With production now in full swing, Sony’s R-rated comedyNo Hard Feelingshas begun fleshing out its cast in preparation for its next summer release. Joining the previously announcedJennifer Lawrenceand Disney starAndrew Barth Feldmanis the Tony Award-winningLaura Benantiwho will portray Lawrence’s boss and Feldman’s mom.
Benanti will portray a wealthy mom who employs the services of a ne’er-do-well (Lawrence) to keep her introverted son (Feldman) happy and engaged. With Lawrence in the lead, much of the plot will focus on her day job as Feldman’s character’s personal entertainer. The cast will be playing out a screenplay crafted byGeneStupnitskyandJohn Phillipsboth of whom are prolific names in the comedy genre with credits includingGood Boys,Dirty Grandpa, andBad Teacher, between them.
While Benanti has been most successful with her career in theater, she has over the years showcased her versatility across TV and film. From being occasionally called upon byStephen Colbertfor an impression of First LadyMelania Trumpon his eponymous late-night talk show, to her portrayal of Edie Randall in the comedyThe Detour, and to having audiences in stitches with her unscripted special,Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020, Benanti has undoubtedly proven her comedic chops to a great degree.
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Lauren Benanti has a whopping 5 Tony Award nominations under her belt, winning one for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Louise in the 2008 Broadway revival ofGypsy. She earned the Tony nod for Best Featured Actress in a Musical forSwing!(2000),Into the Woods(2002),Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown(2011), and most recently the nomination for Best Actress in a Musical forShe Loves Me(2016). She continues her stage career and was recently seen taking on the role of Eliza Doolittle in Lincoln Center’s production ofMy Fair Lady.
Benanti has recently become more active in film with credits including Netflix’sWorth(2020)Tick, Tick… Boom!(2021) andHere Today(2021). She has a slew of TV credits includingYounger,Go On,Starved,Supergirl,Nashville,andThe Good Wife. Benanti recently appeared inAmy Schumer’sLife & Beth, and is slated for a recurring role in the second season of the HBO period dramaThe Gilded Age.
No Hard Feelingsis produced by Lawrence,Alex Saks,Marc Provissiero,Naomi Odenkirk, andJustine Ciarrochi. Phillips will serve as executive producer while Stupnitsky will helm the project as the director.
No Hard Feelingswill hit theaters near you on June 19, 2025.
