Charles Shyer: Last News

Charles Shyer has sadly passed away.

The film industry is in mourning after the death of Charles Shyer, the celebrated director behind 'Father of the Bride', who has died aged 83. Sharing their sorrow with Variety, his four children released a touching statement: "It's with an indescribably heavy heart that we share the news of our beloved father, Charles Shyer's passing." They proceeded to commemorate his life and work by saying: "His loss leaves an unfillable hole in our lives, but his legacy lives on through his children and the five decades of wonderful work he's left behind." In reverence, they added, "We honour the extraordinary life he led and know there will never be another quite like him." Throughout his career, Shyer gave us cinematic treasures such as 'Baby Boom' and 'Irreconcilable Differences', and also penned iconic films like 'Private Benjamin' and 'The Parent Trap'.

Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director and producer Charles Shyer, whose films include Private Benjamin, Baby Boom and the 1991 remake of Father of the Bride and its 1995 sequel, died Friday. No cause of death was given. He was 83.

remake of “Father of the Bride,” died Friday in Los Angeles, his children confirmed in a statement to Variety.“It’s with an indescribably heavy heart that we share the news of our beloved father, Charles Shyer’s passing,” they stated. “His loss leaves an unfillable hole in our lives, but his legacy lives on through his children and the five decades of wonderful work he’s left behind.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Charles Shyer, who was Oscar-nominated for co-writing “Private Benjamin” with Nancy Meyers and went on to direct a string of hit comedies including “Father of the Bride” and “Baby Boom,” died Friday. He was 83. His family said in a statement to Deadline, “It’s with an indescribably heavy heart that we share the news of our beloved father, Charles Shyer’s passing.

Oscar nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Charles Shyer whose films include Private Benjamin, Baby Boom, and the 1991 remake of Father Of The Bride and its 1995 sequel Father Of The Bride II died Friday. No cause of death was given. He was 83.

Jude Law has revealed the film in his career that he feels was “too cheesy” and that he now considers was “a bad move” to have made.The two-time Oscar nominee spoke to GQ recently, where he was asked about one particular entry in his extensive filmography that he now feels less than enthusiastic about.Law played the title role in the 2004 romance Alfie, a remake of the 1966 film of the same name with Michael Caine. Written and directed by Charles Shyer, it was a box office failure, making back just over half of its £45million budget and being critically panned.“I was in a really strong position [at that time] because I’d just had another [Oscar] nomination on the back of Cold Mountain,” he said.

Despite his many memorable leading man performances over the years, Jude Law has at least one regret in his filmography.

Tomris Laffly Unexpected phone rings received in the middle of the night aren’t usually the bearer of good news. In “Home Again” writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer’s middling LA-based dramedy “Goodrich,” the title character (played by Michael Keaton) learns it the hard way.

These days every time I see a relatable character-driven comedy about actual human beings I think ‘wow they sure don’t make ’em like this anymore’. It is like a shock to the system that someone managed to get one made and released. It makes me sad since this was once a popular genre major studios regularly filled theatres with. Now at best it is left to streamers, or an occasional example that somehow sneaks on to a studio release schedule, or in the case of writer/director Hallie Meyers-Shyer’s exceptionally smart and endearing Goodrich it is being delivered to theatres by an independent (in this case Ketchup Entertainment) and sporting an endless list of “Executive Producers” (I counted 24 with that title) who put up enough money to get a deserving film on the screen against all odds.

Hollywood Reporter.The company gave her a cap of $130 million, according to the report, but the filmmaker requested $150 million.The flick had Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Michael Fassbender and Owen Wilson in talks to star.The name was allegedly titled “Paris Paramount” and Meyers was set to write, direct and produce the feature.The project was announced last year and the plot would have chronicled a young writer-director who falls head over heels for a movie producer.The Post reached out to Meyers for comment.The synopsis is semi-autobiographical for Meyers, as she was married to director Charles Shyer for almost two decades.The duo worked on a few iconic comedies over the years such as “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride.”The movie would have been Meyer’s first flick since the 2015 Anne Hathaway rom-com “The Intern.”In December 2022, Meyers responded to rumors about a sequel to her much-loved 2006 film, “The Holiday.”But she shot down any chatter about a second installment on social media at the time, saying: “So many DM’s about this — sorry but it’s not true.” It was reported previously that the possible sequel had returning stars Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Jack Black on board, with production beginning earlier this year.The “Titanic” star, 47, also separately denied that there was a sequel for “The Holiday” in place.“I read something about that, but it’s the first I’ve heard of it,” Winslet told People at the time. “I promise you not an agent or a representative or anyone from the first one around has had any conversation with me about that.

Netflix over budget concerns. News that the project is being shelved comes following reports that A-listers Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Owen Wilson and Michael Fassbender were circling the lead roles in the film. Netflix was backing the movie, which was announced in April 2022 and greenlit with a price tag well over $100 million, a source confirms to Variety. (Industry newsletter Puck reported that the film would cost $130 million to produce). It’s not clear how much of the budget would’ve been devoted to designing an immaculate kitchen, a staple in the Nancy Meyers Cinematic Universe.

—is gearing up to make her first film since 2015. Responsible for modern classics such as , , Something’s Gotta Give, and It’s Complicated, it's safe to say that when Meyers's name is attached to a project, you know it's going to be funny, moving, and filled with  The Netflix-backed film is still under wraps for the most part—it doesn't have a title or a projected release date yet, although production is in May 2023 in Los Angeles.

Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte were rumored to have not gotten along while shooting the film I Love Trouble (1994), resulting in some behind-the-scenes drama.The two lead actors had completed about half of the romantic-comedy crime film, directed by Charles Shyer, when Roberts described Nolte as 'completely disgusting' during an interview with The New York Times in December 1993.And now, nearly 30 years later, Nolte is opening up about the tension between them and whether there's still any lasting bitterness. 3 decades later: Nick Nolte, 81, opened up about behind-the-scene drama with Julia Roberts while shooting the romantic-comedy crime film I Love Trouble in 1993In I Love Trouble, the two actors play Sabrina Peterson and Peter Brackett, rival newspaper reporters in Chicago.

 is heading to Netflix! A rep for the streamer confirmed to ET that Brandy has signed on to star in the upcoming holiday film from director Mary Lambert. The singer-actress will star alongside 's Matt Cedeño, Heather Graham and Jason Biggs. Written by director and writer Charles Shyer and Todd Calgi Gallicano, author of the  book series, the film follows Brandy's Jackie, who every Christmas, without fail, sends a boastful holiday newsletter that makes her old college friend, Charlotte (Graham), feel like a lump of coal. When a twist of fate lands Charlotte, her husband, Rob (Biggs), and their family on Jackie's and her husband, Valentino's (Cedeño), snowy doorstep just days before Christmas, Charlotte seizes the opportunity to prove her old friend's «perfect» life can’t possibly be that perfect. But in her overzealous attempt to expose Jackie, Charlotte nearly ruins Christmas for both families and must team up with her old friend to put the pieces back together.A post shared by Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead)Brandy recently wrapped the first season of her musical-drama series on ABC, which follows four women looking to recapture the fame they achieved as the '90s hip-hop group, Nasty B*tches.

EXCLUSIVE: Heather Graham (Half Magic), Brandy Norwood (Queens), Jason Biggs (Outmatched) and Matt Cedeño (Power) have signed on to star in the Netflix holiday film Best. Christmas. Ever. from director Mary Lambert (A Castle for Christmas, Pet Sematary).

interview via Instagram. “You know, I’ve watched ‘The Parent Trap’ a million times.