Kevin Costner teams up with Jake Gyllenhaal for new comedy in Australia
Kevin Costner just landed a role that nobody expected. The acclaimed actor teams up with Jake Gyllenhaal for Honeymoon With Harry, a dramedy filming right now in Australia. This unexpected pairing brings together two Hollywood heavyweights for their first collaboration.
A Mismatched Pair Forces Unexpected Adventure
The film follows a grieving father and his late daughter’s jilted fiancé who are forced into an unwanted road trip together. When the bride-to-be passes away just two days before her wedding, the two men who despise each other must embark on a journey to scatter her ashes at a honeymoon resort. It’s a recipe for both comedy and heartbreak.
Based on Bart Baker’s novel, the story blends laugh-out-loud moments with genuine emotional depth. The confined setting of a honeymoon getaway creates natural tension and humor as the characters navigate grief, guilt, and unexpected bonding.
Directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa bring their expertise from the hit romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love. The duo are known for balancing witty dialogue with sincere emotional moments, making them perfect for this dramedy’s tonal complexity. Screenwriter Dan Fogelman (creator of This Is US) also reunites with the directing team.
Costner’s casting marks a shift in his filmography toward character-driven comedies. Gyllenhaal, who has shown comedic chops in past films, brings his signature intensity to what could be a transformative role alongside the legendary Western star.
