Netflix has unveiled a star-studded ensemble for the big-screen adaptation of Emily Henry's smash hit novel, 'People We Meet on Vacation,' adding even more sparkle to an already dazzling cast. Joining the romantic leads, Tom Blyth and Emily Bader, are Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lucien Laviscount, and Lukas Gage, each poised to bring their unique charm to the tale of lifelong friendship and unspoken desires.
The announcement sent ripples of excitement through fans, as the new additions' roles in this heartwarming story remain a tantalizing mystery. Blyth and Bader, fresh from their triumphs in 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' and 'My Lady Jane' respectively, will portray Alex and Poppy, two close friends whose summer vacations have been a cherished tradition—until a two-year silence threatened to sever their bond. When Poppy dares to reconnect, inviting Alex on one last vacation, they embark on a journey to mend their friendship, but also to confront the question that lingers between them: are they simply friends, or is there something deeper simmering beneath the surface?
Brett Haley, at the helm of this cinematic endeavor, will guide the story to life, with Yulin Kuang scripting the screenplay. The production is a collaborative masterpiece, helmed by Temple Hill's Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, and Isaac Klausner, and supervised by Laura Quicksilver and Erin Siminoff for 3000 Pictures.
Hook, who is set to grace the small screen in season three of 'The White Lotus' and lead Amazon's reboot of 'Cruel Intentions,' brings a fresh breeze to the project. Laviscount, fresh from his stint in Netflix's 'Emily in Paris,' and Gage, who recently shook up audiences in Prime Video's 'Road House' reboot, add further depth to the ensemble. Jamil, whose recent credits include the hilarious 'She-Hulk,' rounds out the talented cast, promising a performance that will resonate deeply.
'People We Meet on Vacation' marks just one of Emily Henry's beloved novels set for the silver screen, with 'Beach Read,' 'Book Lovers,' and 'Funny Story' also in development. And for those eager for more, her novel 'Happy Place' is poised to become a Netflix series, continuing the enchanting journey through her literary universe.
This film is a testament to the fruitful partnership between Sony Pictures and Netflix, with the former granting the latter first dibs on any streaming-bound productions. Hook, represented by Gersh and Luber Roklin, is poised to shine brightly in this heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and the vacations that bring them all together.
