Who’s the former “American Idol” star wearing a wedding gown? Why it’s none other than Katharine McPhee, starring in the romantic comedy ‘You May Not Kiss the Bride,’ and ET is with her on the set!

Due out next year, the film is currently lensing in breathtaking Hawaii, and Katharine tells ET, “We’re having so much fun, we can’t even believe we’re here working.”

In the movie, Katharine plays the daughter of a Croatian mobster (’Borat’ star Ken Davitian) who tries to obtain U.S. citizenship by setting her up with an American photographer (Dave Annable of ‘Brothers & Sisters’). Of course, the pair begin to fall in love, much to the chagrin of her father. Mena Suvari and Vinnie Jones also star in the comedy, written and directed by Rob Hedden. The film is produced by Hawaii Film Partners.

Married for one year to hubby Nick Cokas in real life, Katharine also starred opposite Anna Faris and Rumer Willis in ‘The House Bunny,’ and we asked her if she’s leaving music behind for a permanent movie career.

“I love both worlds, and I tend to just kind of keep focused on the present,” replies the 25-year-old star, who has a new album in the works. “I’m busy on both, but I’m definitely happy to be here right here at this moment.”

In a scene from “You May Not Kiss The Bride”, shot at Dillingham Airfield under a wing of an old Cessna Piper Cub today, Bryan Lighthouse, played by Dave Annable, left, is spared from an execution by Croation mobster Vladko Nikitin, played by Ken Davitian, as his daughter Masha Nikitin, played by Katharine McPhee, goes to Bryan’s side (Bryan was forced to marry Masha), as the mobster’s wife, Borislava, played by Jeanne Rogers, stands at right. Tall guy at right rear is Croation thug, played by Errol Snyder.

Tia Carrere, Dave Annable, Katharine McPhee and Rob Schneider were among the stars on set today at Dillingham Air Field in Mokuleia for the filming of the romantic adventure comedy, “You May Not Kiss the Bride.”
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Set in Chicago and Tahiti, and filmed entirely in Hawaii, the movie is produced by Honolulu-based Hawaii Film Partners.

The movie has a comedic plot, revolving around an American pet photographer who marries a gangster’s daughter, and becomes entangled with Croatian mobsters on his honeymoon. It also stars Mena Suvari, Vinnie Jones and Ken Davitian.

Scenes being filmed today were set in a Tahitian airport, and take place near the end of the film.

Principal photography began on the project March 16. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters nationwide next year.

“We’re just thrilled that we’re producing a movie in Hawai’i that will compete in the world market,” said Rann Watumull, co-founder and executive producer at Hawaii Film Partners, who was on set.

Carrere, who plays a cocktail waitress in Tahiti, said she’s excited to be part of the project.

“You don’t have to twist my arm for me to come home,” Carrere said, laughing, while taking a break this morning after wrapping her scenes for the day.

Annable, the movie’s leading actor, said he’s been enjoying his time in Hawai’i.

“It has been an incredible experience,” Annable said between takes. “I’m having so much fun.”

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Vinnie Jones, Mena Suvari and David Annable take a break from filming “You May Not Kiss The Bride” in Hawaii.

// March 21st
Dave Annable back on the set of “You May Not Kiss the Bride” in his leafy shorts then later in a swimsuit filming on the beach.

// March 17th
Mena Suvari, Tia Carrere, Rob Schneider, and Dave Annable film the new romantic comedy “Wedlocked” to be released next year.

// March 19th
Dave Annable wears a strange leafy skirt on the set of “You May Not Kiss the Bride,” previously “Wedlocked.”

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Katharine McPhee begins the filming of You May Not Kiss The Bride in Oahu, Hawaii on Monday (March 16).

She spent the day on set filming a scene where co-star Dave Annable looses his boardshorts while Katharine snags ‘em to tease him. Good thing Dave was wearing some skin-colored underwear!

You May Not Kiss The Bride (previously titled Wedlocked) is a romantic comedy about the arranged marriage of a mobster’s daughter and a photographer. Out 2010.

I’m still not buying former “American Idol” contestant Katherine McPhee as an actress — she was decent in “The House Bunny” but so was Rumer Willis, so I just think that script was very forgiving. But these new snaps from the set of her latest movie, “You May Not Kiss The Bride” give me reason to once again cut her some slack.

She’s co-starring with Dave “should-be-a-bigger-star” Annable in the tale of an arranged marriage between a mobster’s daughter and a photographer. Sure, it’s not the freshest story, but Dave is no fool — he makes smart choices. Oh, and it takes place in Hawaii so naturally he gets beach-ready rather quickly.

(source: nypost)