Office Romance premieres on Netflix with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein

Office Romance, a romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, premiered on Netflix on June 5, 2026, marking Lopez’s return to the rom-com genre she helped define. The film centers on office romance, following Jackie Cruz, a powerful airline CEO played by Lopez, and Daniel Blanchflower, a company lawyer portrayed by Goldstein, as they navigate a workplace attraction amid a major legal crisis.

Quick Facts

• Goldstein co-wrote the screenplay with Ted Lasso collaborator Joe Kelly, specifically crafting the role for Lopez.
• The film premiered globally on Netflix on June 5, 2026, with a runtime of approximately 1 hour 34 minutes.
• Lopez plays Jackie Cruz, the first CEO role of her rom-com career, departing from her typical characters as aspirational workers.
• Goldstein conceived the idea during a three-hour train ride between Manchester and London while filming Ted Lasso Season 3.

Goldstein and Kelly came up with the concept while discussing their shared love of classic romantic comedies. “We felt like we hadn’t seen a great one in a long time,” Goldstein explained in a Netflix interview. “We were both like, ‘Who’s your dream person to make a rom-com with?’ Without hesitation, we were both like, ‘J.Lo, because she’s the best rom-com actor.’ So we decided to write one for her.”

Lopez, who was already a fan of Goldstein’s work on Ted Lasso, was thrilled by the opportunity. “I was a fan of his,” she said, noting that she’s “obsessed with Ted Lasso.” When she received the script, she appreciated the fresh direction it offered her career. “Office Romance is the first time I’m the boss,” Lopez stated. “I’m not playing someone with all these aspirations, who’s the maid or the wedding planner working for the rich people. Jackie built this company.” She emphasized that her character is powerful and independent, marking a departure from traditional rom-com female leads.

Director Ol Parker highlighted the chemistry between the two leads, comparing their on-screen connection to the principles of romantic comedy legend Richard Curtis. “The great romantic comedy genius Richard Curtis told me, ‘You can write the best script in the world, but if people don’t want to see them kiss, it doesn’t matter.’ It’s nice to watch these two kiss!” Parker said.

Sources

• Netflix — Official announcement that Brett Goldstein wrote Office Romance for Jennifer Lopez, premiere date, cast details, and character descriptions.
• Wikipedia — Release date confirmation (June 5, 2026) and film runtime.
• Decider — Release date and streaming availability details.
• IMDb — Cast, director (Ol Parker), and release information.