For those who’re not already a fan of bestselling romance novelist Emily Henry, take into account altering that — and quick — as many (learn: practically all) of the prolific writer’s books are quickly slated to get massive display variations. First out of the gate? “Individuals We Meet on Trip,” which is able to hit Netflix early subsequent 12 months.
Per the movie’s official synopsis, it follows “the free-spirited Poppy and routine-loving Alex, who’ve been unlikely greatest mates for a decade, dwelling in numerous cities however spending each summer season trip collectively. The cautious steadiness of their friendship is put to the check once they start to query what has been apparent to everybody else — might they really be the proper romantic match?” Within the movie, free-wheeling Poppy is performed by “Girl Jane” breakout Emily Bader, with “Plainclothes” star Tom Blyth becoming a member of her because the uptight Alex.
Brett Haley directs this one, with a script by Yulin Kuang and Amos Vernon & Nunzio Randazzo. Kuang can also be on board to jot down and direct an adaptation of Henry’s “Seashore Learn.” Henry’s mix of swoony love and spicy romance with compelling characters has rocketed her to the highest of the bestseller lists, and followers are desperate to see how which may translate to movie success. Different Henry joints additionally certain for the display? “Humorous Story,” “E book Lovers,” and “Completely satisfied Place.” See! Prolific!
Henry’s e-book was first revealed in 2021, and if debuted at #1 on the New York Occasions bestseller checklist and spent a couple of 12 months on the checklist. It’s bought greater than 2 million copies within the U.S. up to now. The e-book additionally gained the Goodreads Selection Award for Romance and was listed as among the finest books of 2021 by Kirkus Critiques.
The movie additionally stars Sarah Catherine Hook, Lucien Laviscount, Miles Heizer, Jameela Jamil, Tommy Do, Lukas Gage, Alice Lee, Molly Shannon, and Alan Ruck. Sony’s 3000 Photos produced.
Try the teaser for “Individuals We Meet on Trip” under. The movie begins streaming on Netflix on January 9, 2026.
