Jennifer Lopez ("Maid in Manhattan") stars as Charlie, a young woman who thinks she has found the perfect man until she comes face-to-face with his ruthless mother. Fonda stars as the mother-in-law from hell who believes that no woman – especially not Charlie -- is good enough for her son. Paula Weinstein ("Analyze That," "Possession," "The Perfect Storm") produces, with Benderspink ("American Pie," "Cats & Dogs," "The Butterfly Effect"). Written by Anya Kochoff, "Monster-in-Law" is directed by Robert Luketic ("Legally Blonde").
“I’m totally ecstatic,” commented Shaye. “Jane mesmerizes. 'Monster-In-Law' is a wonderful vehicle for this delightful, and puckish, star.” Emmerich added, “Jane Fonda is cinema royalty, and we’re incredibly happy to have her in this movie. She and Jennifer Lopez are a terrific combination.”
Ms. Fonda said, “I am very excited about doing a film after all these years and I’m glad it’s a comedy.”
New Line's Executive Vice President, Production, Richard Brener is overseeing the project along with executives Cale Boyter and Magnus Kim. The film is slated for the 2005 schedule.
Fonda has not appeared on the big screen since the 1990 Martin Ritt film, "Stanley & Iris," in which she starred opposite Robert De Niro. She has been nominated for seven Oscars and won two, for her performances in "Coming Home" and "Klute." Her additional nominated performances were in the films "They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?," "Julia," "The Morning After" and "On Golden Pond," the only film in which she starred with her father, the legendary star Henry Fonda.
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