Emma Stone is preparing to star in a new romantic comedy, with talks underway for Chris Pine to join as her co-star, marking an exciting development in the actress’s career. This upcoming project, set to be produced by Universal Pictures, will bring Stone back to the rom-com genre after her recent success in more dramatic films.
Details on Emma Stone’s Upcoming Romantic Comedy
Following her recent work with director Yorgos Lanthimos, which earned her two Oscar nominations for Best Lead Actress and Best Picture producing, Emma Stone is shifting focus to a lighter, romantic comedy project titled The Catch. Dave McCary is set to direct the film, while Patrick Kang and Michael Levin are responsible for the screenplay. Sources report that if negotiations with Chris Pine conclude successfully,
if a deal does close, this will likely be the next film Stone shoots.
according to Deadline insiders.
Stone’s involvement extends beyond acting, as she will also produce the movie alongside McCary, Ali Herting, Michael H. Weber, Shawn Levy, and Dan Levine through their respective production companies. Notably, Dave McCary is Stone’s husband, and this collaboration marks their first major project together in a romantic comedy setting.
Background on the Creative Team and Stone’s Career Shift
Dave McCary is known for his writing on Saturday Night Live, directing the cult favorite Brigsby Bear, and producing the TV series I Saw the TV Glow. Details about The Catch remain tightly under wraps; however, it is described as a two-person romantic comedy that could see Stone revisiting the genre’s roots, similar to her performances in La La Land and Crazy Stupid Love.
Emma Stone’s transition to this project indicates a departure from the more experimental roles she recently took on with Lanthimos, such as in Bugonia, Poor Things, and The Favourite. After winning her first Oscar for La La Land and earning multiple acting nominations through her partnership with Lanthimos, including for Bugonia which earned four 2026 Oscar nominations, Stone continues to demonstrate her versatility and appeal across genres.
Chris Pine’s Role and Stone’s Future Prospects
Chris Pine, known for his roles in Star Trek, Wonder Woman, and Into the Woods, would be a fresh addition to this creative team, marking new professional territory for both actors. Although Stone does not currently have any confirmed acting projects aside from this, she is also in development as a producer on a Miss Piggy film alongside Jennifer Lawrence.
Despite Stone not being the favorite to win another Oscar this season, with Jessie Buckley for Hamnet and Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You taking front-runner and runner-up positions, her record-breaking achievements, including becoming the youngest woman with seven Oscar nominations now, reinforce her status as a major figure in Hollywood. The anticipation surrounding The Catch highlights Stone’s continuing influence in the industry and the potential impact of this new project.
