Meg Ryan Fans Celebrate the Legend’s Rom-Com Return Following ‘What Happens Later’ Trailer
Meg Ryan — the Hollywood icon famous for classics like When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail — will finally return to her rom-com roots. She directs and stars across from David Duchovny in the upcoming romantic comedy What Happens Later – which she co-wrote alongside Steven Dietz and playwright Kirk Lin. The film is based on Dietz’s play Shooting Star.
The film follows a former couple who unexpectedly reunite decades following their split — when a storm leaves them stranded at the same airport.
‘What Happens Later’ trailer breakdown
The trailer opens with Ryan’s Willa and Duchovny’s Bill running into each other at the airport and engaging in a little small talk — following the realization that it’s been at least two decades since they’ve seen one another.
When their flights get delayed due to a raging storm, the conversation grows a little more intimate. The questions get a little more serious. The topics a bit more compelling. Kids. Family. Why did they split up? Did they want different things? Were their personalities not compatible?
The facility proceeds to power down, and with the help of a little magical realism, they’re the only ones left in the airport as the intercom talks directly to them — answering their airport-related inquiries with an air of facetiousness. They laugh. They smile. They doubt. They wonder. They fool around. They ponder what could’ve been. And, of course, they dance under the snowy moonlight and ride those airport golf carts. It’s got all the necessary rom-com ingredients — it’s oozing with sugar and spice and we just can’t wait. So, what’s everyone saying on Twitter?
Fans are hyped for Meg Ryan’s rom-com return
"What Happens Later" – Official Trailer – Directed by & starring Meg Ryan, and David Duchovny. This film looks like good old RomCom fun. David Duchovny looks as sexy as usual, and Meg Ryan is still absolutely stunning. I can't wait! ???? #DavidDuchovny #WhatHappensLater #MegRyan pic.twitter.com/HhjhmR3DP6
— The X-Files Child (@TheXfilesChild) August 30, 2023
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????MEG RYAN IS BACK IN A ROMCOM! https://t.co/3AmAGNvHqw— Danny Pellegrino (@DannyPellegrino) August 29, 2023
Meg Ryan is coming to save Hollywood with her new romcom pic.twitter.com/axypVutayL
— asta (@lollasta) August 30, 2023
MEG RYAN AND DAVID DUCHOVNY SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE PLEASE I AM SEATED AND FUCKING HOW https://t.co/z38ZZE841T
— ✨ (@kanthonyily) August 30, 2023
MEG RYAN DAVID DUCHOVNY WINTRY ROMCOM INCOMING pic.twitter.com/LyLfk4ce8D
— meha (@chaipters) August 29, 2023
Well, my day is considerably brightened! New Meg Ryan rom-com, evokes the spirit of Nora Ephron, has David Duchovny? I am THERE. https://t.co/SlgqEyp22d
— MJ Samuelson (@mjsamuelson) August 29, 2023
Meg Ryan to rom-com fans; pic.twitter.com/0G1azXGikw https://t.co/RwWHi48f8K
— Just Amal (@bigmac_00) August 30, 2023
From what Iv seen everyone including me is excited about this one. #DavidDuchovny #MegRyan #WhatHappensLater pic.twitter.com/niF8yO3TIx
— Tansy Smith???????? (@MRSTANSYADEL) August 30, 2023
Meg Ryan starting in a romantic movie. Nature is healing pic.twitter.com/rgBXffNqSy
— Emily Glaeser (@EmGlaze) August 30, 2023
meg ryan + rom coms pic.twitter.com/agXtXj7BxS
— rom com gifs (@romcomgif) August 30, 2023