Andy Samberg Rom-Com Replaces Jean Smart With 5-Time Oscar Nominee Andy Samberg's upcoming rom-com has experienced a major change in its cast, with Jean Smart being replaced by a 5-time Oscar nominee. , has experienced a major shake-up in its cast. According to a new report, Jean Smart, who was originally set to star opposite the Brooklyn Nine-Nine alum in the feature, has now been replaced by a five-time Oscar nominee. Annette Bening has reportedly been tapped to play the female lead in the rom-com 42.6 Years opposite Andy Samberg, replacing Jean Smart, according toCraig Gillespie was originally set to direct the movie, which will now be helmed by Michael Schwartz. The latter’s previous credits include The Peanut Butter Falcon and Los Frikis. Focus Features will be distributing the film in the United States, taking over from the original distributor, Amazon MGM Studios. Meanwhile, Universal Pictures International will distribute the film internationally. In addition to starring, Samberg also serves as a producer alongside Ali Bell, on behalf of Party Over Here. He also co-wrote the story with Seth Reiss, who developed the screenplay. The narrative follows Ben, played by Samberg, who undergoes an experimental procedure that leaves him cryogenically frozen for 42.6 years. After coming out of cryostasis, because of which he hasn’t aged a day, he seeks out his girlfriend, Ruthie, essayed by Bening, now much older than him.starring Oscar-winners Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley. Before this, she starred in Peacock’s Apples Never Fall opposite Sam Neill and Jake Lacy. She is now gearing up for the release of the Apple TV crime thriller, Lucky, headlined by Anya Taylor-Joy and based on Marissa Stapley’s eponymous novel. The actress also has the Yellowstone spin-off, The Dutton Ranch, on her upcoming film and television show slate. Meanwhile, Samberg last featured in Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman’s The Roses. He also appeared in Kate Winslet’s Lee and lent his voice to Zootopia 2. In television, he starred in the adult animated sitcom, Digman!, which he also co-created and executive-produced.Abdul Azim Naushad is an Entertainment and Pop Culture writer, who focuses on a wide range of topics spanning celebrity news and social media trends. He crafts informative content on movie and TV show releases and occasionally dives into the world of video games. In his spare time, Abdul indulges in binge-watching movies or immerses himself in gaming adventures.There’s been an update to the recent rumor that Tom Cruise would be playing a villain in the upcoming reboot…The Housemaid’s Secret has a release date. The Housemaid is a psychological thriller movie directed by Paul Feig that was…Update: The official U.S. Wasteman trailer has been released. Vertigo Releasing and Sunrise Films will release the film in theaters…Hulu’s new TV and movie releases for this week include Jason Statham’s intense, Punisher-like…Hulu expands its movie library with the addition of Paramount Pictures’ 2022 martial arts comedy, featuring an all-star cast led…Amazon Prime Video’s TV and movie release schedule for March 30 to April 5, 2026, includes a Tom Cruise action…Five-time Emmy winner Jean Smart is set to lead a limited series, which is currently developing, about a grandmother and…Golden Globe winners Andy Samberg and Jean Smart have signed on for the leading roles in Amazon Studios’ forthcoming romantic…The afterparty of Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary was a night of glamour and excitement. However, for Andy Samberg, it…Seth Meyers‘ dog, Frisbee, recently passed away, and in a recent interview, comedian and actor Andy Samberg commented on his…