> At a Glance
> – Emily Henry watched the People We Meet on Vacation adaptation with “every muscle gripped”
> – The author says readers will be “as in love with it as I am” after Jan. 9 Netflix launch
> – Tom Blyth and Emily Bader won Henry over with their chemistry read
> – Why it matters: Fans of the bestselling romance can stream the long-awaited film next week
Romance readers’ favorite vacation between the pages is about to hit screens. Emily Henry walked the Jan. 6 Los Angeles premiere still buzzing from her first viewing of the Netflix adaptation of her novel People We Meet on Vacation.
From Page to Premiere
Henry arrived on the red carpet carrying the weight of reader expectations. She told News Of Los Angeles she spent the entire first screening tense, hoping the movie would honor what devotees love about Alex and Poppy’s slow-burn love story.
> Emily Henry recalled:
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> “I watched that whole first viewing with every muscle in my body gripped. When I was done, I really breathed this huge sigh of relief.”
The moment the credits rolled, her anxiety vanished. She felt certain the adaptation would satisfy the audience that turned her book into a word-of-mouth hit.
Cast Chemistry Sealed the Deal
Director Brett Haley invited Henry into the filmmaking process, a rarity for novelists. She praised Haley for keeping readers front-of-mind and for insisting her voice stay in the conversation.
The leads clinched their roles during a chemistry read. Henry said Blyth and Bader nailed the teasing-yet-tender dynamic that stops the characters from sliding into caricature.
- Bader brings “softness and brightness,” letting Poppy poke fun while showing affection
- Blyth tempers Alex’s exasperation with a subtle smirk that signals delight
- Their interplay captures the duo’s inside-joke energy that fans cherish
Streaming Date
People We Meet on Vacation drops on Netflix Jan. 9, giving subscribers a new winter-watchlist staple just as travel-planning season kicks off.
Key Takeaways
- Henry endorses the adaptation after an anxiety-filled first viewing
- Haley involved the author to safeguard reader expectations
- Blyth and Bader’s chemistry convinced Henry they were the perfect Alex and Poppy
- Global Netflix release is set for January 9
Pack your comfiest blanket and hit play-Henry believes the movie delivers the same escapist charm that made her novel a beach-bag essential.
