Jay Roach and Michelle Graham to Produce Female-Driven Ensemble Comedy for New Line

Veteran comedy director-producer Jay Roach and his longtime producing partner Michelle Graham are set to produce a new female-driven ensemble comedy for New Line Cinema, Deadline has learned. The project, which is currently untitled and under wraps, will be written by Larry Stuckey and Joanna Leeds, adapting a story they conceived with Joanna's brother, Andrew Leeds. Roach is known for directing hit comedies like the Austin Powers and Meet the Parents franchises, as well as the political drama Game Change, while Stuckey previously collaborated with Roach on the Fockers films. This new film marks a reunion between Roach and Stuckey and adds to New Line's slate of female-centric comedies, reflecting the industry's growing focus on diverse, women-led stories. The involvement of Roach and Graham signals strong creative pedigree, making this a project to watch for comedy fans and industry observers alike.