Meg Ryan and David Duchovny to Star in New Rom-Com Together
The queen of the rom-com genre is back. Meg Ryan will be directing and starring in the film, What Happens Later, opposite The X-Files alum David Duchovny.
On May 3, Meg Ryan took to Instagram to share her latest project: a rom-com comeback. She simply writes, “HERE WE GO!” After seeing this statement, fans are thrilled at such a revival. There is arguably no leading lady as prominent within the rom-com genre as Ryan, having starred in a string of successful romance films throughout her career. Whether it is endearing classics such as When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, or You’ve Got Mail, there are certainly plenty of other hidden gems in Ryan’s film career to choose from.
It’s my queen Meg Ryan’s birthday. She is the epitome of movie fashion and rom-com actress ROYALTY. When Harry Met Sally is one of my all time favs and I have no choice but to stan. 👑🍂 pic.twitter.com/RzTatbfAiO
— Britney Coffin (@britneycoffin) November 19, 2019
What Happens Later is based on the play Shooting Star by Steven Dietz, who also co-wrote the screenplay with playwright and novelist Kirk Lynn and Ryan. According to the press release, What Happens Later is described as “ex-lovers Willa (Ryan) and Bill (Duchovny) are reunited for the first time since their split decades prior when they both find themselves snowed in, in-transit, at an airport overnight.” In addition, the film is an attempt at “an evolved and nostalgic take on the romantic comedy.”
meg ryan and david duchovny in a romcom together?? YES PLS
— alexis | 23 days til st 4!! (@violet43217) May 3, 2022
Although Ryan is established in the rom-com genre, Duchovny also found himself in a romance film. He starred in the 2000 romance drama, Return to Me, opposite Minnie Driver.
The #MovieOfTheDay is Return to Me (2000). Directed and co-written by Bonnie Hunt, this romantic comedy-drama starring David Duchovny and Minnie Driver is about the burgeoning romance between a man and the woman who (unbeknownst to him) now has his dead girlfriend’s heart. #GBB pic.twitter.com/aXARs1x7Og
— The Good. The Bad. The Basic. (@thegoodbadbasic) July 30, 2021
No further plot details for What Happens Later have been divulged yet, but nevertheless, we are excited to see this story brought to life. Meg Ryan and David Duchovny will undoubtedly be an exciting duo. What Happens Later is slated for a 2023 theatrical release. Fans can follow Meg Ryan and David Duchovny on Instagram for future film updates.
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