Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in the upcoming murder mystery film The Wives. In addition to her leading role, Lawrence will also serve as a producer for the project. This film has been highly anticipated, with Apple Original Films securing the rights in a competitive bidding situation.
Production and Creative Team
The Wives will be co-produced by Apple Studios and A24. Alongside Lawrence, producers include Justine Ciarrocchi for Lawrence’s Excellent Cadaver, and Jeremy O. Harris and Josh Godfrey for bb². The script is being penned by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley, known for their work on Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical.
Plot and Inspiration
While specific plot details are still under wraps, sources suggest that the film draws inspiration from the popular Real Housewives reality franchise. This blend of reality TV drama and murder mystery promises to bring a unique twist to the genre.
Jennifer Lawrence’s Recent Work
Jennifer Lawrence is coming off a series of successful projects. She starred in Sony’s acclaimed sex comedy No Hard Feelings and Apple TV+’s veteran drama Causeway. Lawrence also produced the documentary Bread & Roses, which captures the experiences of Afghan women under Taliban rule since they took control of Kabul. Apple acquired this documentary in April.
Contributions of Jeremy O. Harris
Jeremy O. Harris, best known for his play Slave Play which received 12 Tony nominations in 2021, is one of the key producers for The Wives. Harris was nominated for a pair of Tonys last year for producing The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window and Ain’t No Mo’. Recently, his documentary Slave Play. Not A Movie. A Play debuted on HBO. Harris is also developing series for FX, HBO, and Legendary, among other projects.
Apple’s Upcoming Slate
The Wives is part of a strong upcoming slate for Apple Original Films. Notable releases include Jon Watts’ thriller Wolfs, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, Doug Liman’s heist film The Instigators, featuring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, Oscar winner Steve McQueen’s Blitz, and Joseph Kosinski’s Formula 1 film starring Brad Pitt, which has just locked distribution with Warner Bros for June 2025.
Representation
Jennifer Lawrence and her production company, Excellent Cadaver, are represented by LBI Entertainment and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. bb² is represented by CAA, 2AM, and Granderson Des Rochers. Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley are represented by CAA and Shreck Rose Dapello, with Breslin also represented by Vision Entertainment.
Anticipation for ‘The Wives’
With a powerhouse team of producers and writers, The Wives is expected to be a significant addition to the murder mystery genre. Jennifer Lawrence’s involvement as both star and producer, coupled with the backing of Apple Studios and A24, ensures that this film will be one to watch.
