Production Begins on PASSIONFLIX’S Royally Screwed, Starring Jenny Boyd, Max Rinehart, and Oscar-Nominated Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo

The Romantic Comedy, Based on the Novel by New York Times Bestseller Emma Chase, Is Now Filming in England

ATLANTA, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PASSIONFLIX has begun production on Royally Screwed, a romantic comedy based on the beloved book by New York Times bestselling author Emma Chase. The film is a playful and modern twist on the royal romance genre, blending charm, heat, passionate romance, and a daring, spicy sense of humor.

The cast is led by Jenny Boyd (The CW’s Legacies) who takes on the role of Olivia Hammond, a quick-witted New York waitress thrust into the world of royalty; and Max Rinehart (Alien:Earth) as Nicholas, the dashing and rebellious prince whose unexpected romance with Olivia sets off a royal firestorm. Joining them is Academy Award–nominated, Emmy-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Sand and Fog, The Wheel of Time) as Queen Lenora, a commanding monarch with a sharp tongue and even sharper instincts.

Royally Screwed marks the feature directorial debut of Sophia Kiapos, who brings a clear vision and deep appreciation for the romance genre to the project.

“I’ve loved Royally Screwed since the moment I read it and have dreamed of bringing Emma’s world to life on screen for years,” said Tosca Musk, Executive Producer and Founder of PASSIONFLIX. “This story has everything we love: humor, heart, scandal, and a swoon-worthy romance. With Sophia’s vision and this phenomenal cast, I couldn’t be more excited to finally share it with fans.”

The cast also includes Harry Jarvis (Outlander, Netflix’s The Knight Before Christmas) as Henry, Emma Johnsey-Smith (Hollyoaks) as Ellie, Grant Rosenmeyer (The Royal Tennenbaums, Oliver Beene) as Marty, Tom Cox (Silo) as Simon and Isabella Nefar (Tehran) as Franny.

Royally Screwed is set to release just in time for Valentine’s Day 2026.

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