Ella Purnell and Pete Davidson Star in Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy
Ella Purnell and Pete Davidson will lead the cast of That Time We Met, a new romantic comedy exploring a cosmic connection sparked by a disastrous one-night stand. The film will follow their characters as they discover their unborn child is destined to save humanity.
Plot and Roles
The story centers on a couple whose bad first date unexpectedly leads to extraordinary consequences. This project marks Ella Purnell’s first romantic comedy role, a departure from her usual dark and macabre characters. Pete Davidson, however, brings significant rom-com experience to the film.
Actors' Previous Work
- Pete Davidson appeared in the 2018 Netflix romantic comedy Set It Up, with Zoey Deutsch and Glen Powell.
- He also had a cameo in the 2022 film I Want You Back, alongside Charlie Day and Jenny Slate.
- Davidson starred in the lead role of the 2022 time-travel romantic comedy Meet Cute, featuring Kaley Cuoco.
- Ella Purnell is known for her breakout role as Jackie in the thriller series Yellowjackets, appearing in multiple seasons.
Director and Production
The film will be directed by Nick Lieberman, who previously directed the indie comedy Theater Camp (2023). This will be his second feature film.
"Ella Purnell and Pete Davidson are about to spend some time gazing into each other's eyes...or not, in a new romantic comedy of cosmic proportions."
This quirky premise blends romance with science fiction and promises a fresh take on the genre.
Author's Summary
Ella Purnell and Pete Davidson star in a unique sci-fi rom-com about a disastrous date and an unborn child destined to save humanity, directed by Nick Lieberman.