What Happens Later
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| Directed by | Meg Ryan |
| Written by | Meg Ryan Kirk Lynn Steven Dietz |
| Based on | Shooting Star by Steven Dietz |
| Produced by | Jonathan Duffy Laura D. Smith Ireland Kristin Mann Kelly Williams |
| Starring | Meg Ryan David Duchovny |
| Cinematography | Bartosz Nalazek |
| Edited by | Jason Gourson |
| Music by | David Boman |
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| Distributed by | Bleecker Street |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
What Happens Later is an upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Meg Ryan, written by Ryan, Steven Dietz and Kirk Lynn, and starring Ryan and David Duchovny. It is set to be released by Bleecker Street on November 3, 2023.
Plot
The film follows two exes who, after bumping into each other when their flights get delayed due to a snow storm, spend the night at the airport reliving their past.[1]
Cast
- Meg Ryan as Willa
- David Duchovny as Bill
Production
Meg Ryan first announced the film was in development in a May 2022 Instagram post.[2] It is Ryan's second feature film as director, after 2015's Ithaca,[3] and also her first film as an actor since Ithaca.[4]
The film is based on Steven Dietz's 2008 play Shooting Star.[1] It is produced by Jonathan Duffy, Kelly Williams, Laura D. Smith, and Kristin Mann.[5]
Filming began on October 26, 2022 in Bentonville, Arkansas.[6][7]
Release
The film was originally scheduled to be released in theaters on October 13, 2023, but was moved to November 3 to avoid competition with the Taylor Swift concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.[8][9][10]
References
- ^ a b Scorziello, Sophia (30 August 2023). "'What Happens Later' Trailer: Meg Ryan Directs Her Rom-Com Return With David Duchovny as Her Old Flame". Variety. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ McArdle, Tommy (12 June 2023). "Meg Ryan's Comeback Rom-Com Is 'a Throwback Sweet Film,' Teases Costar David Duchovny". People. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Lenker, Maureen (29 August 2023). "Meg Ryan returns to rom-coms in What Happens Later first look, talks Nora Ephron inspiration". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Ushe, Naledi (31 August 2023). "Meg Ryan returns to rom-coms with 'What Happens Later' alongside David Duchovny". USA Today. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (3 May 2022). "Meg Ryan to Direct and Star Alongside David Duchovny in Rom-Com 'What Happens Later'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (3 May 2022). "Meg Ryan to Direct, Star With David Duchovny in Rom-Com Take 'What Happens Later'". Variety. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ "Meg Ryan and David Duchovny filming new movie at XNA". visitbentonville.com. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ "Meg Ryan's Return To Romantic Comedy 'What Happens Later' Waits Out Incoming Taylor Swift Storm At Box Office". Deadline. September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ "Meg Ryan Rom-Com Becomes Latest Film to Avoid Competing With Taylor Swift". The Hollywood Reporter. September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ "Meg Ryan's 'What Happens Later' Pushes Back Release Thanks to Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Film". Rolling Stone. September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.