Kevin Costner, Jake Gyllenhaal to Film 'Honeymoon With Harry' in Queensland

The Amazon MGM Studios feature will kick off production in April in Brisbane and The Whitsundays.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 8:50am

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Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal are set to begin shooting the emotional dramedy 'Honeymoon With Harry' in Queensland, Australia, with production scheduled to start in April in Brisbane and The Whitsundays. The film, adapted from a novel by Bart Baker, is directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa and scripted by Dan Fogelman, and Sarah Pidgeon is in talks to join the cast.

Why it matters

The production is estimated to contribute AUD$51 million ($35.6 million) to the Queensland economy and generate 215 jobs, highlighting the state's growing partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and the benefits the film industry brings to the local economy.

The details

The story centers on a free-spirited, impulsive man (Gyllenhaal) whose honeymoon plans are thrown into disarray, leaving him stuck navigating an island getaway alongside his fiancée's guarded, difficult father (Costner). What begins as a collision of personalities gradually gives way to an unlikely connection between the two.

  • Production is scheduled to kick off in April 2026 in Brisbane and The Whitsundays.

The players

Kevin Costner

An acclaimed American actor, producer, and director known for films such as 'Dances with Wolves,' 'The Bodyguard,' and 'Field of Dreams'.

Jake Gyllenhaal

An acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films like 'Brokeback Mountain,' 'Donnie Darko,' and 'Nightcrawler'.

Sarah Pidgeon

An American actress in talks to join the cast of 'Honeymoon With Harry'.

Glenn Ficarra

An American director, producer, and screenwriter known for films like 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' and 'This Is Us'.

John Requa

An American director, producer, and screenwriter known for films like 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' and 'This Is Us'.

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What they’re saying

“Queensland has everything we could hope for. We're doing Chicago, the Caribbean and everything in between – all within a day's reach. The crew are great and the weather's even better.”

— Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, Directors

“We are delighted to be a trusted partner for Amazon MGM, with our local screen industry providing the high-quality expertise that they can rely on, while our competitive incentives enable them to capitalise on our captivating locations and first-class infrastructure.”

— Jacqui Feeney, CEO, Screen Queensland

What’s next

The production is expected to contribute significantly to the Queensland economy and generate numerous jobs in the local screen industry.

The takeaway

The decision by Amazon MGM Studios to film 'Honeymoon With Harry' in Queensland highlights the state's growing reputation as a premier filming destination, with its diverse locations, skilled workforce, and competitive incentives attracting major international productions.