Love Language Is a Unique SXSW Rom Com That Hopes to Revitalize the Genre

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Romantic comedies have always been a popular part of filmmaking, but recently, there haven’t been many new ones. The film Love Language, premiering at SXSW 2026, aims to bring back the charm of this classic genre.

Love Language tells the story of Louisa, a writer who, after a broken engagement, reconnects with Warren, her college best friend and secret crush. This reunion throws her into a surprising love triangle. The movie is directed by Joey Power and features Chloë Grace Moretz, Anthony Ramos, Isabel May, Lukas Gage, Manny Jacinto, and other talented actors.

At SXSW 2026, TopMob interviewed the stars of Love Language – Billie Lourde, Daniel David Stewart, Dan Perrault, Connor Strum, and composer Jeff Morrow – about their hopes that the film will bring back the popularity of romantic comedies.

TopMob has extensive coverage of the feature films at SXSW, and we also had a chance to interview Sarah Yarkin, the star of School Spirits. She also starred in and produced a fantastic short film called Visitors while at the festival.

Love Language Hopes to Revive Rom Coms

“We Need to Bring Back Rom Coms.”

  • TopMob: “There are a lot of movies here. So, can you talk about how this movie puts a unique stamp on the festival’s lineup?”

I totally agree with Billie Lourde – we need more romantic comedies! What I love about this one is that it’s not afraid to be a little messy and just have fun. There have been a few attempts at rom-coms lately, but this one feels different – it’s genuinely fun, a bit naughty, and actually feels real. And honestly, being different is what makes it so great!

Daniel David Stewart believes the show’s honesty sets it apart. He feels it captures the charm of 80s and 90s romantic comedies – the kind that felt more realistic and relatable. He notes that recent romantic comedies have become overly dramatic, while this show felt refreshingly down-to-earth. He described his first day on set as surprising, as everyone was adopting a very natural and grounded acting style, which inspired him to do the same. He found the whole experience to be truly special.

Dan Perrault believes the characters in the movie feel incredibly genuine and approachable, like people you’d actually want to be friends with. The film was made with a lot of care and affection by Joey Power and a close-knit team who genuinely liked each other. They had fun during the filmmaking process, and the movie captures a significant period of growth for everyone involved. Perrault emphasizes that the characters feel authentic and relatable, and working with the cast—many of whom he’s known for years—felt natural and easy, as if they were already close friends.

Connor Strumm believes the movie’s biggest strength is its cast, and he’s excited to see a romantic comedy again. He also highlighted the inclusion of many local and up-and-coming comedians, predicting it will be a very popular film this year.

Jeff Morrow believes there’s a lack of romantic comedies currently being made. Most films seem to focus on horror or straightforward comedy, while genuinely joyful and sensual stories are rare. He feels romantic comedies have been overlooked for the past two decades, despite being a traditional part of Hollywood. They’ve been treated as less significant than other genres, which is a shame, because rom-coms offer a wonderfully honest look at the complexities of life.

The full interviews on the red carpet of the SXSW for Love Language can be seen below.

Love Language does not currently have a release date.

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2026-04-01 08:05