Jared Padalecki, Leighton Meester in Talk to Star in Untitled Bodyguard Movie for Netflix

Jared Padalecki and Leighton Meester are in negotiations to star in Netflix‘s untitled romance movie. 

While no director, writer, or release date have been attached to it yet, the project is expected to launch shooting in Calgary, Alberta this December. 

The movie is based on author Katherine Center’s 2022 novel "The Bodyguard". 

The story follows Hannah Brooks, who may look more like a kindergarten teacher than a lethal weapon, but she’s actually an Executive Protection Agent hired to safeguard superstar actor Jack Stapleton from his stalker. Despite her initial reluctance, Hannah finds herself pretending to be Jack’s girlfriend to keep his family in the dark about his situation.

Should the deal push through, this would mark the Supernatural alum’s first original movie with the giant streamer, after briefly reprising his role as Dean in 2016’s "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" miniseries. 

Meanwhile, Meester has already worked with Netflix in the 2022 thriller movie "The Weekend Away". She also recently joined the cast of "Nobody Wants This" Season 2, which is led by Meester’s husband, Adam Brody, and Kristen Bell.

Most recently, Padalecki appeared in last year’s "Fire Country" series for a guest-starring role as Camden. He will next be seen in the final season of "The Boys," reuniting him with Supernatural co-stars Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins. 

As for Meester, she is attached to star in Rachel Sennott’s upcoming HBO comedy series "I Love LA".