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Why we can’t wait for the romcom Good Sex starring Natalie Portman
Lena Dunham’s next film, Good Sex, will star Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman as a renowned therapist caught in the throes of a feverish, conflicted love triangle. Here’s everything we already know about this (very) modern romantic comedy, set for release in 2027.
Natalie Portman, heroine of the rom-com created by Lena Dunham
Nearly 14 years after No Strings Attached, Natalie Portman is finally returning to romantic comedy with Lena Dunham’s upcoming feature. The American screenwriter and director – best known for the HBO series Girls – is helming the film Good Sex. A romcom starring the Oscar-winning actress alongside Mark Ruffalo.
After playing in the suspense series Lady in the Lake (2024) alongside Mikey Madison, Natalie Portman is taking on a completely different route. In Good Sex, the May December actress portrays Ally, a New York therapist renowned for her work with couples. Her character is a woman in her forties navigating the unpredictable world of dating apps, following her best friend’s advice. A feature film that should appeal to single people, as well as fans of the genre, set in New York City like so many other romantic comedies (Maid in Manhattan, When Harry Met Sally…).
Good Sex: In the spirit of Babygirl?
The initial details surrounding Good Sex (scheduled for release in 2027) are already generating a buzz, particularly because the story revolves around a steamy love triangle. According to Deadline, Portman’s character finds herself torn between two very different men.
On one side, a young Brooklyn hipster; on the other, a high-powered professional in his fifties. This triangle becomes a sort of identity crisis for Ally, who is gripped by the fear of losing both men’s affection. The question now is: who will round out this trio in Lena Dunham’s tale of romantic entanglement?
A Sizzling love triangle
The film will delve head-on into the age-gap dynamic, pairing an older woman (Portman) with a man in his twenties. It’s a setup that echoes the premise of Babygirl, in which Nicole Kidman played a powerful CEO seduced by her young, flirtatious intern (Harris Dickinson).
Whether we talk about the plot or the setting, Good Sex reminds us of another highly-anticipated romantic film: Materialist by Celine Song (Past Lives). Currently out in theaters, Materialist similarly features a love triangle in the heart of New York, with a star-studded cast that includes Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans.
As for Good Sex, directed by Lena Dunham and starring Natalie Portman, a release date has yet to be announced.
