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Netflix's 'Vacation' Film: Meet Your New Favorite Couple
15 Dec
Summary
- The 'People We Meet on Vacation' film adaptation is set for release January 9, 2026.
- Max Blyth and Alison Bader will star as Alex and Poppy, respectively.
- Veteran actors like Ruck and Hook join the cast in supporting roles.
The highly anticipated Netflix adaptation of Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation" is scheduled for release on January 9, 2026. Directed by Brett Haley, the film has revealed its lead actors, with Max Blyth cast as Alex and Alison Bader taking on the role of Poppy. Henry herself has expressed great confidence in the casting, believing that both existing fans and new audiences will adore the characters.
The supporting cast includes notable talents such as "The White Lotus" actress", who will portray Alex's girlfriend Sarah, and "Emily in Paris" star Laviscount as the newly introduced character Trey. Additionally, Ruck, famous for "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," will play Poppy's father, Jimmy, while Lee joins as Rachel, whose connection to the main duo is still to be clarified but is speculated to be another traveler.
This ensemble aims to bring Henry's popular novel to life, translating the chemistry and journey of Poppy and Alex to the screen. With a release date set for early 2026 and a cast featuring both breakout stars and established actors, "People We Meet on Vacation" is poised to be a major talking point in the film world.
