Oscar‑winner Jennifer Lawrence has agreed to star in and produce Apple’s upcoming romantic comedy One Month Mark, a spec script that drew interest from more than 40 producers before Chernin Entertainment won the rights in a competitive auction.

Apple’s Deepening Partnership with a Hollywood Icon

According to the source, Lawrence’s involvement marks her fourth collaboration with Apple, following her work on Martin Scorsese’s What Happens at Night, the 2022 film Causeway, and the Peabody‑winning documentary Bread & Roses. The report says the deal further solidifies Apple’s growing relationship with the actress, who has already proven a box‑office draw on the streaming platform.

Spec Script That Sparked a 40‑Producer Auction

The source notes that the spec script by Sophie Fleur de Bruijn attracted more than 40 producers before Chernin Entertainment secured the rights . It also mentions that potential buyers were required to read the script via the secure platform Embershot, which logged 892 views from industry professionals. several producers described the script as “one of the best rom‑com scripts in years.”

Plot and Production Details

According to the report, One Month Mark explores the dynamic between two people with opposite relationship patterns: one has never sustained a relationship past a month, while the other has never gone longer than a month without one. Lawrence will produce through her Excellent Cadaver banner alongside partner Justine Ciarrocchi, with de Bruijn and Brady Fujikawa of Chernin Entertainment executive producing. A director has not yet been attached, but a search is underway.

Chernin Entertainment’s Recent Successes

The source highlights that Chernin Entertainment is enjoying a stellar year, with the horror‑comedy Backrooms grossing over $215 million worldwide and other Netflix hits such as Apex and Man on Fire. The company’s involvement in One Month Mark could signal a strategic push into mainstream romantic comedies.

Unanswered Questions About the Project

While the source confirms Lawrence’s starring and producing roles, it does not name a director or provide a release date. It also leaves open how the film’s unique relationship premise will translate to a mainstream audience, and whether Apple’s distribution strategy will differ from its previous releases.