Maria Bakalova to headline romantic comedy The Honeymoon

Actor Maria Bakalova, best known for starring in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, has been roped in to headline an upcoming romantic comedy titled The Honeymoon.

The film, which is a British-Italian production, will be written and directed by Dean Craig (best known for films like Love Wedding Repeat, Death at a Funeral). The film also stars Pico Alexander, Asim Chaudhry and Lucas Bravo.

Bakalova will play a character called Sarah, a new bride who sets off with her husband Adam on a romantic honeymoon in Venice. There, Adam's excessively needy best friend gatecrashes, turning the trip into a complete disaster.

The filming is currently underway in Rome and Venice. The Honeymoon is produced by Italian firm Notorious Pictures and the UK’s Tempo Productions.