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Jennifer Lawrence Stars, Produces Apple Film “One Month Mark”

6/12/2026

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Jennifer Lawrence Stars

Jennifer Lawrence will star in and produce One Month Mark for Apple Original Films.
The movie uses a script by Sophie Fleur de Bruijn, who also serves as executive producer.
Apple Studios and Chernin Entertainment will co-produce the film with David Ready, Brady Fujikawa and Peter Chernin.
Lawrence produces via Excellent Cadaver with Justine Ciarrocchi.
De Bruijn’s Early Action is in development with Kevin Walsh and The Walsh Company.

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Apple Acquires Script

Apple Original Films acquired the spec script for One Month Mark after a bidding war.
Producers are still seeking a director to helm the romantic comedy.
Writer Sophie Fleur de Bruijn trained at iO, Upright Citizens Brigade and Second City Conservatory, focusing on comedies about unruly women.
Chernin Entertainment co-produces the film after a banner year with Backrooms, Apex and Man on Fire.

Summary

Apple Secures Rom-Com

Apple Original Films acquired the rom-com package, signaling its push into the romantic-comedy genre.
The auction drew 40+ buyers, ranking among the largest post-strike spec-sale contests.
Producers recorded 892 authorized script views on Embershot by agents, managers and financiers.
Chernin Entertainment used its $215 million Backrooms box office and Apex’s No. 1 Netflix ranking to lure talent.
Unsolicited offers from several studios and streamers highlighted strong market appetite for fresh star-driven rom-coms.

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Historical Context

In August 2018 Netflix launched the teen rom-com To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, drawing 52 million households in its first month and sparking a surge in streaming-driven teen romance interest. Building on that model, Apple Original Films and Chernin Entertainment’s $215 million purchase of One Month Mark in 2024 aims to replicate Netflix’s high-budget rom-com formula, targeting star power such as Jennifer Lawrence.

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Jennifer Lawrence Stars

Jennifer Lawrence will star in and produce One Month Mark for Apple Original Films.
The movie uses a script by Sophie Fleur de Bruijn, who also serves as executive producer.
Apple Studios and Chernin Entertainment will co-produce the film with David Ready, Brady Fujikawa and Peter Chernin.
Lawrence produces via Excellent Cadaver with Justine Ciarrocchi.
De Bruijn’s Early Action is in development with Kevin Walsh and The Walsh Company.

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