Fake Romance, Real Danger: Bodyguard Movie Trailer Drops

Netflix is ushering in the holiday season with the trailer for Guarding Stars, a new romance film starring Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki. The movie is an adaptation of Katherine Center's 2022 bestseller, 'The Bodyguard'.

Meester portrays Hannah Brooks, a skilled bodyguard tasked with protecting Hollywood actor Jack Stapleton, played by Padalecki. Their mission intensifies when Jack visits his family in Montana for the holidays and asks Hannah to pose as his girlfriend to prevent them from worrying about his security.

However, their pretense quickly becomes complicated as the lines between their fabricated relationship and genuine feelings begin to blur. The trailer showcases an initial tense encounter between Hannah and Jack, highlighting their contrasting personalities before they must learn to navigate their roles convincingly for his family.

The film also features a supporting cast including Andie MacDowell and pop singer Ava Max. Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, the film's adaptation was inspired by the enthusiastic reception on social media platforms like BookTok. Guarding Stars is set to premiere on Netflix on November 18, 2026.