Full Breakdown
“Stephanie, Bride to Be” – Veronika Slowikowska’s New Comedy Feature
8/12/2026, 12:15:55 AM
Film Overview
Deadline reports that “Stephanie, Bride to Be” follows the titular character, played by SNL alum Veronika Slowikowska, as her “proposal party” unravels in slow motion while she waits for her boyfriend to propose. The plot centers on Stephanie’s frantic attempts to keep the evening from collapsing, contending with meddling parents, a surprise ex-girlfriend, and an over-eager restaurant manager.
Creative Team & Production
The comedy marks the narrative-feature directorial debut of Allie Viti, who co-wrote the screenplay with Zach Schiffman from a story developed by Slowikowska, Viti and Schiffman. Executive producer John Wilson—known for HBO’s *How To with John Wilson*—produces the film through his Peanut World Pictures banner, in partnership with Glasshouse Pictures. Production is underway in New York City. Viti’s background includes writing and producing on Wilson’s HBO series and the Sundance documentary *The History of Concrete*, which is scheduled for release on September 18.
Cast & Representation
The ensemble cast includes Michael Imperioli, Amy Sedaris, Lea DeLaria and Reina Hardesty. Representation details disclosed by Deadline note that Slowikowska is signed with UTA, Artists First and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Viti is represented by WME; Wilson by UTA; Imperioli by Gersh and Anonymous Content; Sedaris by CAA and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham; DeLaria by The Katz Company; Hardesty by Gersh, 42, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; and co-writer Schiffman by Artists First and Granderson Des Rochers.
Official Commentary
Slowikowska told Deadline that developing the comedy with her close friends felt “special,” and she expressed excitement about collaborating with a “visionary” like Wilson and introducing audiences to Stephanie.
Production Context
The film represents the first narrative feature attached to Wilson’s production slate and the inaugural directorial effort for Viti, positioning the project as a notable entry in the emerging comedy-drama space emerging from New York-based independent producers.
