Emma Stone, Chris Pine to star in rom-com 'The Catch'

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28 Apr 2026, 19:01 GMT+10

Washington [US], April 28 (ANI): Universal Pictures has officially set a release date for its upcoming romantic comedy 'The Catch', locking in May 21 next year and confirming that Emma Stone and Chris Pine will headline the film after closing their deals.

The project, directed by Dave McCary, is described as a two-hander rom-com, though specific plot details remain under wraps, as per Deadline.

The announcement follows earlier reports that Pine was in early talks to join Stone, with the film gaining momentum once both actors formally came on board.

The screenplay for The Catch was originally penned by Patrick Kang and Michael Levin, with a more recent draft by Jen Statsky (Hacks) and Travis Helwig.

According to Deadline, Stone had been considering multiple projects for the fall but shifted her focus after reviewing the latest script draft. Once Pine joined the cast, the film was greenlit for production later this year.

Production duties are being handled by Shawn Levy and Dan Levine through 21 Laps, alongside Michael H. Weber.

Stone is also producing via her Fruit Tree banner, alongside McCary and Ali Herting. The studio secured the project in 2024 and subsequently signed Fruit Tree to a first-look deal, further strengthening its collaboration with Stone and her team.

As per Deadline, Robin Fisichella will serve as executive producer. Overseeing the project for Universal are Senior EVP Production Development Erik Baiers and Director of Production Development Jacqueline Garell. (ANI)

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