Meg Ryan Finally Starring In A New Romantic Comedy, ‘What Happens After’

It’s a cute miracle.

It’s been over a decade since we last saw Meg Ryan in a romantic comedy, and it’s been almost 25 since You have mail so perfect, it made us swoon over emails. But finally, When did Harry meet Sally The star is making a comeback to the genre, one could say just when we need her the most.

Not only that-The Hollywood Reporter writes that Ryan will make his rom-com directorial debut with the upcoming film, What will happen after that?will also feature David Duchovny.

Ryan is the newest Avenger to assemble, a star-studded superhero roster that includes Sandra Bullock, J. Lo, and Julia Roberts, all of which are rallying to save the rom-com genre that launched his career. surname. Those were dark days, guys. These women know that we need some babble, a musical clip and a rain-soaked kiss now more than ever. Batsignal has been sent and they are responding. (The Batsignal is a pair of high heels that break when they clumsily cross the street.)

Based on the play Meteor by Steven Dietz, the story has been described as “a nostalgic and evolving romantic comedy.” Willa (Ryan) and Bill (Duchovny) are two exes reunited for the first time since their breakup while they were in the snow, Planes, Trains and Cars style, at an overnight airport.

While Willa remains fiercely independent and free of any romantic ties, Bill faces another separation, struggling to figure out his relationship with his ex-wife and daughter. All they want is to go home – but what’s the fun in that? Without the lock, there wouldn’t be any rekindling, any flashbacks of past flashes, any thoughts of “Well, what could have happened?”

Meg Ryan is best known for her collaborations with the late director/screenwriter Nora Ephron, who produced masterpieces like When did Harry meet Sally, You have mailand Sleepless in Seattle. Adjusted for inflation, those movies delivered the box office numbers that are reserved for Marvel movies today, which is a big thing and the genre..

At this point, it is unclear whether What will happen after that? The climax will take place at LaGuardia International Airport or Seattle-Tacoma. Given Ryan’s legacy at two extremely romantic locations, we would imagine it would be either.

The actress hasn’t starred in a romantic comedy since 2009, when she joined Cheryl Hines’ lunar eclipse alongside Kristen Bell and Timothy Hutton. Before, Kate and Leopoldwith Hugh Jackman, back in 2001. What will happen after that? marks the actress’ second foray into directing, with her first feature film being the 2015 TV series. Ithaca. She co-wrote the screenplay with original playwright Steven Dietz, as well as novelist Kirk Lynn.

Ryan is the latest idol to return to the rom-com genre, reviving the genre that has since become Netflix’s badass after 1990’s copyrights were cut. She’s joined by J.Lo, who just delivered the bigger-than-life pop star romance Marry meand Sandra Bullock, who recently released Lost City, a great goofy adventure romantic comedy starring Channing Tatum. Further on, Julia Roberts will star in again rom-com with George Clooney, Tickets to Heaven, released this October. All the gangs are here!

What will happen after that? has just been acquired by Bleecker Street and is coming to Cannes for sale, but is currently slated to hit theaters in 2023. Can’t wait that long? When did Harry meet Sally just returned to Netflix this week! So grab a sandwich from Katz’s and start reviewing!