Natalie Portman's new buzzy rom-com movie Good Sex is now the subject of a $45 million bidding war between studio heavyweights. Oscar-winner Portman, who most recently appeared in the movie May December, and the Apple TV+ miniseries Lady In the Lake, is one of the most prominent actors in Hollywood. Since 2011, she portrayed Jane Foster in the MCU and has also enjoyed success appearing in romantic comedies, such as Garden State and No Strings Attached, and she looks set to return to the genre with her project.

Per Deadline, Good Sex is set to be written and directed by Golden Globe winner and Girls creator Lena Dunham and is currently part of a bidding war between Netflix, Apple, Warner Bros., and Amazon. The rom-com package has already attracted bid offers in the region of $45 million, and could well increase in the coming months as things heat up, with CAA Media Finance and Film Nation Entertainment launching the project to market.

What This Means For The Future Of Good Sex

The Movie Subverts The Rom-Com Archetype & Could Be A Hit

The movie will subvert the age-old rom-com archetype by seeing Portman involved in a romance with a younger man, something that has become seemingly more common in recent years. The fact that these kinds of romantic comedies, such as the Jennifer Lawrence movie No Hard Feelings, seem to be popular at the moment could be a big part of what has fueled this bidding war. This means that studios are keen on successful IPs that can be marketed to a broad audience and achieve strong box office, and romantic comedies are a great way of being able to reach this goal.

The rom-com is a box-office staple, and the current release of age-gap romance Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy suggests there is still an audience interest in romantic comedies, particularly with strong leading actors.

Portman's involvement should be a big plus for the movie's box office, and the involvement of Dunham should make for a quirky and interesting movie project. The full plot of the movie is unclear as of right now, but hopes will be high that it will mark another box office success for Portman. With the interested parties, there is a good chance the movie could become a success on streaming as well if it ends up with Netflix or Amazon.

Our Verdict On The Possible Success Of Good Sex

The Movie Has All The Ingredients To Be A Success, But Much Will Depend On Who Wins The Bidding War

The rom-com is a box-office staple, and the current release of age-gap romance Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy suggests there is still an audience interest in romantic comedies, particularly with strong leading actors. However, much is going to depend on who wins the bidding war, and whether the movie is planned for a theatrical run or a straight streaming release. Either way, Portman is one of the biggest names in Hollywood, and her teaming up with Dunham should be a recipe for success.

Source: Deadline