অফিস রম্যান্স: জেনিফার লোপেজ ও ব্রেট গোল্ডস্টিনের নতুন রম-কম ট্রেলার প্রকাশিত
অফিস রম্যান্স: জেনিফার লোপেজ ও ব্রেট গোল্ডস্টিনের নতুন রম-কম ট্রেলার প্রকাশিত
The much‑anticipated trailer for Office Romance dropped today, promising a risqué yet hilarious take on workplace love that blends Hollywood glamour with Bengali‑flavoured wit. Jennifer Lopez, the global pop‑icon turned actress, teams up with Emmy‑winning comedian Brett Goldstein to portray two coworkers whose clandestine affair spirals into a series of outrageous, NSFW situations. The trailer, now live on YouTube, has already amassed over 2 million views in under twelve hours, signalling a massive appetite for this bold rom‑com.
According to the film’s official synopsis, Lopez plays Maya Sharma, a high‑powered marketing executive who returns to New York after a stint in Mumbai, while Goldstein portrays Ben Carter, a witty but socially awkward IT specialist. Their paths cross during a chaotic office renovation, leading to stolen kisses in the supply closet, late‑night spreadsheet sessions that turn into flirtatious banter, and a daring attempt to keep their romance hidden from the ever‑watchful HR department. The trailer teases several laugh‑out‑loud moments, including a misplaced presentation slide that reveals a risqué meme and an impromptu dance‑off in the break room that goes viral within the company.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alok Sen, known for blending Western commercial sensibilities with South Asian storytelling nuances, Office Romance boasts a screenplay co‑written by Sen and British comedian Rebecca Walsh. The production, backed by Studio Lotus and distributed globally by Netflix, filmed primarily in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District, with additional shots in Kolkata’s bustling Park Street area to honour Lopez’s Bengali‑inspired character background. The cinematography captures the sleek modernity of corporate interiors juxtaposed with warm, colour‑rich street scenes, offering a visual treat that mirrors the film’s cultural hybridity.
Inline graphic description: A behind‑the‑scenes still shows Lopez and Goldstein sharing a laugh on set, with a vintage typewriter and a steaming cup of chai on the desk, highlighting the blend of Western office props and Bengali tea culture.
Early reactions on social media have been overwhelmingly positive. Twitter users praised the chemistry between the leads, with one Bengali‑language tweet declaring, “জেনিফার ও ব্রেটের কেমিস্ট্রি অসাধারণ! এই ফিল্মটি office romance এর একটি তাজা নকশা.” Meanwhile, Instagram reels featuring the trailer’s dance‑off clip have sparked a trend where fans recreate the moves in their own workplaces, using the hashtag #OfficeRomanceChallenge. Critics from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter have noted that the film pushes the boundaries of mainstream rom‑coms by incorporating explicit humour while still delivering a heartfelt narrative about finding love amidst professional ambition.
To situate Office Romance within the current landscape, it invites comparisons to recent hits like Love & Other Drugs (2024) and The Big Sick (2022), yet distinguishes itself through its explicit workplace setting and multicultural lead pairing. The film’s soundtrack, curated by Grammy‑winning composer A.R. Rahman, features a mix of contemporary pop tracks and traditional Bengali folk motifs, underscoring the dual identity of Maya’s character. Rahman’s involvement was confirmed in a press release from Studio Lotus, which also revealed that the movie will have a simultaneous global release on Netflix on June 15, 2026, with select theatrical premieres in major cities including New York, London, and Dhaka.
References:
- YouTube trailer: Office Romance – Official Trailer
- Variety article announcing the film: Variety – Jennifer Lopez & Brett Goldstein Lead New Rom‑Com
- Studio Lotus press release: Studio Lotus – Office Romance Sets Netflix Premiere Date