Kay Cannon to Direct Rom-Com Single at the Wedding for New Line
Cannon is working with Eben Russell, creator of Freeform's Alone Together, on a new pass on the screenplay.
Kay Cannon will rewrite and direct the romantic comedy Single at the Wedding for New Line Cinema, according to Deadline. It is her first project with the studio.
The film follows Allie, the last single member of her friend group, who sets out to find love at her best friend's wedding. Cannon is working with Eben Russell, creator of the Freeform series Alone Together, on a new pass at the screenplay.
The original screenplay was written by Anne Sundell, who developed the project with Alex Richanbach. Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum are producing, with Cannon and Richanbach serving as executive producers.
Cannon created the Pitch Perfect franchise and made her feature directing debut with Blockers. She also wrote and directed a Cinderella jukebox musical for Columbia Pictures and Amazon, and her television credits include six seasons of 30 Rock, New Girl and Girlboss.
New Line's comedy slate has included the Friday, Austin Powers and Rush Hour franchises, Wedding Crashers, The Wedding Singer and Elf. On October 28, 2026, the studio announced that Lawrence Lamont would direct the next Friday installment with Ice Cube.
Quick answers
Who is directing Single at the Wedding?
Kay Cannon will direct and rewrite the film for New Line Cinema, working with Eben Russell on the screenplay.
What is Single at the Wedding about?
It follows Allie, the last single one of her friends, who is determined to find love at her best friend's wedding.
Who is producing Single at the Wedding?
Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum are producing, with Kay Cannon and Alex Richanbach as executive producers.