Lindsay Lohan Signed to Star in Netflix Film Return to You
The actress will produce the upcoming comedy and reunite with director Mark Waters for the project.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Comedy
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Lindsay Lohan has officially signed on to headline and produce the new Netflix comedy Return to You. She is set to star alongside actor Henry Golding in the upcoming production.
Why it matters
This project marks a notable collaboration between Lohan and director Mark Waters, who previously worked together on past hit films. The pairing aims to leverage their established professional history for this new narrative.
The production follows the lead casting of Lindsay Lohan and Henry Golding in a film directed by Mark Waters. The project currently features these primary roles as the main commercial components of the production.
The players
Lindsay Lohan
An actress and producer who has recently returned to prominence through a multi-project deal with the streaming platform Netflix.
Mark Waters
A film director known for his work on various comedy projects, including notable past collaborations with Lindsay Lohan.
Henry Golding
An actor who will co-star in the project and is recognized for his roles in major feature films.
The details
The film follows an attorney who receives a DVD from a dying woman and subsequently searches for the woman's husband. Lindsay Lohan and director Mark Waters reconnected in New York while working on her previous Netflix film to organize this collaboration.
Timeline
Lohan and Waters reconnected in New York during 2026.
Mark Waters previously discussed future collaboration plans in 2025.
Industry Dynamics
The project reflects Netflix's ongoing strategy of securing high-profile talent for its original film slate to compete in the crowded streaming market. By pairing established stars with familiar directors, the platform continues to prioritize franchise-friendly comedy hits.
As a Netflix original, this film will be available exclusively to subscribers of the platform upon its release. Viewers will be able to stream the comedy directly through their accounts without needing to visit a theater.
The takeaway
The reunion of a star and director who have worked together before often serves as a strategy to build early audience anticipation. Fans of the duo can expect this project to follow a similar comedic tone to their previous successful films.
Further reading
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