Prepare for a longer post :-) Here come some news that I didn’t pay much attention to at first. The Los Angeles Times has reported today about a new comedy “being shopped around Hollywood” called “Mommy & Me”, starring Meryl Streep and Tina Fey, and to be directed by Stanley Tucci. Doesn’t sound all to bad (sans the title probably), but if you read between the lines, there actually isn’t a project.
There’s no script and no writers yet on the film, which is obviously at the shopping/development stage, but the central idea is that of a mother-daughter comedy that will give the two actresses a chance to flash their comedic and dramatic chops.
As previously said, I didn’t give much to it, given the fact of not a single written word for a script, and because it’s the third unconfirmed role for Meryl within two weeks. But – give the internet some hours – every source from Entertainment Weekly to New York Magazine to People is reporting on this new project – fairly quoting its current status. Then, according to the Wrap, there’s even confirmation by CAA (the agency that represents both Streep and Tucci) that such project is currently being shopped. If this idea of a film is really being made into a feature, it very well might be the first project of Meryl we knew about before it was even written! Most certainly, it adds a new level to the fast paced community of online movie news. Let’s wait and see.

merylmania
July 29th, 2010
This movie would be such a laugh with the combination of Streep and Fey. Class and good humor all in one!
Emily
July 29th, 2010
Oh my goodness! I hope it happens:) It would be so funny!
Stinne
July 20th, 2010
It sounds unlike Meryl to accept a role before reading a script, doens’t it? She always seem to first fall in love with her character on the page in the screenplay, before she accepts – however, I like Fey – the chemistry between her and Streep would be fun to observe! IF the project happens.
Barbi
July 19th, 2010
Oh! I’d love to see Tina and Meryl together. Laughs assured! And Stanley directing, that has to be hilarious! Seems like Meryl has lots of roles between hands…hope she does accept this one :) Sounds like a lot of fun!
Carly
July 18th, 2010
That movie was all over the internet yesterday! Even though it will probably be quite a while before it’s out, I am pretty excited! I hope it actually happens! I’m guessing it will happen because Meryl and Stanley are friends and Meryl has stated that she likes 30 Rock. This will be a crazy awesome movie!
Shannon
July 18th, 2010
Oh, I hope it’s true!
Meryl is hilarious. Her comedy makes me die of laughter. She’s always able to make me smile! Tina is also an incredible comedian whom I adore. So, if this is true, I’ll be waiting!
Hanne Marie
July 17th, 2010
I really hope there are something in these rumours.. it would be a wonderful acting performance with theese two good actresses.
Zoe
July 17th, 2010
Oh wow! I hope she does it. She would be hillariously funny in this lol. Go Meryl. Thanks for all these updates! <3 xx
Dominika
July 17th, 2010
OMg that sounds great ..;))
can’t wait for more news about this project
I looove Meryl!! <3
MONICA
July 17th, 2010
Interesting analysis Frederik… I believe, since yesterday, most of us have read something about this idea of a movie because it’s all over the internet despite there are only two sources (LA Times and The Wrap).
Laura
July 17th, 2010
That would be awesome! I love Tina Fey, and of course Meryl! They would be soooooo amazing together in a movie! Both of them have such comedic timing! Fabulous actress’s, and them together? Wow! Let’s just hope the rumours are true :D
Giuly Trevisanato
July 17th, 2010
Simply WOW!!! I cant wait for a confirmation!!!!!!!!!…hahaha!
Wow…there’re lots of Meryl movies projects!!! GO MERYL GO!!!!!!
Thank you for this new Frederik!!!! ; )
xxx