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‘People We Meet on Vacation’ First Look Film Images Bring Emily Henry’s Book to Life! | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

On January 9, 2026, Netflix will stream People We Meet on Vacation, directed by Brett Haley and starring Tom Blyth as Alex Nilsen and Emily Bader as Poppy Wright.
Because the novel sold more than 2 million copies, Emily Henry's first film adaptation aims to create a rom-com worthy of the readers with the cast and crew.
Emily Henry said she watched Tom Blyth and Emily Bader's chemistry read four times in 12 hours, while Temple Hill Entertainment and 3000 Pictures produced the film under Netflix's deal with Sony.
Netflix's release of stills on September 2, 2025 intensified anticipation, marking Emily Henry's first book-to-film adaptation and expanding reach among fans and BookTok audiences.
Henry said she opted for a film because of the rom‑com format's re‑watchability, and she and director Brett Haley emphasized keeping the novel's arc to honor readers and welcome new audiences.

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‘People We Meet on Vacation’ First Look Film Images Bring Emily Henry’s Book to Life! | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

‘People We Meet on Vacation’ First Look Film Images Bring Emily Henry’s Book to Life! We finally have our first look at Netflix's People We Meet on Vacation! The film is an adaptation of the Emily Henry book. Here's a synopsis:

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Netflix’s People We Meet on Vacation, based on Emily Henry’s bestselling romance novel, stars Tom Blyth and Emily Bader as longtime friends navigating love and distance, with a release date set for January 9, 2026.

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