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Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are officially reuniting on screen in ‘Happy Hours,’ a new character-driven film trilogy that explores love, loss, and reconnection across time.

Holmes, who also penned the script, will direct and star in the trilogy alongside Jackson, in a sweeping story of two people whose deep bond is tested by life’s unpredictable turns.

The trilogy is produced by Maven Screen Media and Bond Street Station, in association with Crown Productions and STX Films. Production on the first film kicks off in New York City this summer, with the second and third instalments to follow closely.

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Set against the bustling backdrop of modern life, the story follows two once-young lovers (played by Holmes and Jackson) who reunite as adults, each bearing the scars and wisdom of life lived—careers, family,...

Katie Holmes will write, direct and star in “Happy Hours,” a planned film trilogy that will see her reunite with “Dawson’s Creek” co-star Joshua Jackson.

The duo will star as a pair of former young lovers who reunite as adults, navigating their relationship as they deal with new challenges that affect their careers and families. The dramedy trilogy will begin production on the first film this summer, with the second and third installments scheduled to follow closely thereafter.

Also starring are Mary-Louise Parker, Constance Wu, Joe Tippett, John McGinty, Donald Webber Jr, Nathan Darrow, Johnna Dias-Watson and Jack Martin.

Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler are producing for Maven Screen Media, alongside Peter Coleman and Paula P. Manzanedo for Bond Street Station. STX Films and Crown Productions are also attached to the project, with Annie Herndon overseeing for STX Films and Jenny Halper, Sophia Pedlow and Jackie Donohoe overseeing for Maven.

If you've been hoping for a Dawson's Creek reunion, you don't have to wait for your life to be over. Stars Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are reuniting for Happy Hours, a new trilogy of feature films that Holmes will be directing and writing. The two starred together for six seasons on the WB teen drama. Holmes and Jackson were spotted filming the first part of the trilogy in New York City this week.

Deadline reports that the trilogy of films will star Holmes and Jackson in a character-driven dramedy about a couple navigating their careers, their families, and their love life amidst the challenges and rewards of life. The films are also set to star Joe Tippett (Mare of Easttown), John McGinty (New Amsterdam), Donald Webber Jr. (Severance), and Nathan Darrow (Gotham). This won't be Holmes' first stint behind the camera: she has directed and starred in a number of indie features,...

Exclusive: Katie Holmes is set to write, direct and star in Happy Hours, a new feature film trilogy where she’ll reunited with her Dawson’s Creek co-star Joshua Jackson, Deadline has learned.

Others in the cast include Mary-Louise Parker, Constance Wu, Joe Tippett, John McGinty, Donald Webber Jr., Nathan Darrow, Johnna Dias-Watson and Jack Martin. Production on the first film kicks off in New York City this summer, with the second and third installments scheduled to follow closely after.

Happy Hours is described as a story about two people (Jackson and Holmes) navigating their relationship within the challenges of careers and family responsibilities and the pursuit of love, despite life’s inevitable obstacles. It’s a character-driven dramedy that explores the emotional journey of young loves who reconnect as adults, with the connective thread of shared joys, loss, and hope.

Pic will be produced by Maven Screen Media and Bond Street Station,...

Exclusive: Film Finances, a global leader in film completion guarantees, and its related companies are set to be acquired by Film Services International, a new investor group with insurance company backing.

The purchase agreement under a voluntary, prepackaged Chapter 11 known as a 363 Sale was filed in Delaware court Tuesday to sever the completion bond giant from its private equity owner, Miami-based 777 Partners, whose legal and financial woes — from a failed Australian airline to a disastrous run for British football club Everton — have been making headlines this year.

Peter Coleman, CEO of Ffi Holding, said the new ownership group is committed to providing a substantial amount of capital to grow the various businesses and seek other acquisitions.

“We are excited to partner with this new group, which sees the huge value and expertise that our bond professionals and various businesses spanning all phases of the production services process bring with thousands...