‘Sweethearts’ Director Jordan Weiss Explains The Real-Life Platonic Friendship That Inspired Her Movie
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Director Jordan Weiss spills the tea on how her platonic friendship with a high school bestie inspired her new Max comedy 'Sweethearts'.
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- Weiss pulled from her real-life bond with longtime pal Christine Taylor to craft the 'When Harry Met Sally'-esque story of two lifelong friends who try to avoid romantic entanglement.
- Breakout stars Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga bring the lead roles to life, with Weiss praising their natural chemistry and ability to capture the nuances of a lifelong, non-sexual partnership.
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Jordan Weiss, Christine Taylor, Kiernan Shipka, Nico Hiraga, Max, Sweethearts (2024), When Harry Met Sally (1989), Freaky Friday, Freakier Friday, Dollface