Meet the New Power Couple: Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein in Netflix's Next Rom-Com

It's almost time to fasten your seatbelts, because Netflix's next big love story is about to take flight, and Jennifer Lopez is the pilot. After becoming an elite military operative in the action thriller The Mother and a counterterrorism analyst in the sci-fi flick Atlas on the platform, the rom-com queen is returning to familiar territory with Office Romance, casting her as high-powered airline CEO Jackie Cruz, who's about to test the limits of her company's anti-fraternization policy. Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein enters the picture as Air Cruz's charming new lawyer, and the two hit it off almost immediately, spurring the two workaholics to think with their hearts for once. As part of Collider's Exclusive Preview series, we're thrilled to share a new image highlighting this high-flying power couple, as well as a few words from director Ol Parker on what makes this raunchy, funny tale so special.

Our still pairs Jackie and Daniel (Goldstein) during a tense moment in their budding relationship. Their secret office romance brings out the best in both of them and makes them feel passions they've long ignored due to their jobs. However, for many reasons, their being together creates complications that could threaten everything Jackie has built. This particular moment, as seen in the official trailer, plays out after a big meeting that could shake up the leadership of Air Cruz. Jackie tries to pressure her beau to object, but he refuses, even after being threatened with firing for not going along with what she wants. It's situations like these, where Jackie's high-pressure decision-making collides with her new love, that will test whether Office Romance's couple can survive in such an environment.

Lopez and Goldstein bring fairly different resumes to their steamy new job. In terms of rom-coms, she has years of experience, from The Wedding Planner to Maid in Manhattan, and Shotgun Wedding, to name a few. Goldstein is closer to the entry-level of romance films, though, having previously starred in All of You with Imogen Poots and the indie superhero flick SuperBob, but his comedy-drama skills make him a more than qualified screen partner. He owns two Emmys for his work as Roy Kent in Ted Lasso and later re-teamed with Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel to mastermind the wildly acclaimed Shrinking at Apple TV. The most important qualification for both actors, though, was for them to have chemistry, and according to Parker, they had that in spades. He told Collider that there was an immediate connection between the leads that only grew as they filmed together.

"For movies like this to work, they rely almost entirely on the connection, charisma, compatibility, and chemistry between the two leads. And that’s where I got really lucky this time. I’d talked to Brett and Jen separately, and liked them both hugely, which hopefully meant that they were going to like each other. And then a few months before shooting, we all had lunch, and it was just the best of times, immediately — respect, trust, and laughter. Not for me, obviously. But for each other. And that just grew and grew throughout filming, so I could just hang out at the monitor and eat biscuits."

'Office Romance' Mixes Chemistry, Laughter, and a Lot of Humanity

Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein in Office Romance

If Lopez is a rom-com queen, Parker is a bit of a rom-com king himself behind the camera. He's been involved in writing, directing, or both a handful of romantic favorites, from The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel to Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, and Ticket to Paradise, featuring the iconic duo of George Clooney and Julia Roberts. One thing that sets Office Romance apart for him, though, is that "I didn’t write it; two utterly brilliant other guys did. So that's a win right there." Goldstein brought his writing skills to the table for the script alongside Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly. With so much collective experience and love for rom-coms between them, the team naturally discussed plenty of their favorites of the genre, but the goal was, first and foremost, to just make the best movie possible, their own way.

"When I first talked to them, and to Jen and the producers, we referenced other movies that we’d loved, as you do. But then once you start making the thing, you don’t try and emulate them, or transcend the genre in any way, because the movies we love that did that, didn’t try to. What you’re trying to do is make the very best version of it. And to have some fun on the way."

Goldstein previously revealed that he and Kelly both had Lopez in mind when penning Office Romance, though they also brought a very human feel to the story akin to their prior collaborations with Lawrence. When asked if there's a bit of Ted Lasso's feel-good energy baked into the script, Parker credited the humor and cast first and foremost for carrying on the writers' spirit. "First off, it’s really funny," he shared. "There's a ton of great jokes, fantastic set-pieces, and cracking characters — as evidenced by the extraordinary cast we got, who just wanted to come in and say the words." Making up the rest of the stellar starring group are Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, Jodie Whittaker, Mary Wiseman, Tony Hale, Bradley Whitford, and, in a Selena reunion for Lopez, Edward James Olmos, while Tony Plana, Roger Bart, Rick Hoffman, Jackie Sandler, Michelle Hurd, Ali Stroker, Lisa Gilroy, Will Sasso, Donald Elise Watkins, Natalie Ortega, Brian Gallivan, Scott Seiss, and Mo Welch round things out.

Perhaps most important of all, in the director's eyes, is that Office Romance presents a great roadblock for its main couple to get past, and that the "wonderful humanity" Goldstein and Kelly often showcase shines through. Much like their television comedies, there's a warmth beneath the raunchiness and humor that he hopes viewers will also connect with.

"And I loved the obstacle. Every good romantic comedy needs one, whether it’s class, race, age, whatever, and this seemed very real and current. But underpinning it all, like so much of Brett and Joe’s work, is this wonderful humanity, this acceptance of people’s flaws and joy in their passions, and that’s an incredibly optimistic place to be. Their writing makes me feel like there’s a candle in the window, and the kettle’s always on, and I so hope that comes across in the finished movie."

Office Romance clocks in on Netflix on June 5. Check out our exclusive image above and stay tuned here at Collider throughout the week for more new looks at the hottest upcoming films from our summer preview series.

Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

My list of must-try jean trends for 2026 is growing; it currently includes all the silhouettes one denim expert revealed to me as the must-watch of the year (save for baggy jeans, because I’ve been wearing those for years). That said, one style that didn’t land on said aforementioned list, but is clearly due for big, big things this year, is flare jeans. With a growing list of celebrity fans that includes Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Cindy Crawford, Kendrick Lamar (you know that moment), and, of course, Amal Clooney, there’s no denying the retro denim style that was popular in the early aughts is back—and bigger than ever.

The fact that Clooney wore flared jeans is noteworthy in and of itself. The human rights lawyer is known for her refined dressing approach, regularly opting for billowy trousers, trendy boho blouses, and comfy sweater dresses—all staples that read elegant and timeless. So, when I spotted her earlier this year in the laid-back blues while out to dinner with hubby George Clooney, I knew I had to write about it. Of course, the fact that she wore flare jeans, the style countless celebs have worn the last few weeks, is noteworthy, too, as it further cements the style’s ‘It’ status for 2026.