Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenbergen and Diane Keaton embark on a crazy girls’ trip in the new Book Club: The Next Chapter trailer.
In her latest film, the 85-year-old Monster-in-Law actress is about to become a bride again, or rather her character Vivian.
Fans will remember that at the end of 2018’s Book Club, Vivian (Fonda) and Don Johnson’s Arthur got engaged.
When Vivian breaks the news that they’re looking for a church for the ceremony, 76-year-old Candice’s Sharon jokes, “Are you getting married in a church?” I’m shocked you didn’t catch fire when you crossed the threshold.’
To celebrate, friends Carol, Diane and Sharon decided to take their friend on one last adventure.
Girls trip: Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenbergen and Diane Keaton go on a crazy girls trip in the new Book Club: The Next Chapter trailer
Bride-to-be! Fonda and her casemates explore Rome for her character’s bachelorette party
They’re back! Book Club: The Next Chapter comes five years after the release of the original film
“I think we should all go to Italy,” suggests 70-year-old Mary’s Carol. “We’ll make it Viv’s bachelorette.”
Diane, 77, whose character is also called Diane, is hesitant to do something so outlandish, explaining to her partner, Andy Garcia’s Mitchell, ‘A bachelorette trip? I mean, what are we doing?’
To which Mitchell replies, “I think it’s very romantic.”
The ladies fly to Rome, where they discover that the Colosseum is not the only antiquity to be admired.
When two men on a motorbike pass them, one of them addresses the quartet in Italian, which is translated by a mobile phone translator to ‘The older the vines, the sweeter the fruits’.
“We still have it!” exclaims Vivian, who’s decked out in an animal-print ensemble and wearing a bridal veil and “Bride to be” sash.
As Viv gets ready to tie the knot, romance seems to be just around the corner for single Carol and Sharon.
After being accepted into a last-minute dinner reservation, Carol is surprised to find herself face-to-face with an old flame.
Wedding bells: Her friends are shocked when Jane’s Vivian tells them that she and her beau, Don Johnson’s Arthur, have decided to get married… in a church
Flames: ‘You’re getting married in a church? I’m shocked you didn’t catch fire when you crossed the threshold,” Candice Bergen’s Sharon jokes
Final Adventure: The ladies decide to go on one last adventure before Vivian gets married. “I think we should all go to Italy,” suggests Mary’s Carol. “We’re making it Viv’s bachelors”
“Gianni, what are you doing here?” she asks Vincent Riotta’s chef.
‘This is my cooking school,’ answers the equally astonished Gianni, and he quickly starts serving his guests.
“And here to begin with, an amuse-bouche.”
“I think someone’s bouche is already quite amused,” Vivian jokes.
Single Sharon is about to make her own love affair. When she and Gianni’s boyfriend are caught in a compromising position on one of Venice’s famous gondolas.
Antiquities: The ladies fly to Rome, where they discover that the Colosseum is not the only antiquity to be admired. When two men on a motorcycle speak to the quartet in Italian, they use a mobile phone to translate. “The older the vines, the sweeter the fruit,” they said
Romance: Romance seems to be just around the corner for unattached Carol and Sharon. After being caught on a gondola in Venice, a police officer asks Hugh Quarshie’s maitre d, “What are you doing?” a confused Sharon replies, “That would be me”
Old Flame: Mary’s Carol is surprised when she encounters an old flame. “Gianni, what are you doing here?” she asks Vincent Riotta’s chef. ‘This is my cooking school,’ answers the equally astonished Gianni
When a police officer asks Hugh Quarshie’s maître d, “What are you doing?” a confused Sharon replies, “That would be me.”
Carol and Viv take the time to talk face-to-face, foreshadowing more adventures to come.
We’ve been best friends for 50 years. And you, married. Wedding.’
“My solo act is finally coming to an end,” says Viv.
Brave: “You are the bravest person I know,” Carol tells the bride-to-be, “The only question is how are we going to screw this all up?” “Can’t wait to find out,” replies a ready-for-action Viv
Clothes Shopping: The ladies enjoy a fashion show while Viv models several wedding dresses for approval
“You are the bravest person I know,” says Carol, “the only question is how are we going to screw this all up?
“Can’t wait to find out,” replies a ready-for-action Viv.
A car trip through Tuscany goes horribly wrong, wedding dress shopping and a visit to Carnival.
“This is a bachelorette party, you know what that means,” Carol advises.
Tuscany: A car trip to Tuscany goes horribly wrong and the women are stranded. “Is it too early to talk about who we’re going to eat first?” asks Diane. “I think we all know,” Viv replies, looking at Sharon
Debut: Book Club: The Next Chapter hits theaters May 12, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend
“We’re going to see naked men!” exclaims Sharon.
The next scene shows the foursome in front of some classical Roman statues, as Vivian asks, ‘What’s the protocol here? Where do we put the dollar bills?’
Book Club: The Next Chapter opens in theaters May 12, just in time for Mother’s Day.