In recent months, Netflix has made headlines with its strategic acquisitions, particularly in the realm of original films. One notable project was May December
(2023), where Natalie Portman starred alongside Julianne Moore. In this film, Portman portrayed Elizabeth and also took on the role of producer, showcasing her multifaceted talent in the industry. As Netflix continues to expand its portfolio, it has now secured another exciting project featuring Portman.
The streaming giant has triumphed in a fierce bidding war, securing a highly anticipated romantic comedy.
Netflix acquires Good S– for $55 million
Netflix successfully acquired the rights to Lena Dunham’s romantic comedy Good S–
, starring Natalie Portman, after a competitive bidding war. The deal was finalized for approximately $55 million, marking it as one of the largest acquisitions at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin. Major streaming platforms and studios, including Apple, Amazon, and Warner Bros., have expressed significant interest in the project due to its unique take on age-gap romances, a genre that has gained popularity in recent years.
Netflix has won a bidding war to acquire Lena Dunham’s rom-com ‘GOOD SEX,’ starring Natalie Portman, for $55 million.
Follows a successful couples’ therapist Ally (Portman) who falls into a steamy fling with a 20-something Brooklyn hipster just as she begins a more conventional… pic.twitter.com/PUL3GXrnfq
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Good S–
will follow the story of Ally, a successful couple’s therapist in her 40s, played by Natalie Portman. After a decade-long relationship ends, Ally will find herself back in the dating scene, torn between two vastly different love interests: a steamy fling with a younger man in his twenties and a more conventional relationship with a wealthy man in his fifties. This intriguing premise promises to resonate with audiences seeking relatable and modern romantic narratives. Portman’s films consistently topped the Netflix charts
, drawing viewers and generating buzz, which further solidified the platform’s investment in her projects.
Natalie Portman’s involvement in Good S–
was just one of her exciting upcoming projects.
Natalie Portman’s diverse role in upcoming project
In addition to romantic comedies, Natalie Portman will star in Guy Ritchie’s Fountain of Youth
, an adventure film co-starring John Krasinski. Written by Zodiac
scribe James Vanderbilt, the movie will feature estranged siblings Luke (Krasinski) and Charlotte Purdue (Portman) as they race against criminals to locate the mythical Fountain of Youth. The duo will embark on a global quest, deciphering historical clues that could lead them to
immortality.
Scheduled for release on Apple TV+ in 2025, Fountain
of Youth
is described as an Indiana Jones-style adventure with a
modern twist, promising relentless action and a thrilling global heist.
Portman’s diverse roles in both Good S–
and Fountain
of Youth
highlight her versatility as an actress and her ability to
captivate audiences across different genres.
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