Netflix is bringing Emily Henry’s bestselling novel “People We Meet on Vacation” to the screen. The 2021 romance, which follows the story of two friends, Alex and Poppy, who embark on summer trips together until one trip goes wrong, will now become a film.
- Main Cast:
- Emily Bader (“My Lady Jane”) will star as Poppy.
- Tom Blyth (“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”) has been cast as Alex.
- Direction and Production:
- The film will be directed by Brett Haley (“Hearts Beat Loud,” “All the Bright Places”).
- It is being produced in collaboration with Sony Pictures, Netflix announced on Friday.
About the Book
- Popularity:
- “People We Meet on Vacation” has sold more than 2 million copies in the U.S.
- It is Emily Henry’s top-selling book, according to Netflix.
- Future Adaptations:
- Three more of Henry’s novels—“Beach Read,” “Book Lovers,” and “Funny Story”—are in development to become films.
- Her novel “Happy Place” will be adapted into a series, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Additional Information
- Tom Blyth: Known for his role in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” he will portray Alex in the Netflix adaptation.
- Upcoming Projects: This casting news is part of a broader trend of book-to-screen adaptations, with several other projects in the works based on Henry’s novels.
Fans of the book can look forward to seeing the beloved characters of Alex and Poppy brought to life by Bader and Blyth in this highly anticipated adaptation.
