Jay Roach Producing Female-Driven Ensemble Comedy For New Line From 'Fockers' Collaborator Larry Stuckey & Joanna Leeds
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β’Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:33:37 +0000
π° What Happened
Director Jay Roach is producing a new female-led comedy for New Line Cinema. The film's title and plot are being kept secret.
Larry Stuckey and Joanna Leeds are writing the screenplay. They came up with the story with Joanna's brother, Andrew Leeds. Roach is producing with his longtime partner Michelle Graham.
The project reunites Roach with Stuckey. Stuckey worked on Meet the Fockers and co-wrote Little Fockers.
π The Backstory
Roach is best known for the Austin Powers trilogy, made for New Line. He also directed Meet the Parents and The Campaign.
He has made serious films too. Bombshell won an Oscar, and he directed the political dramas Recount and Game Change.
His latest film, The Roses, stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. He also produced Focker-In-Law, out on 25 November.
π― Why It Matters
A big studio comedy with a female ensemble is still unusual. Star power behind the camera can help it reach cinemas.
Director Jay Roach is producing a new female-led comedy for New Line Cinema. The film's title and plot are being kept secret.
Larry Stuckey and Joanna Leeds are writing the screenplay. They came up with the story with Joanna's brother, Andrew Leeds. Roach is producing with his longtime partner Michelle Graham.
The project reunites Roach with Stuckey. Stuckey worked on Meet the Fockers and co-wrote Little Fockers.
Roach is best known for the Austin Powers trilogy, made for New Line. He also directed Meet the Parents and The Campaign.
He has made serious films too. Bombshell won an Oscar, and he directed the political dramas Recount and Game Change.
His latest film, The Roses, stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. He also produced Focker-In-Law, out on 25 November.
A big studio comedy with a female ensemble is still unusual. Star power behind the camera can help it reach cinemas.