reese Witherspoon divorces husband Jim Toth
Reese Witherspoon announced her separation with husband Jim Toth after 11 years of marriage. The Academy Award-winner took to her Instagram to share a joint statement on Friday, announcing that they have made the ‘difficult decision’ after a ‘great deal of care and consideration’ and would want privacy at this time.
The statement read: “We have some personal news to share… It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together. Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter. These matters are never easy and are extremely personal. We truly appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time. – Reese and Jim.” The actor turned off the comments on her post. -
Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter to be honoured at 2021 Caucus Awards
Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon and her banner Hello Sunshine’s president of TV and film, Lauren Neustadter, will be honoured as producers of the year at The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors’ 2021 Caucus Awards next month. According to Variety, the 38th annual gala event will be held virtually on March 4.
“Grey’s Anatomy” actor James Pickets Jr will serve as the host.
Screenwriter-filmmaker Aaron Sorkin, director Susanne Bier, “Black-ish” star and emerging producer Marsai Martin and Vin Di Bona will also be honoured at the ceremony.
Community leaders and philanthropists Jeanne and her late husband Tom Townsend will be bestowed with the Humanitarian Award.
Caucus co-founder Norman Lear will make a special guest appearance at the virtual awards ceremony.