A Lindsay Lohan romantic movie set in 2008, starring Henry Golding and directed by the man behind Mean Girls? Netflix might just have our next favorite romance lined up!
Lindsay Lohan and Henry Golding are set to star in Netflix’s upcoming romantic film, Return to You. The movie will reunite Lohan with director Mark Waters, who previously worked with her on two of her most loved films, Freaky Friday and Mean Girls.
With a heartfelt storyline, a little mystery and a trip back to the late 2000s, the upcoming film is bringing together plenty of familiar names from the romantic comedy world.
A Love Story That Begins with a Mysterious DVD
Set in 2008, Return to You follows a successful but lonely female attorney, played by Lohan, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she mistakenly receives a deeply emotional DVD.
The recording was made by a dying woman for her husband, played by Golding. With only the clues left behind in the DVD, Lohan’s character sets out on a journey to find him.
Written by Eric Champnella, the film brings together romance and an emotional mystery, with a storyline that takes audiences back to a time when DVDs were still part of everyday life.
And with Lohan and Golding playing the leads, it is an interesting pairing for anyone who loves a good romantic movie.
Lindsay Lohan Is Reuniting With Her ‘Mean Girls’ Director
One of the most exciting parts of Return to You is Lohan’s reunion with Mark Waters, the director behind two films that helped make her a Hollywood favorite.
Waters directed Lohan in Freaky Friday (2003), where she starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, before working with her again on the iconic teen comedy Mean Girls (2004).
More than two decades later, the pair are coming together for another film, this time with a romantic storyline.
Waters has also directed Netflix’s romantic comedy La Dolce Villa and has the upcoming biopic Hershey among his projects.
Lohan will not only star in Return to You but will also serve as a producer alongside Brad Krevoy, who previously produced her Netflix romantic films Falling for Christmas and Irish Wish.
Olivia Krevoy, Jimmy Townsend and Galen Fletcher are attached as executive producers.
Two Familiar Faces from Our Favorite Romantic Movies
Both Lohan and Golding have plenty of experience when it comes to romance on screen.
Lohan has been a familiar face in the genre since Just My Luck (2006). More recently, she returned to romantic comedies with Netflix’s Falling For Christmas (2022), Irish Wish (2024) and Our Little Secret (2024).
She also returned to one of her most famous roles in Freakier Friday (2025), reuniting with Jamie Lee Curtis for the sequel.
Golding, meanwhile, became a romantic leading man with Crazy Rich Asians (2018) before starring in Last Christmas (2019), Monsoon (2020), and Daniela Forever (2024).
His recent projects also include Nine Perfect Strangers, Another Simple Favor and Netflix’s Old Guard 2.
Bringing these two together for a Netflix romance certainly gives fans of both actors something new to look forward to.
What’s Next For Lindsay Lohan and Henry Golding?
Apart from Return to You, both stars have other projects on the way. Lohan is set to star in and executive produce Hulu’s upcoming limited drama series Count My Lies, adapted from Sophia Stava’s bestselling novel. She will appear alongside Shailene Woodley and Kit Harington.
Golding will also star opposite Brie Larson and Lily Collins in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming comedy Close Personal Friends.
As for Return to You, Netflix has yet to announce a release date. But with Lohan returning to the romantic genre, Golding joining her as the leading man and Waters back in the director’s chair, this 2008-set love story already has all the ingredients for a nostalgic movie night.
Sources: Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter
