People We Meet on Vacation film is Emily Henry-approved, author says readers are in good hands

Ahead of its Jan. 9 Netflix release, the Brett Haley-directed film adaptation of Emily Henry’s bestselling novel premiered in Los Angeles, and Henry, who is an executive producer, said the filmmakers 'got it right' and that 'readers are in good hands'.

People We Meet on Vacation premiered in Los Angeles as the film prepares to stream on Netflix on Jan. 9. The Brett Haley-directed movie is adapted from Emily Henry’s bestselling 2021 novel. It follows Poppy and Alex, who travel together every summer until a trip abroad leads them to stop speaking for two years, and later take one more trip where Poppy hopes to make things right. Emily Henry served as an executive producer and praised the writers and filmmakers for staying true to the characters. Key details: - The film will be available to stream on Netflix on Jan. 9. - Brett Haley directed the adaptation, which is based on Emily Henry’s novel that won the 2021 Goodreads Choice Award for Romance. - Emily Henry is an executive producer and said the filmmakers “got it right” and that “the readers are in good hands.” - The cast includes Emily Bader as Poppy, Tom Blyth as Alex, and Jameela Jamil as Swapna, with additional roles played by Sarah Catherine Hook, Lucien Laviscount, Miles Heizer, Lukas Gage, Tommy Do, Molly Shannon, Alice Lee, Alan Ruck, Madeleine Akua and Ian Porter. - The story centers on Poppy’s effort to reconnect with Alex after two years of silence and on the slow-burning nature of their romance. Summary: Emily Henry’s positive comments and the filmmakers’ stated aim to keep the book’s spirit are highlighted ahead of the streaming debut. The film arrives on Netflix on Jan. 9, and audience and critical responses will become clearer following its release.