Zara Ford (Joey King) faces a peculiar dilemma in Netflix’s upcoming summer movie, ‘A Family Affair.’ Her love for her single mother, Brooke Hardwood (Nicole Kidman), is tested when Brooke falls in love with Zara’s celebrity boss, Chris Cole (Zac Efron), whom Zara despises.
Discovering Brooke and Chris in a compromising position, Zara’s world is shattered. Despite Zara’s objections, Brooke and Chris continue their secret affair, complicating their relationship with her. Brooke expresses her love for Zara while acknowledging the newfound feelings she has for Chris.
Under the direction of Richard LaGravenese, ‘A Family Affair’ is written by Carrie Solomon. LaGravenese is known for his Academy Award-nominated screenplay for ‘The Fisher King’ (1991). The film’s star-studded cast also includes Liz Koshy and Kathy Bates.
Joey King has become a popular rom-com star for Netflix, having starred in the ‘Kissing Booth’ trilogy. Nicole Kidman recently appeared in ‘Expats’ on Prime Video, while Zac Efron is fresh from his critically acclaimed performance in ‘The Iron Claw.’ Kidman and Efron previously shared the screen in ‘The Paperboy’ (2012).
The past half-year has seen a resurgence of romantic comedies in Hollywood. ‘Anyone but You,’ starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, has become a box office success, grossing over $219 million worldwide. On the streaming front, ‘The Idea of You’ became Amazon MGM’s most successful rom-com debut, amassing nearly 50 million viewers globally in its first two weeks on Prime Video.
‘A Family Affair’ is set to premiere on Netflix on June 28, 2024, promising a captivating exploration of love, relationships, and the complexities they bring.
