Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence, two renowned Hollywood stars and real-life best friends, are set to collaborate on a new project that veers away from their usual comedic genre towards something with more ‘grit’ and depth. The duo, known for their humor and on-screen chemistry, are looking to explore a different side of their acting abilities.
In a recent interview with Variety, Schumer revealed their intention to work on a project that offers a fresh perspective, stating, ‘The way we’re hoping our careers go, we might do something with more grit and teeth.’ This shift in focus marks a departure from their initial plan to create a sibling comedy together.
Despite announcing a comedy project nearly a decade ago, the plans for the sister-centric film have since been put on hold. Schumer explained that life’s challenges and personal circumstances led to the project being shelved, expressing, ‘Life kept going. My family was going through a rough time. I don’t want to say any more than that.’
Likewise, Lawrence acknowledged that as they have matured, a sister comedy may not resonate as strongly with their current creative interests. The original concept, which involved the stars portraying sisters in a comedic screenplay, seems to have evolved over time.
While the sibling comedy may no longer be in the works, both Schumer and Lawrence remain committed to collaborating in the future. Despite the setbacks faced by their previous project, the duo affirmed their continued desire to work together on upcoming ventures.
Lawrence had previously spoken about the strong creative connection she shares with Schumer, describing their partnership as a perfect match. The duo had even started writing a screenplay together, emphasizing the joy they found in their collaborative process.
Although the sister comedy project faced delays and eventual cancellation, Lawrence had assured fans during a 2023 appearance that the project was still ‘on,’ albeit progressing slowly. The dedication to their joint endeavors was reiterated by Schumer in a recent interview, confirming their ongoing commitment to future collaborations.
