Sarah Pidgeon Negotiates Role with Gyllenhaal and Costner in ‘Honeymoon With Harry’
Sarah Pidgeon has emerged as a notable rising star. Industry sources say she is in talks to join Jake Gyllenhaal and Kevin Costner on the Amazon MGM Studios project Honeymoon With Harry.
Recent career and breakout
Pidgeon gained wide attention for her lead turn in the FX series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette. She previously appeared in The Wilds and Tiny Beautiful Things.
Project origins and premise
The film adapts a novel by Bart Baker. It follows a man who ends up on a honeymoon with his grieving father-in-law after his bride dies two days before their wedding.
Character details
Pidgeon is expected to portray the late bride. Her appearances would come mostly through flashbacks as the couple’s lost love interest.
Cast and chemistry
The project pairs Jake Gyllenhaal and Kevin Costner as the central duo. Their characters must bridge deep differences while coping with heartache.
Creative team
Dan Fogelman, creator of This Is Us, wrote the screenplay. The film will be directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the team behind Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Production schedule and locations
Amazon MGM Studios will produce the movie. Filming is set to begin in April 2026 in Queensland, Australia, including Brisbane and the Whitsunday Islands.
Release outlook
No official release date has been announced. The timeline suggests a possible premiere in late 2026 or early 2027.
What this means for Pidgeon
Joining such a high-profile cast would mark a major step for Pidgeon’s career. Sources describe her as negotiating a role with Gyllenhaal and Costner while work continues behind the scenes.
- Source novel: Bart Baker
- Screenwriter: Dan Fogelman
- Directors: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa
- Primary locations: Brisbane and the Whitsunday Islands
- Filming start: April 2026
Filmogaz.com will track casting developments and production updates as they are announced.
