Romantic comedy veterans Hugh Grant (who worked with Lawrence on Two Weeks Notice) and Drew Barrymore unite for the comedy. Brad Garrett and Kristen Johnston co-star in Music & Lyrics By with Haley Bennett, Aasif Mandvi, and Campbell Scott also involved in supporting roles.
Lawrence is producing the film with Nancy Juvonen, Hal Gaba and Bruce Berman executive producing. The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Xavier Grobet, production designer Jane Musky, and editor Susan Moore.
Warner Bros Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures (in select terrorities) are releasing the film.
Music & Lyrics By - The Official Synopsis
The comedy follows Alex Fletcher (Grant), a washed-up 80s pop star who’s been reduced to working the nostalgia circuit at county fairs and amusement parks. The charismatic and talented musician gets a chance at a comeback when reigning diva Cora Corman invites him to write and record a duet with her, but there’s a problem – Alex hasn’t written a song in years, he’s never written lyrics, and he has to come up with a hit in a matter of days. Enter Sophie Fisher (Barrymore), Alex’s beguilingly quirky plant lady, whose flair for words strikes a chord with the struggling songwriter.
On the rebound from a bad relationship, Sophie is reluctant to collaborate with anyone, especially commitment-phobe Alex. As their chemistry heats up at the piano and under it, Alex and Sophie will have to face their fears – and the music – if they want to find the love and success they both deserve.
Source: Warner Bros Pictures
