When it was announced that Anna Faris was set to star in a remake of the beloved 1987 rom-com Overboard, which starred Goldie Hawn alongside Kurt Russell., many people were already comparing the two actresses: blonde, big blue-eyes, perfect comedic timing. In the original film, Hawn played a spoiled heiress who gets amnesia and ends up falling for a rugged carpenter. But in the 2018 version, there is a twist: Faris won’t be reprising Hawn’s character; instead, she’ll be playing Kate, a working-class mother who turns the tables on a wealthy playboy (Eugenio Derbez) when he loses his memory. IMTA alum Eva Longoria costars as Kate’s best friend Theresa, who helps Kate figure out how to take advantage of the situation.
“The script was amazing because of the gender switch, so Anna is not playing Goldie Hawn, Anna is playing Kurt Russell,” explained Longoria. “Eugenio is Leonardo, the spoiled brat, the spoiled trust fund baby. You can expect a lot of heart, a lot of laughs!”