Emily Henry’s bestselling novel People We Meet on Vacation is being adapted into a feature film, and there are a ton of exciting updates about Netflix’s rom-com. First published in 2021, the book concerns a pair of platonic friends (Poppy and Alex) who spend every summer vacation together. However, despite their protestations to the contrary, those around Poppy and Alex see them as the perfect couple. Having fun with the usual meet-cute structure of the romantic comedy story, Henry’s novel thrilled by including all the details readers anticipated while also offering surprises within the characters as well.

Netflix is no stranger to hit book adaptations, and the streamer’s prowess in the romantic comedy genre is well known. The translation of People We Meet on Vacation is the first time any studio has tackled Henry’s work, and that sort of unclaimed territory is rare in the increasingly competitive world of streaming. This gives Netflix the edge, and they will also have the chance to set the tone for the inevitable slew of future adaptations of Henry’s other bestselling books. With major cast members already announced, People We Meet on Vacation is already shaping up to be a hit.

People We Meet On Vacation Latest News

Alex & Poppy Are Cast

Nearly two years after the adaptation of Emily Henry’s novel was first announced, the latest news confirms that People We Meet on Vacation has cast its two leads. Adding considerable starpower to the adaptation, Netflix has tapped Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) to play the introverted Alex. Meanwhile, My Lady Jane star Emily Bader is slated to play the much more adventurous Poppy in the streamer’s take on the book. Netflix shared a video on their official X (formerly Twitter) account which shows co-stars Blyth and Bader reacting to the news.

People We Meet On Vacation Is Confirmed

The Project Was Announced In 2022

Emily Henry’s novel took the world by storm in 2021, and it didn’t take long for Netflix to swoop in and scoop of the movie rights. The adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation was ostensibly revealed in October 2022 when it was announced that production company 3000 Pictures had hired Brett Haley to direct (via Deadline). Haley is no stranger to heartfelt comedy, having directed Hearts Beat Loud in 2018. Yulin Kuang is penning the adaptation, and recently adapted I Believe In a Thing Called Love for Netflix.

All 5 of Emily Henry’s adult romance novels are currently being adapted.

People We Meet On Vacation Cast

Tom Blyth & Emily Bader Will Star

Since Netflix’s adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation is expected to be a hit, the cast of the movie will be understandably star-studded. Though it took the better part of two years for cast details to be revealed, it is now known that Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) is set to play the introverted Alex. Emily Bader of My Lady Jane fame will play the outgoing and adventurous Poppy. None of the book’s supporting roles have been cast yet, but the rest of the ensemble is expected to be lavished with starpower.

The confirmed cast of People We Meet on Vacation includes:

People We Meet On Vacation Story Details

A Classic Rom-Com Premise Is Expected

With plenty of mystery, humor, and will-they-won’t-they drama,
People We Meet on Vacation


could transform the rom-com genre for years to come.

The best rom-coms typically take well-worn concepts and manage to reinvent them in a way that is engaging and fun. Emily Henry’s novel does that in strides, and the Netflix adaptation isn’t expected to change much from People We Meet on Vacation. In the novel, Poppy and Alex are long-time platonic friends from college who used to take yearly vacations together. After a falling out that lasts for several years, Poppy rekindles the friendship and the duo go on one last trip to Palm Springs together.

While basking in the California desert sun, the pair attempt to recoup memories of previous trips, including a trip to Croatia which could transform the state of their friendship. With plenty of mystery, humor, and will-they-won’t-they drama, People We Meet on Vacation could transform the rom-com genre for years to come.