Kay Cannon Set to Direct Romantic Comedy 'Single at the Wedding' for New Line Cinema

Kay Cannon Boards New Line's Rom-Com Project

Filmmaker and Emmy nominee Kay Cannon has signed on to rewrite and direct the upcoming romantic comedy Single at the Wedding for New Line Cinema. The project marks Cannon's first collaboration with the studio.

The narrative centers on a character named Allie, who holds the distinction of being the last single member of her friend group. Determined to change her status, Allie sets out with the goal of finding romance during her best friend's wedding celebration.

Behind the Scenes and Creative Team

The feature's screenplay originates from an initial script by Anne Sundell, which was originally developed by Sundell and Alex Richanbach. For this new iteration, Cannon will collaborate on a script pass alongside Eben Russell, creator of the Freeform comedy series Alone Together.

Production duties are being handled by Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, known for their work on recent romantic comedies including Sony's Anyone But You and Netflix’s A Family Affair. Additionally, Kay Cannon will serve as an executive producer alongside Alex Richanbach.

Cannon's Background in Comedy

Cannon brings extensive experience in both television and feature filmmaking to the production. She previously wrote and directed One Attempt Remaining, starring Jennifer Garner and John Cena, a project from 21 Laps and Linden Entertainment that currently awaits a release date.

Her feature directorial debut was the Universal comedy Blockers, which also starred John Cena. Beyond film, Cannon created the Pitch Perfect a cappella comedy franchise and directed a musical adaptation of Cinderella for Columbia Pictures and Amazon, starring Camila Cabello. Her extensive television credits include working on 30 Rock across six seasons—earning multiple Emmy nominations, Writers Guild Awards, and a Peabody Award—as well as serving as co-executive producer on Fox’s New Girl and creating Netflix’s Girlboss.

Practical Implications and What Is Known vs. Unknown

Readers and film enthusiasts tracking the development of Single at the Wedding can look at the currently confirmed details versus elements that have yet to be announced:

• Confirmed: Kay Cannon is attached to rewrite and direct the film for New Line Cinema. Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum are producing, and Eben Russell is joining Cannon for a script pass based on Anne Sundell and Alex Richanbach's original development.
• Unknown: Casting details, start dates for production, and an official theatrical or streaming release date have not been announced by the studio.

Audience members interested in verifying these developments can review the original coverage published by Deadline via their official reporting at [Deadline's Report on Single at the Wedding](https://deadline.com/2026/10/kay-cannon-to-direct-single-at-the-wedding-new-line-1237206646/).