Emma Stone and Chris Pine have been announced as the leads in the upcoming romantic comedy titled The Catch. The film will be directed by Dave McCary, who is also Stone’s husband, with a screenplay by Patrick Kang and Michael Levin. This marks a notable collaboration between Stone and Pine for a new project in the rom-com genre.
At present, specific information about the plot, supporting cast, and release date remains undisclosed. If finalized, The Catch would follow Stone’s upcoming appearances in the 2024 film Eddington and the 2025 release Bugonia, the latter of which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. Meanwhile, Pine is scheduled to headline the 2026 romantic drama Carousel, written and directed by Rachel Lambert. He also recently appeared in The Kidnapping of Arabella (2025) and has featured in films such as Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Don’t Worry Darling.
Creative Team Behind The Catch
Dave McCary, mainly known for his work as a segment director and writer on Saturday Night Live from 2013 to 2018, takes on the director role for this project. Although Brigsby Bear (2017) remains his sole feature film directing credit, he has also contributed as a producer on films like Problemista, I Saw the TV Glow, and A Real Pain. Writers Patrick Kang and Michael Levin are attached to the script, though their previous works are less publicly noted.
Implications and Anticipation for The Catch
The collaboration between Emma Stone and Chris Pine in The Catch generates interest given their varied filmographies and McCary’s fresh directorial approach. This movie will add to Stone’s continued momentum following her award-winning performance in Bugonia, while Pine steadily expands his romantic and dramatic roles. Though details are limited, The Catch’s development suggests a potentially compelling addition to the rom-com genre scheduled for release in the near future.