Netflix Cancels Scarlett Johansson’s $130 Million Rom-Com, Fans Question Insane Budget

Netflix Cancels Nancy Meyers’ Upcoming Romantic-comedy Film Due To Budget Issues, Leaving Fans Questioning The Quality Of The Production Set And The Massive Budget Of

By Amitabh Mukherji
March 15,2023
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Nancy Meyers, known for producing high-budget romantic-comedy movies starring A-list celebrities, had her big directorial return to the genre cancelled by Netflix due to budget issues. The project, Paris Paramount, which would have starred Scarlett Johansson, was shelved after the financial allocation reached an insane $130 million.

Star-Studded Cast And Personal Life Reflection

Nancy Meyers Rom-Com’s Cast

The film also included Penélope Cruz, Owen Wilson, and Michael Fassbender in its star-studded cast. Meyers wrote, directed, and produced the film, which was announced a year ago. Paris Paramount follows a young writer-director who falls in love with a producer, but the two must put their personal issues aside after their breakup and continue working together.

Meyers’ personal life somewhat reflects the film, as she and writer-producer Charles Shyer collaborated on multiple romantic-comedy films and had a long history of romance.

Meyers’ Thoughts On Making Movies And TV

Nancy Meyers

In an interview with Vulture, Meyers talked about why she took a break from making movies, stating that “making movies used to be much more fun.” She also responded to the question of whether she would consider working for television, saying that her brain thinks in three acts and that television requires a lot of people in the room.

Fan Reaction And Budget Questions

Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson

Fans reacted to the cancellation on social media, questioning the quality of the production set and the allocated budget for a romantic comedy film. While the film was still in early production, it was unclear whether Paris Paramount was the official name or just a working title. Netflix and Meyers had trouble coming to an agreement, as the director wanted to allocate $150 million for the project, but the studio refused anything that went beyond $130 million.

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