Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sam Heughan say their new rom-com, "Love Again," is an ode to the classics in the genre.
While appearing on "Good Morning America" Thursday, the co-stars spoke about working on their upcoming film, which also stars Celine Dion.
"I love the romantic comedy genre -- in my Bollywood movies, I have done many, many, many of them -- and I've just never been able to do that in my English language work," Chopra Jonas said.
MORE: 'Love Again' trailer, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion, out nowShe continued, "So I was very excited about doing a romantic comedy, especially because this is an homage to the '90s, like 'Sleepless in Seattle,' you know, 'Jerry Maguire' -- those kind of classic movies."
.@SamHeughan and @priyankachopra studied classic '90s rom-coms to get ready for their parts in #LoveAgainMovie: "I think ours is a nod to those. It is time for something heartwarming and uplifting." pic.twitter.com/7Z2ItHEMBw
— Good Morning America (@GMA) May 4, 2023
The actress said the film, which is out Friday, is "hopeful" and couldn't come at a better time.
"I feel like this movie is healing," she explained. "It's about second chances, it's a reason to come out -- watch Celine and you will, guaranteed, come out singing the Celine song."
The film's 14-track soundtrack, out May 12, includes five new songs from Dion, including the previously released title track.
While appearing on "GMA," Chopra Jonas and Heughan also raved about Dion's acting debut in the rom-com.
"She's such an icon," Heughan said. "And I can't believe this is her acting debut and she's not only heartwarming and genuine, but she's actually really funny as well."
.@SamHeughan and @priyankachopra talk about working with @celinedion on #LoveAgainMovie:
— Good Morning America (@GMA) May 4, 2023
Sam: “I can’t believe this is her acting debut. She's not only heartwarming and genuine, but she's funny as well.”
Priyanka: “She’s a revelation.” pic.twitter.com/eKKwxPnGAV
"I hope she does more acting jobs," Chopra Jonas added. "When you watch the movie, she's a revelation in it."
