> At a Glance
> – Emily Bader and Tom Blyth star as Poppy and Alex in People We Meet on Vacation, premiering January 9 on Netflix
> – The duo revealed personal travel pet peeves-Blyth wants tray-litterers “arrested,” Bader avoids over-planned itineraries
> – Both actors took comedic turns in the Emily Henry adaptation, marking Bader’s first rom-com and Blyth’s return to lighter fare
> – Why it matters: Fans of the viral BookTok hit can see if the on-screen chemistry matches the beloved page-turner
People We Meet on Vacation lands on Netflix January 9, and its leads are already sparking debate-this time about vacation etiquette.
From Page to Screen
Directed by Brett Haley, the film tracks longtime friends Poppy and Alex who reunite for one final trip after a falling-out. The story became a social-media sensation for its slow-burn romance and snappy banter.
Bader, 29, and Blyth, 30, told News Of Los Angeles they relate to their characters-up to a point.
Travel Hot Takes
Blyth admits he can’t stand Alex’s jazz and sandal hatred:
> “I love saxophones. I love a bit of jazz, so I can’t relate to that at all.”
He saves his real ire for airport security:
> “If people… don’t take the tray and put it in the pile of trays-I think that is criminal. People should be arrested.”
Bader shares Poppy’s distaste for rigid schedules:
> “I don’t like to over-plan a trip… when you try to cram a million things… you see the people on vacation that look so unhappy.”
Cast & Crew
| Role | Actor |
|---|---|
| Poppy | Emily Bader |
| Alex | Tom Blyth |
| Supporting cast | Sarah Catherine Hook, Lukas Gage, Lucien Laviscount, Jameela Jamil |
The adaptation kicks off a string of Emily Henry projects; Beach Read, Book Lovers, and Happy Place are all headed to screens.
Career Swerves
Blyth, fresh off dramatic turns in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and the upcoming thriller Watch Dogs, welcomed the change:
> “I was eager to do something light and fun, and a bit sexy.”
Bader embraced physical comedy for her first rom-com:
> “It was really fun to just fall on my face a lot… I just have to make some very silly decisions.”
Key Takeaways
- Netflix drops People We Meet on Vacation January 9 worldwide
- Blyth’s airport-tray rant rivals his character’s quirks
- Bader’s anti-itinerary stance mirrors real-life travel style
- Multiple Emily Henry adaptations are now in the pipeline
Pack your flip-flops-or don’t-and stream the vacation chaos Friday.
