The beloved novelPeople We Meet On VacationbyEmily Henryis set to make its big-screen debut, withTom BlythandEmily Badercast as the leads. The adaptation marks the first of Henry’s best-selling novels to enter production, spearheaded by Netflix in partnership with 3000 Pictures. The romantic comedy, directed byBrett Haley, promises to bring the charming and heartfelt story to life for fans and new audiences alike.
People We Meet On Vacationfollows the story of Poppy, a free-spirited woman, and Alex, her more reserved best friend. Despite living in different cities, the two have shared a tradition of spending summer vacations together for a decade. The story explores the complexities of their friendship as they begin to question if there’s something more between them, a question that has been apparent to everyone around them but themselves.
The novel, published by Berkley in 2021, quickly became a sensation, debuting at #1 on theNew York Times bestseller list and maintaining its position for over a year. It has sold more than 2 million copies in the U.S., becoming Henry’s highest-selling book. The book also won the Goodreads Choice Award for Romance and was named one of the best books of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews. Henry’s other works, includingBeach Read,Book Lovers, andHappy Place, have also been optioned for screen adaptations.
Who’s Leading ‘People We Meet on Vacation’?
Blyth, fresh off his lead role in Lionsgate’sThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, will lead the project. Blyth has been busy with a slew of projects, including the independent featurePlainclothes, the prison dramaWasteman, andthe film adaptation of the popular Ubisoft video gameWatch Dogs. He is also set to star inMichael Winterbottom’sadaptation ofErnest Hemingway’sA Farewell to Armsand reprised his role in the second season of the MGM+ seriesBilly The Kid. Bader, known for her role inAmazon Prime Video’sMy Lady Jane, will bring her talents to the film, promising a delightful portrayal of Poppy. Bader has also been seen in the independent featureFresh Kills.
As the film moves into production, fans of Henry’s work and newcomers alike will be buzzing to watch what will hopefully be a faithful and engaging adaptation ofPeople We Meet On Vacation. Stay tuned for more updates onPeople We Meet on Vacationas the project progresses!
