Lukas Nelson to Score Glen Powell's Country Comedy

The son of Willie Nelson teams up with ERNEST to write original music for the upcoming film.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:07pm

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Lukas Nelson, the country singer-songwriter and son of Texas icon Willie Nelson, has been tapped to write original music for an upcoming country comedy film starring and produced by Glen Powell. Nelson will collaborate with Nashville singer ERNEST on the soundtrack, which will be directed and produced by Judd Apatow. The untitled film follows the spiral of a "country western star in freefall" and is scheduled to start filming in April 2026.

Why it matters

This project marks a reunion of sorts for Nelson, who previously contributed several songs to the Oscar-nominated soundtrack for the 2018 film "A Star is Born" starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Nelson's involvement brings his acclaimed songwriting prowess to another high-profile Hollywood production, further cementing his status as a sought-after musical collaborator in both the country and film industries.

The details

Nelson and ERNEST are leading the songwriting efforts for the untitled country comedy, which will also star Cristin Milioti and Madeline Cline. Apatow, the acclaimed director behind films like "Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," will direct and produce the feature. The plot will reportedly follow the downward spiral of a "country western star in freefall."

  • The untitled country comedy is scheduled to start filming in April 2026.
  • The film is set for release on February 5, 2027.

The players

Lukas Nelson

A country singer-songwriter and the son of Texas music icon Willie Nelson. He previously co-wrote several songs for the Oscar-nominated soundtrack of the 2018 film "A Star is Born."

Glen Powell

A Texas-born actor who is starring in and producing the upcoming country comedy film.

Judd Apatow

The critically acclaimed director who is directing and producing the untitled country comedy film.

ERNEST

A Nashville country singer who is collaborating with Lukas Nelson on the original soundtrack for the film.

Cristin Milioti

An actress who is starring in the upcoming country comedy.

Madeline Cline

An actress who is starring in the upcoming country comedy.

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What they’re saying

“The songwriting is being led by Lukas [Nelson] and ERNEST, and we've had a lot of fun. I've been writing with Glen for the last year and a half, and he's hilarious.”

— Judd Apatow, Director and Producer (The Wrap)

What’s next

The untitled country comedy is scheduled to start filming in April 2026 and is set for release on February 5, 2027.

The takeaway

Lukas Nelson's involvement in this upcoming country comedy project further solidifies his status as a sought-after musical collaborator in both the country and film industries, building on his previous success with the "A Star is Born" soundtrack. The combination of Nelson's acclaimed songwriting, Glen Powell's star power, and Judd Apatow's directorial expertise promises to deliver a unique and entertaining country-themed comedy.