Veronica Slowikowska to star in comedy Stephanie, Future Bride

Saturday Night Live performer Veronica Slowikowska is set to lead the comedy Stephanie, Future Bride. The project marks the directorial debut of Allie Viti and the first feature film produced by John Wilson as executive producer. The cast also features Michael Imperioli, Amy Sedaris, Lea DeLaria and Reina Hardesty. Filming is currently taking place in New York City. The plot follows Stephanie, played by Slowikowska, as a potential engagement party spirals into a full-scale crisis while she awaits her boyfriend's arrival to propose. As Stephanie attempts to prevent the event from collapsing, she must contend with her volatile parents, played by Sedaris and Imperioli, a surprise appearance from an ex-fiancé played by Hardesty, and a restaurant manager eager to clear the venue. The screenplay was written by Allie Viti and Zack Schiffman, based on a story developed by Slowikowska, Viti and Schiffman. This report was published exclusively by Deadline.