Daniel Reisinger’s beguiling  dramedy AND MRS is an authentically independent, London-set and shot rom-com, born out of a collective feeling of grief shared by Daniel, the cast and crew – their message is very much one of using laughter as a coping mechanism to get a new perspective on the pain. When Gemma (Aisling Bea) suddenly loses her fiancé, Nathan (Colin Hanks) just days. before their wedding day. Never a true believer in modern marriage, Nathan’s death makes Gemma re-evaluate the promise of a life spent together. With some encouragement from Nathan’s chaotic and unconventional sister, Audrey (Billie Lourd), she decides to go ahead with the wedding anyway, needing to overcome public opinion, the law of the land, and even her own family’s objections for the right to finally say “I do.” Director Daniel Reisinger joins us for a conversation the making of his debut feature film, his collaboration with Screenwriter Melissa Bubnic, striking the right balance between broad comedy and poignant drama, and assembling an outstanding cast of young and veteran actors that includes; Susan Wokoma (Enola Holmes 1 & 2, Cheaters), Harriet Walter (Succession), Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey), Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin), Peter Egan (After Life), Paul Kaye (Game of Thrones) and much loved comedian Nish Kumar.

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And Mrs. is currently streaming on the mubi

About the filmmaker – After studying and living in London for a number of years, Director Daniel Reisinger rose through the ranks in Sydney and LA directing commercials and music videos, before making the jump into series work, co-creating  SIDESWIPED in the US with Carly Craig, Jason Sudeikis and Rosanna Arquette; and the Aussie version of Drunk History with Rhys Darby. “AND MRS” marks his feature debut and Daniel Reisinger is a big advocate for speaking out about grief and mental health, particularly in places where people find it so societally difficult to openly talk about their struggles, and where dealing with grief is often left to ones own devices without much support. Netflix now has the rights to AND MRS.

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Reviews:

“Here, the humour is less raw, more calculated to deliver warm, fuzzy feelings. And director Daniel Reisinger can’t resist giving east London a bit of the old Richard Curtis treatment. Still, there’s a knockout supporting cast.” – Cath Clarke,Guardian

“The premise of And Mrs is a touch bizarre—a woman determined to marry her dead fiancé—but somehow the movie sidesteps anything too uncomfortable or schmaltzy, instead offering plenty of humor and some well-earned emotional moments.” – Kat Halstead, Common Sense Media

“The barreling tonal shifts hit some sense of truth about grief, with all of its wild swings… has more than enough talent behind it – and a tangy hint of weirdness – to see it through.” – Kevin Wight, The Wee Review

“An enjoyable experience that packs a surprising emotional punch, depicting a make-the-best-of-it situation that audiences will surely hope never to live for themselves but will likely very much enjoy watching.” – Abe Friedtanzer. Awards Buzz