Full Breakdown
New Cast Additions and Production Details for *The Girlfriend*
7/15/2026, 12:16:05 AM
Core Announcement
Natalie Morales is directing the feature film *The Girlfriend*, based on a screenplay by Glenn Howerton and Rich Appel (known for *Family Guy*). Production is underway, with the story following Eve—portrayed by Rosario Dawson—who abandons her “perfect New York City life” to relocate to Alabama for her husband Elliot’s (Glenn Howerton) dream job. The plot centers on Elliot’s misguided attempt to alleviate Eve’s isolation by secretly hiring an escort, played by Meghann Fahy, to become her “new best friend.”
Cast Details
The ensemble now includes:
- Rosario Dawson as Eve, the film’s co-lead.
- Lamorne Morris (previously seen in *Fargo*).
- Joshua Jackson (known for *The Affair*).
- Stephen Root (from *Barry*).
- Edi Patterson (of *The Righteous Gemstones*).
- Returning stars Meghann Fahy and Glenn Howerton.
Each actor is represented by major agencies such as CAA, the Gersh Agency, and others, underscoring the project’s high-profile talent roster.
Production, Financing, and Distribution
The film is financed and produced by XYZ Films in association with BuzzFeed Studios, with additional backing from IPR.VC, Vixens, and the European Union’s InvestEU Fund. Global sales are being handled by XYZ Films, while domestic representation is provided by WME. Producing credits include Shawn Levy and Dan Levine for 21 Laps, Jill Howerton and Glenn Howerton of Zoe Knife Productions, Rich Appel of Persons Unknown, and executives from XYZ Films, BuzzFeed Studios, and other partners.
What’s Next
*The Girlfriend* remains in active production, though no release window or distribution platform has been announced. Updates are expected as the film progresses toward post-production.
