John Travolta, Katherine Heigl to Star in Rom-Com "That’s Amore!"

John Travolta and Katherine Heigl have signed on to star in Nick Vallelonga’s romantic-comedy movie “That’s Amore!”.

Palisades Park Pictures made the announcement Thursday ahead of the sales launch for the movie at Cannes Film Festival. 

Christopher Walken is in talks to join the cast.

The movie is centered around Nick Venere (Travolta) and Patty Amore (Heigl). Venere is a modern-day “Marty” – he’s never been married and his best dating years are well behind him. He’s never heard the words “I love you” and figures he never will.

Amore has her share of problems as well. Shy and introverted, she is filled with various tics and nervous habits. A secret from her past, combined with her over-protective father, has caused her to withdraw from the dating game.

When Nick and Patty meet, literally bumping into one another, they share an immediate connection. When these two emotionally damaged people attempt to date one another, their families get involved, and the results are hilarious.

Principal photography is set to begin in August.

David Polemeni, Tamara Birkemoe, and Mark Damon are executive producers of the movie. PPP will introduce the project to international buyers at Cannes, making it the first title on the global sales banner’s slate.

“This film’s unparalleled star power and endearing, romantic charm is a testament to the

quality of films that PPP will continue to present to buyers at forthcoming film markets,” said Tamara Birkemoe, CEO of PPP.