Shotgun Wedding is finally heading our way, starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel in this new rom-com.
Filmed in the Dominican Republic in early 2021, the film brings together two fiery families for what should be the happiest day of their lives as they celebrate the wedding of Darcy (Lopez) and Tom (Duhamel).
But the nuptials take an unexpected turn when the nearly newlyweds find themselves fighting for the lives of their nearest and dearest rather than cutting the cake and enjoying their first dance.
Here's everything we know about Shotgun Wedding, the rom-com that says "I do" to packing quite a punch.
When is the Shotgun Wedding release date?
Fans of Jennifer Lopez have been waiting for news on when Shotgun Wedding would be released after the movie was delayed from an originally intended summer 2022 release date.
Shotgun Wedding will now debut worldwide on Prime Video on January 27, 2023.
While the wait is a bit of a bummer, it means that there is going to be a new JLo rom-com around Valentine's Day for the second year in a row following 2022's Marry Me.
What happens in Shotgun Wedding?
Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel) gather their lovable-but-very-opinionated families for the ultimate destination wedding, and plan to tie the knot in front of all their friends and family.
But as the wedding preparations are in full swing, the couple start to wonder if they are really meant to spend the rest of their lives together.
But, "till death us do part" takes on a very different meaning when the wedding party is taken hostage by criminals and the couple have to work together to free their loved ones before they lose everything that is precious to them.
In the course of mounting a daring rescue mission, however, the couple are reminded why they fell in love in the first place, as they work together to ensure the safe release of their families.
Who is in the Shotgun Wedding cast?
The lead actors are Jennifer Lopez as bride-to-be Darcy and Josh Duhamel as groom Tom. Lopez is a veteran of the rom-com; in addition to Marry Me, she has starred in hits like Maid in Manhattan and The Wedding Planner.
Movie goers will know Duhamel from the Transformers movie franchise and his role in US TV series Las Vegas, where he played Danny McCoy.
The film also has a fantastic supporting cast, including rock star Lenny Kravitz. Kravitz plays Sean, who is Darcy's ex who shows up to the wedding in style.
We also know that Lenny had a fabulous time making the movie. In the below Instagram post showing him and Jennifer Lopez hanging out together on set he says, "Jennifer, after knowing each other for so many years we finally got to work and be creative together. It was an experience that I will always cherish. Love and respect. Xxx"
Best known for her roles in the American Pie franchise, Legally Blonde movies and The White Lotus, Jennifer Coolidge is playing Carol, the groom's mother.
Starring as Darcy's mum is Brazilian actor Sônia Braga, who can be seen below in a sweet post from Lenny Kravitz. The American Woman singer said, "Blessed to know and work alongside you during the filming of #ShotgunWedding, Sonia Braga. Miss you already xx."
Other cast members include Cheech Marin, Selena Tan, D'Arcy Carden, Callie Hernandez, Desmin Borges and Steve Coulter.
Is there a trailer of Shotgun Wedding?
The official trailer for Shotgun Wedding is here and in addition to all the comedy and action, it also features a sing-along to Edwin McCain's song "I'll Be". Check it out below:
A second trailer has also been released, this one is very similar to the first but shows extra scenes as Lopez and Duhamel's characters fight to bring down the pirates who have ruined their wedding day...
