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Jennifer Lopez finds love on screen in new Rom-Com 'Office Romance'

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Jennifer Lopez is returning to her romantic comedy beginnings, starring in the new film ‘Office Romance.’ The talented actress was seen recently shooting on location in New Jersey, wearing a stylish white blouse and black skirt as she walked between scenes at a neighborhood restaurant that had been closed for filming. Even though she has been trying to maintain a low profile, Lopez's on-set presence has gotten everyone excited as fans have been waiting for her comeback to the genre that made her famous.

This is a milestone for Lopez, who has been dedicated to her professional life after her recent breakup with Ben Affleck. The couple settled their divorce earlier this year after two years of marriage, closing out a reunion that started in 2021—close to two decades since their first engagement in the early 2000s. Affleck recently spoke about their relationship, characterizing it as two people with complicated lives and alluding to the necessity for couples therapy during their relationship.

A star-studded cast and creative team
‘Office Romance’ matches Lopez with Brett Goldstein, an Emmy-winning actor popularly known for playing Roy Kent in ‘Ted Lasso.’ Not only does Goldstein co-star with Lopez, but he also co-wrote the script with Joe Kelly. The supporting cast in the movie consists of Betty Gilpin and Edward James Olmos, who returns to work alongside Lopez after playing her father in the 1997 ‘Selena’ biopic. Olmos is once again playing a fatherly role in this movie, which provides some old-school magic for hard-core fans of Lopez.


Directed by Ol Parker, who is famous for directing ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,’ the film has a stellar production team. Lopez, Goldstein, and Kelly are some of the producers, along with industry giants such as Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina. Pamela Thur and Courtney Baxter serve as executive producers.

A Scandalous Workplace Love Story
Though not much is known about the plot, ‘Office Romance’ will be anything but ordinary. Early clues point to a hot office romance that may not be palatable to HR departments—adding drama and humor to the plot. Goldstein himself was in shock at collaborating with Lopez, mockingly declaring, "Every day I come to work to do a rom-com with Jennifer Lopez and this amazing cast, and I expect people to jump out and tell me I'm being pranked".

Lopez has also posted behind-the-scenes peeks on social media, giving fans a glimpse at snapshots from the set. Returning to romantic comedies is something she does during a critical phase of her private life as she directs her efforts into creative output during continued public scrutiny of her relationships.

Release Anticipation
While no official release date has been forthcoming as yet, filming is going along swimmingly, and viewers can probably look forward to ‘Office Romance’ appearing on Netflix sometime in 2025. With its engaging premise and star-studded cast, the film is looking set to be another box-office smash for the legendary Lopez.



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