By this point, you’d have to be living under a rock (or a canal) to not have heard the terrific news that the ladies ofBook Clubwill be packing their suitcases for a magnificent trip to Italy inBook Club: The Next Chapter. Arriving in theaters on May 12, the Focus Features title will pick up with the gang from the first film as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime. The marketing team has been on top of things for this one as we’ve already seen a slew ofpromo material, and today they’ve put the cherry on top by dropping standalone character posters for each of the gals.
Perfectly positioned in front of masterfully carved marble Grecian statues, thegalsare dressed in their getaway best with each woman showing off their own flair.Jane Fonda’s Vivian is wearing an eye-catching pink suit that perfectly compliments her hair whileCandice Bergen’s Sharon sticks to a lighter color palette with shades of beige. Really livening things up isMary Steenburgen’s Carol in a vibrant multicolored patterned dress withDiane Keaton’s Diane beaming in high-waisted slacks with a trendy blouse and blazer combo.
Giving Vivan one final hurrah before she says “I do” to Arthur (Don Johnson), the ladies come up with the grandiose idea oftraveling to Italyfor one more big bash. During their time overseas in one of the mostromantic countriesin the world, ex-flames will reignite and sights will be seen all while the women imbibe all the wine their hearts desire. Of course, with this group, trouble is always around the corner asBook Club: The Next Chapterpromises to deliver the same raucous energy and laughs as the first film. Along with the returning ladies and Johnson, the feature will also starAndy Garcíaas Diane’s boyfriend, Mitchell, which tells us that there will also be some story dedicated to the lovebirds.
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Who’s BehindBook Club: The Next Chapter?
Leaving his mark on the franchise’sfirst installment, which also served as his directorial debut,Bill Holdermanis back to helm the sequel. Holderman co-wrote the follow-up film alongsideErin Simmsand also serves as a producer withTrish Hofmann,Enzo Sisti,Andrew Duncan, andBrad Westonjoining as executive producers. Filling out the ensemble cast will beGiancarlo GianniniandCraig T. Nelson.
Check out the up-close-and-personal looks at the ladies in the character posters below and set sail for the laugh-out-loud getaway whenBook Club: The Next Chapterarrivesin theaters on May 12.
