‘Honeymoon/Funeral’ Cast Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee Star in New Lesbian Rom-Com

Romantic comedies have experienced a resurgence in recent years, often embracing unconventional premises that bring strangers together through fate or serendipitous encounters. Few scenarios are as emotionally charged as two individuals meeting mid-flight, each burdened by vastly different life events.

This is the intriguing premise of a new project from MRC, which unites two talented actresses in a narrative that delves into themes of grief, heartbreak, and the unexpected closeness that can develop during a shared journey. Filming has been taking place in London, amid increasing media buzz regarding its cast and storyline.

That buzz has now been confirmed: Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee are set to star in ‘Honeymoon/Funeral,’ a romantic comedy that follows two women who meet on a flight from Los Angeles to London, as reported by Deadline.

The film’s logline presents a compelling contrast between its main characters. One woman is traveling to her honeymoon alone after being left at the altar by her girlfriend, while the other is returning home for her mother’s funeral, according to Deadline. Their unexpected meeting leads to a week spent together, with the story evolving from this unlikely connection.

MRC is financing and overseeing the production, directed by Nahnatchka Khan, with a screenplay by Julia Bicknell. The film is produced by Jennifer Carreras and Khan under their Fierce Baby banner, with Bicknell also taking on a producer role.

FilmNation Entertainment will manage worldwide sales for the film, with MRC planning to officially launch those sales at the inaugural Toronto International Film Festival market, as noted by The Wrap. This timing indicates that the studio is positioning ‘Honeymoon/Funeral’ as a key title for the upcoming fall festival circuit.

Both Ferguson and Lee come to this project with significant momentum in their careers. Lee has rapidly gained recognition, receiving a Golden Globe nomination for her role in 2023’s ‘Past Lives’ and an Emmy nomination for her performance on ‘The Morning Show,’ alongside recent film appearances in ‘Tron: Ares’ and ‘A House of Dynamite.’

Ferguson, known for her roles in major blockbuster franchises, adds her own established fanbase to the film, enhancing its appeal. The combination of these two actresses’ distinct career paths suggests that ‘Honeymoon/Funeral’ is being positioned as a prestige romantic comedy rather than a standard commercial entry.

With filming already in progress in London and sales set to kick off at TIFF’s new market, ‘Honeymoon/Funeral’ seems to be advancing swiftly through production. While no release date or distribution details have been revealed yet, clarity is expected as the project navigates the festival sales circuit.

Given the strength of its cast and the emotionally resonant premise at its core, ‘Honeymoon/Funeral’ is likely to become one of the standout romantic comedies of this year’s festival season.

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