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Dave Bautista Shines in Paramount's Quirky Romantic Comedy

6/26/2025

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Paramount Pictures is set to bring laughter and love to the big screen with "The Romantic," featuring Dave Bautista in a groundbreaking role. The film tells the quirky tale of bestselling author Francine London, who is actually Ed Schwenke, a man in disguise. As Ed hires an actress to impersonate him at a convention, he navigates the chaos of avoiding a persistent journalist, all while Bautista embraces his dream of starring in a romantic comedy.

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Paramount Pictures is set to bring laughter and love to the big screen with "The Romantic," featuring Dave Bautista in a groundbreaking role. The film tells the quirky tale of bestselling author Francine London, who is actually Ed Schwenke, a man in disguise. As Ed hires an actress to impersonate him at a convention, he navigates the chaos of avoiding a persistent journalist, all while Bautista embraces his dream of starring in a romantic comedy.