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Plot Summary: "License to Wed" follows newly engaged Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) and his fiancée, Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore), in their quest to live happily ever after. The problem is that Sadie's family church, St. Augustine's, is run by Reverend Frank (Robin Williams), who won't bless Ben and Sadie's union until they pass his patented, "foolproof" marriage-prep course. Consisting of outrageous classes, outlandish homework assignments and some outright invasion of privacy, Reverend Frank's rigorous curriculum puts Ben and Sadie's relationship to the test. Forget happily ever after—do they even have what it takes to make it to the altar? — More here

1. ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Robin Williams, Mandy Moore and John Krasinski star in the new comedy “License to Wed.” Newly engaged, Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) and Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore) can’t wait to start their life together and live happily ever after. The problem is that Sadie’s family church, St. Augustine’s, is run by Reverend Frank (Robin Williams), who won’t bless Ben and Sadie’s union until they pass his patented, “foolproof” marriage prep course.

2. GETTING DOWN THE AISLE
“To get a driver’s license, you need hours and hours of classroom instruction, a learner’s permit, behind-the-wheel training, and so on. But, to get a marriage license, all you have to do is show up at the courthouse and pay. This gives the bride and groom much more time to focus on the truly important things, like finding the right venue, the best photographer, the hippest DJ...etc.,” director Ken Kwapis smiles. “Who cares if you end up in divorce court a year later as long as the wedding cake was to die for?”

3. THE WEDDING PARTY
The search for the right actor to don Reverend Frank’s collar didn’t take long. Producer Mike Medavoy notes, “When I read the script, I just knew that Robin Williams would be ideal for the role. In addition to being an incredibly funny actor and comedian, he’s such a passionate and compassionate person. While Reverend Frank puts Ben and Sadie through some really trying situations, at the core, likeability was a key component for building the character.”

4. NO PALM TREES IN CHICAGO
Though the story is set in Chicago, the film was primarily shot on location in and around Los Angeles. Location manager Tom Hillman notes, “Ken’s initial vision for the setting of this film was Anytown, USA. He wasn’t originally going for Chicago, but he liked the architecture and feel of the city and its suburbs.”

 

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Robin Williams on “License to Wed” Serves the Church of Satire
RushPRnews.com (press release), Canada - Jul 3, 2007
Playing the reverend Frank in his latest comedy film “License to Wed” Robin needed to hold back a little bit. “Yeah you have to be funny, ...

Mandy Moore is happy just focusing on her career
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - Jul 4, 2007
By RICK BENTLEY Mandy Moore arrives with little fanfare at the trendy Shutters on the Beach Hotel to talk about her new movie, License to Wed. ...

Is the singing starlet 'Wed' to her sugary sweet image?
New York Daily News, NY - Jul 4, 2007
BY JONATHAN SMALL In the new "License to Wed," Moore and John Krasinski play a couple who endure a priest's prenuptial-class nuttiness. ...

While out of ‘The Office,’ films beckon
Boston Herald, United States - Jul 2, 2007
The Newton South grad, who hits the big screen today opposite Mandy Moore in “License to Wed,” will be hanging out there with his family. ...

Ken Kwapis Interview, License to Wed
MoviesOnline, Canada - Jun 19, 2007
MoviesOnline recently caught up with director Ken Kwapis at the Los Angeles press day to talk about his new movie, "License to Wed,” starring Robin Williams ...

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