Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson Reunite in Romantic Comedy 'Happy Hours'
Katie Holmes wrote, directed, and stars in the romantic comedy 'Happy Hours' alongside Joshua Jackson, reuniting the former 'Dawson's Creek' co-stars as middle-aged characters who reconnect decades after their first romance. The film premiered at Tribeca and may receive theatrical distribution, marking Holmes' first feature with significant star power behind it. The film is designed primarily for nostalgic fans of the actors' past work, with a plot that relies heavily on the metatextual appeal of their reunion.
Katie Holmes' latest directorial effort, 'Happy Hours,' stars Holmes and Joshua Jackson as Liz and Andrew, former lovers who reconnect in middle age when Liz, a recently divorced photographer, is commissioned to photograph Andrew, now a celebrated travel writer. The film alternates between their present-day rekindling and flashbacks to their youthful romance, with an original score by Norah Jones and references to their shared love of Blondie. While the chemistry between Holmes and Jackson remains personable, the script is described as plot-light and heavily dependent on the novelty of their casting together. The supporting cast includes Constance Wu and Mary-Louise Parker, and the film features notably inclusive casting with Deaf actor John McGinty in a role that includes ASL conversations presented without additional narrative explanation. Holmes has indicated this could be the first in a trilogy, though the review suggests viewers are not left particularly eager for sequels.
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‘Happy Hours’ Review: Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson Are Reunited in a Romcom Made for Nineties Nostalgists
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