Jennifer Lawrence has not only been the main face of The Hunger Games but also has an extensive filmography and a career filled with successes, which she has been building over the past years.
She has reached superstar status in Hollywood thanks to her acting talent, charisma, and versatility in a variety of film genres, including drama, action and especially comedy.
Although she started out acting on television and in small film roles before gaining worldwide recognition, that is no longer her reality, as she will soon be starring in major productions again…
What are Jennifer Lawrence’s next projects?
East of Eden
“East of Eden” is the upcoming drama starring Jennifer Lawrence, to be directed and written by Gary Ross, with whom she previously worked on the first installment of The Hunger Games.
Jennifer Lawrence attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024. (Source: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
The story is set in the farming lands of the Salinas Valley in California and follows successive generations of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, who are destined to recreate the fateful story of Cain and Abel.
The movie is currently in the pre-production stage, and there is no official release date yet. Additionally, only the actress has been confirmed as part of the main cast, in the role of Cathy Ames.
The film project is an adaptation of the popular novel of the same name written by Nobel Prize-winning novelist John Steinbeck and published in September 1952, which has been regarded as a classic of the genre.
Mob Girl
Jennifer Lawrence will star in “Mob Girl“, a crime thriller that is currently in pre-production and will be directed by Paolo Sorrentino, based on a screenplay developed by Angelina Burnett.
The story follows a woman who, after years of being involved with the mafia, begins to participate in criminal activities and ultimately becomes an informant for the police and a key witness in the government’s case against a criminal family.
The narrative is based on the novel by Teresa Carpenter, who also assisted with the screenplay adaptation, not only for this film but also for other titles like “Star 80” and “20/20”.
Burial Rites
“Burial Rites” will bring together Jennifer Lawrence with acclaimed Italian director Luca Guadagnino. The actress will portray Agnes in the drama, which does not yet have a definitive release date as it is in production.
The story, scripted by Gregory Pierce and based on the novel by Hannah Kent, follows a young woman accused of a brutal murder and sent to an isolated farm to await her execution.
Untitled comedy with Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence will team up to co-write a comedy whose plot will follow sisters with opposite personalities. One is a type-A personality dreaming of becoming a flight attendant, while the other is a total mess.
The actresses will not only be behind the camera but will also star in the film. So far, only the two of them and Charles Barber (My Father Die, Hell Heist and Camera Obscura) have been confirmed as cast members.
Sue
“Sue” is the upcoming biopic about Hollywood superagent Sue Mengers. As confirmed some time ago by Deadline and Variety, Jennifer Lawrence has been chosen to portray the icon.
Paolo Sorrentino and Morgan Spurlock will be directing the film, which is currently in production. So far, Lawrence is the only cast member officially announced for the movie.
Rebecca Angelo, Lauren Schuker Blum and John Logan crafted the screenplay, adapting the story for the big screen, drawing from parts of the life of the German-American talent agent.
Die, My Love
“Die, My Love” has it all: comedy, drama and plenty of horror. The movie, currently in production, will be directed by Lynne Ramsay, known for “We Need to Talk About Kevin”, and she also co-wrote the screenplay.
The story is based on a novel by Ariana Harwicz and is set in a remote, forgotten rural area, following a mother struggling to maintain her sanity as she battles psychosis.
So far, Jennifer Lawrence is the only confirmed cast member, making this one of her many upcoming projects but the only one within the horror genre at the moment…
Frank Sinatra biopic
Finally, after many ups and downs, Frank Sinatra will have his own biopic. This will be carried out by Martin Scorsese as the director, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in the lead roles.
DiCaprio will bring the iconic singer to life, while Lawrence will portray his second wife, Ava Gardner, known as one of the most famous actresses and Hollywood stars of those years.
The film has been in development since 2017 but has faced challenges in moving forward. Now, it’s closer to becoming a reality and has taken a significant step forward by securing its two main characters.
The Wives
“The Wives” is the upcoming mystery, suspense and crime project that will be produced by A24, starring none other than Jennifer Lawrence. It is still unknown what her character’s name will be, but she will be the lead in the plot.
Apple Original Films has secured the rights to the movie, which will also be produced by the actress herself, who owns a production company called Excellent Cadaver along with Justine Ciarrocchi.
Michael Breslin (Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical) and Patrick Foley (FBI: Most Wanted) are responsible for the script, which is based on a murder mystery with a soap opera tone, partly inspired by Real Housewives.
