Comedy films an escape for JLo
Saturday - August 18, 2018 12:38 pm ,
Category : ENTERTAINMENT
Comedy films an escape for JLo
Los Angeles Aug 18 (IANS) Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez who is returning to the romantic comedy genre with the upcoming movie "Second Act" says sometimes during a tough life one needs a fun and quirky escape.
Lopez spoke about it during an appearance on "The Tonight Show" in a chat with host Jimmy Fallon reports hollywoodreporter.com.
"You need that funny quirky look at life. That romantic look at life. I think things are tough sometimes and we need that escape " said the star of rom-coms such as "Maid in Manhattan" The Wedding Planner" "Monster-in-Law" and "Shall We Dance?".
She hasn t appeared in a traditional take on the genre since "The Back-up Plan" in 2010.
"Second Act" follows a 40-something retail worker (Lopez) who reinvents her life when a friend makes her a fake resume that lands her a job at a prestigious Madison Avenue firm.
Lopez said that she personally requested that her co-star on "Second Act" be Milo Ventigmilia whose most recent claim to fame is playing Jack Pearson on "This Is Us".
"There was only one person I ever saw and it was Milo ... And watching him play a dad I was like Ugh oh my God " Lopez said.
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Lopez spoke about it during an appearance on "The Tonight Show" in a chat with host Jimmy Fallon reports hollywoodreporter.com.
"You need that funny quirky look at life. That romantic look at life. I think things are tough sometimes and we need that escape " said the star of rom-coms such as "Maid in Manhattan" The Wedding Planner" "Monster-in-Law" and "Shall We Dance?".
She hasn t appeared in a traditional take on the genre since "The Back-up Plan" in 2010.
"Second Act" follows a 40-something retail worker (Lopez) who reinvents her life when a friend makes her a fake resume that lands her a job at a prestigious Madison Avenue firm.
Lopez said that she personally requested that her co-star on "Second Act" be Milo Ventigmilia whose most recent claim to fame is playing Jack Pearson on "This Is Us".
"There was only one person I ever saw and it was Milo ... And watching him play a dad I was like Ugh oh my God " Lopez said.
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