The Valet (upcoming film)

The Valet is an upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Richard Wong from a screenplay by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher. It is a remake of the French film The Valet (2006) by Francis Veber. It stars Eugenio Derbez, Samara Weaving, Ravi Patel, Amaury Nolasco, John Pirruccello, Max Greenfield, Betsy Brandt, Marisol Nichols and Carmen Salinas.

The Valet
Directed byRichard Wong
Screenplay by
Based onThe Valet
by Francis Veber
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byHulu (U.S.)
Star (international)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

This was Carmen Salina's final film appearance following her death on December 9, 2021.

Premise

A movie star enlists a parking valet at a Beverly Hills restaurant to pose as her lover to cover for her relationship with a married man.[1]

Cast

Production

In September 2014, it was announced Eugenio Derbez would star in and produce a remake of the French film The Valet by Francis Veber, with Pantelion Films set to produce, and Lionsgate set to distribute.[3] In March 2021, it was announced Samara Weaving had joined the cast of the film, with Richard Wong set to direct from a screenplay by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher.[4] In April 2021, Ravi Patel, Amaury Nolasco and John Pirruccelo had joined the cast of the film.[5] In May 2021, Max Greenfield, Betsy Brandt, Marisol Nichols and Carmen Salinas joined the cast of the film, with principal photography commencing in Atlanta, Georgia.[6] Later that month, Noemi Gonzalez, Tiana Okoye, Diany Rodriguez, Armando Hernández and Carlos Santos were cast.[1]

Release

In July 2021, Hulu acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, with Disney+ set to distribute internationally through the Star content hub.[7]

References
  1. N'Duka, Amanda (May 19, 2021). "Lionsgate Comedy 'The Valet' Adds Five To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  2. https://www.latinheat.com/spotlight-news/eugenio-derbezs-the-valet-picked-up-by-hulu-and-disney/
  3. McNary, Dave (September 5, 2014). "Eugenio Derbez Developing 'The Valet' Remake Under New Pantelion Deal". Variety. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  4. Kit, Borys (March 24, 2021). "Samara Weaving Joins Eugenio Derbez in 'The Valet' for Lionsgate, Pantelion (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 7, 2021). "'The Valet': Three Join Lionsgate's Eugenio Derbez Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  6. N'Duka, Amanda (May 7, 2021). "'The Valet': Max Greenfield, Marisol Nichols, Betsy Brandt Join Lionsgate Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 6, 2021). "Eugenio Derbez Lionsgate Romantic Comedy 'The Valet' Acquired By Hulu & Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
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