Kiernan Shipka and Cole Sprouse to Star in Amazon MGM Rom-Com 'Goodbye Girl'

The film, directed by Oran Zegman, begins production this week in New Orleans.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 2:39pm

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Actors Kiernan Shipka and Cole Sprouse will lead the cast of the upcoming Amazon MGM romantic comedy "Goodbye Girl." The film, directed by Oran Zegman, follows Jess (Shipka), a professional heartbreaker who is hired by a bride to dump her groom (Sprouse) days before their wedding, only to end up falling for him instead. The script was written by Danielle Hoover and David Monahan, based on a story by Hoover, Monahan, and Jessica Elbaum. Production on the film begins this week in New Orleans.

Why it matters

The pairing of Shipka and Sprouse, both rising stars in the entertainment industry, is sure to generate significant interest and attention for the film. Additionally, the premise of a professional heartbreaker falling for her target adds an intriguing twist to the classic romantic comedy formula.

The details

"Goodbye Girl" is being produced by Gulfstream Pictures, with Mike Karz and William Bindley serving as producers alongside Dawn Bierschwal and Ryan Lewis of The RAD Lab and Daniel Wagner. The film marks director Oran Zegman's follow-up to the Paramount+ coming-of-age comedy "Honor Society."

  • Production on "Goodbye Girl" begins this week in New Orleans.

The players

Kiernan Shipka

An American actress known for her roles in shows like "Mad Men" and "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina."

Cole Sprouse

An American actor who rose to fame as a child star on the Disney Channel series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" and has since appeared in films like "Five Feet Apart" and "Moonshot."

Oran Zegman

The director of "Goodbye Girl" and the Paramount+ comedy "Honor Society."

Gulfstream Pictures

The production company behind "Goodbye Girl" and other upcoming Amazon MGM projects.

Danielle Hoover

One of the writers of the "Goodbye Girl" screenplay, based on a story she co-wrote with David Monahan and Jessica Elbaum.

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What they’re saying

“Goodbye Girl is exactly the kind of elevated, character-driven romantic comedy we love to champion at Gulfstream. Kiernan and Cole bring incredible charm, wit, and emotional honesty to these roles, and Oran has such a fresh, confident voice as a director. This film is smart, funny and heartfelt and we are excited to be working with Dawn and Ryan and the rest of our stellar creative team.”

— Mike Karz and William Bindley, Principals, Gulfstream Pictures (Deadline)

What’s next

The film is expected to premiere on Amazon MGM later this year following the completion of production in New Orleans.

The takeaway

The pairing of rising stars Kiernan Shipka and Cole Sprouse in a fresh, character-driven romantic comedy from the producers at Gulfstream Pictures is sure to generate significant buzz and interest from audiences seeking smart, funny, and heartfelt cinematic experiences.