London is set to become the next destination in the “Cities of Love” franchise of anthology features, following romantic stops over the last two decades in Paris, New York, Rio and Berlin.
“London, I Love You,” which will reportedly start production in April 2026, will follow its predecessors’ leads, interweaving a collection of romantic stories against the backdrop of the vibrant British capital.
A series of well-known U.K. directors have already been lined up to take part, including Simon Curtis (“My Weekend with Marlyn,” “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale”), Gurinder Chadha (“Bend it Like Beckham,” “Blinded by the Light”), Amma Asante (“Belle,” “Mrs.America”), Shane Meadows (“This is England,” “Dead Man’s Shoes”), Anand Tucker (“The Critic,” “Shopgirl”), Neil Marshall (“The Descent,” “Centurion”) and Rufus Norris (“Broken,” “London Road”).
Further directors are currently in negotiations (the last instalment, 2019’s “Berlin, I Love You,” featured shorts from 11 filmmakers), and will be announced in advance of the casting.
Producers on “London, I Love You” including David Gilbery and Naomi George for BK Studios, Tom Butterfield for Culmination Productions and Mark Wheeler for Pathfinder. Culmination’s Harry White will handle worldwide sales. “Cities of Love” franchise creator and curator Emmanuel Benbihy continues to serve as an executive producer.
“London stands as a living heartbeat of hope, resilience, and love, a city where millions of stories intersect every day,” said Butterfield. “From a chance encounter on the Tube, in the parks, and through the bustling streets, from Hampstead to Brixton, and Hackney to Notting Hill, London is a tapestry woven from every culture and generation. As audiences everywhere yearn for connection and meaning, ‘London, I Love You’ will give them the stories of London as seen through the eyes of its dreamers, lovers, and storytellers.”
Said George: “We are thrilled to be bringing audiences the latest installment of this iconic franchise, and to be spotlighting London through the lens of so many exciting storytellers.”
Added Benbihy: “The London installment of ‘Cities of Love’ will celebrate the birthplace of some of cinema’s most beloved romantic comedies, paying tribute to that uniquely British blend of wit, warmth, and longing, where humour and heartbreak often walk hand in hand.”
