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| Directed by | Daniel Reisinger |
| Screenplay by | Melissa Bubnic |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Countries | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
And Mrs is a 2024 romantic comedy directed by Daniel Reisinger, starring Aisling Bea, Billie Lourd and Colin Hanks.
When a reluctant bride-to-be's fiancé drops dead, she insists on marrying him anyway - vowing to overcome public opinion, the law of the land, and her loved one's objections.
The film is produced by Dan Hine’s company Who’s on First with Hine producing alongside FirstGen Content. It is directed by Daniel Reisinger and written by Melissa Bubnic. [2]
Aisling Bea, Colin Hanks and Billie Lourd joined the cast in September 2022. [3] The following month Susan Wokoma, Harriet Walter, Omari Douglas, Elizabeth McGovern, Sinead Cusack and Peter Egan were added. The film also included roles for Paul Kaye and comedian Nish Kumar. [4]
Principal photography took place in East London in October 2022. [5]
The film premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in August 2024. [6]
It was released on the UK version of Netflix on November 1, 2024. [7]
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