Asher Angel and Paris Berelc to Star in New Rom-Com

The two young actors will lead the upcoming film "Kissing is the Easy Part".

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Asher Angel and Paris Berelc have been cast as the lead roles in the new romantic comedy film "Kissing is the Easy Part". The movie is currently in production and is expected to be released later this year.

Why it matters

Angel and Berelc are both rising young stars, with Angel known for his roles in Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" and the DC superhero film "Shazam!", while Berelc has appeared in the Netflix series "Alexa & Katie" and the Disney XD show "Lab Rats: Elite Force". Their casting in a major new rom-com is seen as a sign of their growing popularity and box office appeal.

The details

"Kissing is the Easy Part" is being produced by a major Hollywood studio and is described as a classic romantic comedy about two young people who fall in love despite their differences. The film's director and supporting cast have not yet been announced.

  • The movie is currently in production.
  • "Kissing is the Easy Part" is expected to be released later in 2026.

The players

Asher Angel

A young American actor known for his roles in Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" and the DC superhero film "Shazam!".

Paris Berelc

A young American actress who has appeared in the Netflix series "Alexa & Katie" and the Disney XD show "Lab Rats: Elite Force".

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The takeaway

The casting of rising young stars Asher Angel and Paris Berelc in the lead roles of a major new romantic comedy film is an exciting development that signals their growing popularity and box office appeal in Hollywood.