Emma Roberts Dominates Hollywood with New Rom-Coms and Personal Milestones in 2025
A Year of Romantic Comedies and Career Growth
Emma Roberts has recently announced her engagement to actor Cody John, sharing the news on Instagram along with photos of her beautiful ring.
Professional achievements have kept pace with her personal happiness. The actress is set to star in ‘Marriage Material,’ directed by Trish Sie of ‘Pitch Perfect 3’ fame. The story follows a dating app founder who must use her own platform to find a new wife for her alimony-draining ex-husband before her company goes public.
Another exciting project in her pipeline is ‘A Murder Uncorked,’ where Roberts will play a struggling actress who loses her TV detective role and returns to waitressing. The plot takes an interesting turn when she meets Derek, a handsome winery owner who offers her a dream job in Napa Valley. The story combines romance with mystery as she must solve a murder case while protecting her budding romance.
Expanding Beyond Acting
Roberts has been expanding her influence in Hollywood by exploring producing. She established Belletrist TV and secured a first-look television deal with Hulu, focusing on book adaptations. Her debut as an executive producer came with the adaptation of Carola Lovering’s ‘Tell Me Lies,’ which premiered in September 2022.
Adding to her diverse portfolio, Roberts will appear in ‘The Technique,’ Brian McGreevy’s feature directorial debut, alongside an impressive cast including Noomi Rapace and Ben Platt. While the plot of this psychological thriller remains under wraps, the project has already reached its post-production stage.
Future Projects and Industry Impact
Roberts is also set to star in ‘Getting Rid of Matthew’ alongside Heather Graham and Luke Wilson, as well as ‘Old Pals’ with Henry Winkler, Brian Cox, and Evan Rachel Wood. In ‘Old Pals,’ the story follows two widowers brought together by their matchmaking daughters, showcasing how family can unite the most unexpected people.
Industry insiders are particularly excited about ‘A Murder Uncorked,’ which is being envisioned as a potential franchise. The project aims to blend romance, comedy, and mystery in a way that appeals to audiences of all ages, while paying homage to Napa Valley wine country.
