People We Meet on Vacation

Netflix is set to adapt Emily Henry's bestselling novel 'People We Meet on Vacation,' with Tom Blythe and Emily Bader cast as the leads, Alex and Poppy, respectively. The announcement was made on August 2, 2024, revealing that director Brett Haley will helm the project, with Yulin Kuang writing the screenplay. The romantic comedy follows the story of two best friends who confront their romantic feelings during annual vacations, which takes a turn after a disastrous trip to Croatia. Although the film is actively in development, no release date has been confirmed yet, and filming has not yet begun, suggesting a likely debut in 2025. Author Emily Henry expressed her excitement over the casting, stating her confidence that audiences will connect with the characters played by Blythe and Bader. 'People We Meet on Vacation' debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list in 2021 and has sold over 2 million copies in the U.S.