Marry Me
Pop star falls for math teacher
About Marry Me
Released: 2022
Platform: Hulu
Rating: PG-13
Run time: 1h 52m
Cast
Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Chloe Coleman, Maluma, Sarah Silverman
Marry Me (2022)
About Marry Me
Marry Me is a romantic comedy film released in 2022, based on the graphic novel by Bobby Crosby. The movie tells the story of Kat Valdez (Jennifer Lopez), a global pop star who, upon discovering her fiancé's infidelity moments before their anticipated stage wedding, chooses to marry a stranger from the crowd, Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson), a divorced math teacher. What starts as an impulsive reaction evolves into a genuine, heartwarming romance as Kat and Charlie grapple with their personal issues and the consequences of their surprising decision."
Making / Production
Marry Me is directed by Kat Coiro, with a screenplay by John Rogers, Tami Sagher, and Harper Dill. The film was produced by Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, and John Rogers, through Nuyorican Productions and Rogers Picture.
Actors
- Jennifer Lopez as Kat Valdez: Lopez delivers a breathtaking performance showcasing her versatility as an actress and singer.
- Owen Wilson as Charlie Gilbert: Wilson charms audiences with his natural, down-to-earth portrayal of a devoted father and dedicated math teacher.
- Maluma as Bastian: Maluma, in his feature film debut, excels in playing the unfaithful pop star fiancé.
- Sarah Silverman as Parker: Silverman brings in doses of wit and sarcasm with her role as Charlie's skeptical best friend.
- John Bradley as Colin: Bradley, best known for his role in Game of Thrones, successfully delivers as Kat’s loyal manager and friend.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This is Jennifer Lopez's third time playing a character named "Kat".
- Marry Me is an adaptation of a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby.
- This is Maluma's first appearance in a feature film.
- The film is Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson's second collaboration after the movie "Anaconda."
Quotes
- "The real love requires you being able to be yourself." - Kat Valdez
- "Sometimes we love people that don't love us back, but that's okay because it makes us stronger." - Charlie Gilbert
Music, Soundtrack
- "Marry Me" - performed by Jennifer Lopez and Maluma
- "On My Way" - performed by Jennifer Lopez
- "Pa' Ti" - performed by Jennifer Lopez and Maluma
About Marry Me
In Marry Me, pop superstar Kat Valdez and math teacher Charlie Gilbert decide to marry when Kat's on-stage proposal goes wrong.