Office Romance arrives on Netflix on June 5, bringing Jennifer Lopez back to the romantic comedy format in a story set within a high-pressure workplace. The film pairs Lopez with Brett Goldstein in a narrative that follows a secret relationship between two work-driven professionals. As their connection grows, their focus shifts, creating tension between personal desire and professional routine.
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Jennifer Lopez takes on the role of Jackie Cruz, leading the film with a presence that anchors its tone and direction. Brett Goldstein appears opposite her as Daniel Blanchflower, forming the central dynamic that drives the story. Betty Gilpin joins the cast as Sydney. The film also brings Lopez together again with Edward James Olmos, who once played her father in Selena and now returns in the same role within this project.
The film positions itself as a raunchy take on the romantic comedy format, leaning into humor that reflects the complications of workplace relationships. The script, written by Brett Goldstein and Joe Kelly, moves through situations where professional discipline begins to break under emotional pressure. The characters navigate their environment with increasing tension, as their private connection starts to influence their behavior at work.
Ol Parker directs the project, shaping the film through a clear focus on character interaction and pacing. Known for his work on Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Parker approaches this film with a sense of rhythm that supports both the comedic and emotional elements.
Goldstein reflects on the experience of working on the film with Lopez and the cast, describing the production with a sense of disbelief. “Every day I come to work to do a rom-com with Jennifer Lopez and this incredible cast, and I expect people to jump out and tell me I’m being pranked,” he said during filming. “Hasn’t happened yet, so maybe this is real?”
Production brings together a group that includes Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Joe Kelly, Aaron Ryder, Andrew Swett, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina. Pamela Thur and Courtney Baxter serve as executive producers, supporting the project’s development and release.
