Washington, March 23 -- In a strong endorsement of the romantic comedy genre, actor Rege-Jean Page has revealed that the widely discussed notion of rom-coms being "dead" played a key role in his decision to star in the upcoming film 'You, Me and Tuscany.'

The Emmy-nominated 'Bridgerton' star, who headlines the film alongside Halle Bailey, shared in a recent interview that he was motivated to push back against the growing perception in Hollywood that romantic comedies have lost relevance.

"It might have been that. The idea that the rom-com is dead," Page said, adding, "Love definitely isn't dead. Love will save us. And I think that I'm happy to wave that flag," as quoted by Deadline.

The film follows Anna (Bailey), who impulsively trave...