Full Breakdown
Love Love: Amazon MGM Studios’ New Romantic Comedy
7/14/2026, 12:12:21 AM
Project Overview
Amazon MGM Studios is preparing the romantic comedy Love Love, written and directed by Joey Power. The screenplay, co-written by Power and Daniel Sweren-Becker, follows a struggling tennis phenom who falls for a charismatic local ball boy at the US Open, a romance the story suggests could help her reach the tournament finals. Production is slated to begin this fall in New York.
Cast and Creative Team
The film stars Tyriq Withers and Isabel May, both of whom also serve as executive producers. Withers, represented by CAA, previously appeared in Universal Pictures’ *Reminders of Him* and the horror film *Him*, earning two nominations at the 2026 57th Annual NAACP Image Awards. May, also represented by CAA, gained recognition for her breakout role as Elsa Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s series *1883* and narrated its sequel *1923*. Additional producers include Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum of RK Films, and Ari Lubet and Jonathan Berry of 3 Arts Entertainments. Power and Alyssa Altman are also listed as executive producers.
Production Schedule
The announcement, published in July 2026, confirms that principal photography will commence in New York during the upcoming fall season. No specific start date or filming locations beyond the city are provided.
Recent Work of the Leads
May’s recent résumé includes starring opposite David Corenswet in the sports-drama biopic *Mr. Irrelevant* (set for release December 25, 2026), appearing in Lionsgate’s action thriller *Karoshi* (January 29, 2027), and co-starring in the romantic drama *Love Language*—another Joey Power project. Withers’ latest high-profile role was in *Reminders of Him*, for which he received NAACP Image Award nominations in the categories of Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture.
Anticipated Impact
By pairing two rising stars with a sports-romance premise, Amazon MGM Studios aims to broaden its romantic-comedy slate and attract audiences interested in contemporary, tennis-centric storytelling. The involvement of established producers and the New York setting suggest a production positioned for both domestic streaming release and potential international distribution.
