The first official trailer for the romantic comedy Mother Of The Bride was released, featuring Brooke Shields as the jittery helicopter mom to her calm daughter played by Miranda Cosgrove. The movie, shot on location in Thailand for six weeks, is set to be released on Netflix on May 9. Shields plays Lana, who travels to Thailand when her daughter announces her sudden wedding plans. Lana discovers that her daughter’s fiance is the son of her college ex, played by Benjamin Bratt. Chad Michael Murray appears as a romantic rival for Lana’s affection, adding to the drama.
Shields, who also serves as an executive producer, expressed excitement about the project and praised director Mark Waters and Netflix’s Director of Original Film, Christina Rogers, for pushing for stories focusing on women over 40 in romantic comedies. Brooke also spoke about her positive experience working with the cast and crew, revealing that the cast bonded over dancing lessons and pickleball practice during the shoot in Thailand. Miranda Cosgrove shared that Shields made everyone feel comfortable and was warm and loving, creating a supportive and fun atmosphere on set.
The storyline of Mother Of The Bride follows Lana dealing with her daughter’s sudden wedding plans in Thailand, where she runs into her former college love, played by Bratt, and faces competition from a romantic rival, played by Murray. The film explores themes of second chances at love and the complex dynamics between mothers and daughters. Shields expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work on a project that highlights the experiences of women over 40 in romantic comedies, providing wish fulfillment and relatable stories for a broader audience.
The movie also features cast members like Rachael Harris, Michael McDonald, Wilson Cruz, Tasneem Roc, and Dalip Sondhi in supporting roles. The trailer builds anticipation for the release of Mother Of The Bride on Netflix, with Shields promoting the film on social media. The trailer showcases the humor and heartwarming moments that viewers can expect from the romantic comedy, along with hints of the romantic entanglements and family dynamics that drive the story. The film is set to debut over Mother’s Day weekend, offering a feel-good option for viewers looking for a lighthearted and entertaining film to enjoy with family and friends.
As production wrapped up, the cast and crew of Mother Of The Bride shared their positive experiences working together in Thailand, forming close bonds through dance rehearsals and pickleball practice. Shields, in particular, is highlighted for her warmth and kindness, creating a welcoming environment on set. Cosgrove praised Shields for making everyone feel comfortable and welcomed, contributing to a fun and supportive atmosphere during filming. The trailer release generated buzz around the film, with fans eagerly anticipating its release on Netflix in May. The romantic comedy promises to deliver laughs, love, and heartwarming moments for audiences to enjoy over Mother’s Day weekend.
