Netflix's 'People We Meet On Vacation' Explores Friendship & Romance
Netflix's 'People We Meet On Vacation', premiering January 9, is an adaptation of Emily Henry's 2021 novel. The film, directed by Brett Haley, follows unlikely best friends Alex and Poppy, played by Tom Blyth and Emily Bader, as they question their platonic relationship during their annual vacation.
The trailer highlights the contrasting personalities of Alex, who loves routine, and Poppy, who is free-spirited. Despite their differences, they have spent every summer vacation together for a decade. The film explores their evolving friendship as they begin to question if they could be a romantic match.
Brett Haley directs 'People We Meet On Vacation' from a script by Yulin Kuang, Amos Vernon, and Nunzio Randazzo. This adaptation joins a list of Emily Henry's works being developed for the screen, including 'Beach Read', 'Funny Story', 'Book Lovers', and 'Happy Place'. However, her latest novel, 'Great Big Beautiful Life', has not yet been adapted.
Fans of Emily Henry's novels can look forward to more adaptations, with 'People We Meet On Vacation' leading the way on Netflix this January. The film promises to explore the complexities of friendship and romance, as Alex and Poppy navigate their changing relationship.
