Father of the Bride is a 2022 American comedy film directed by Gary Winick from a screenplay by Matt Lopez, which serves as a remake of the 1991 film of the same name. The film stars Andy García, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona, Diego Boneta, and Isabela Merced, and follows a Cuban-American family as they plan a wedding in Miami. Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, it was released on October 7, 2022, through HBO Max.
In the film, Andy García plays George Banks, the father of the bride, and Gloria Estefan portrays his wife, Nina. The couple's daughter, played by Isabela Merced, announces her engagement to a man from a wealthy family, and the family prepares for the wedding. George has trouble accepting that his daughter is growing up and faces challenges as he tries to navigate the wedding planning process.
The film was first announced in September 2020, and the cast was announced in May 2021. Filming took place in Miami and New York City from May to July 2021. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the cast but criticized the film for being too similar to the original.
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