(Meghann: Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Universal Pictures; Penn: Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Tibet House US)

Penn Badgley and Meghann Fahy to Star in Romantic Comedy: What We Know So Far

After captivating audiences in two of TV’s most addictive thrillers — “YOU” and “The White Lotus” — Penn Badgley and Meghann Fahy’s worlds are colliding unusually

As per Hollywood Reporter, the two actors will lead “You Deserve Each Other“, an Amazon MGM romantic comedy based on Sarah Hogle’s bestselling novel.

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Marc Silverstein and Abby Kohn — the duo behind “Never Been Kissed” and “He’s Just Not That Into You” — will direct the film.

Director Marc Silverstein attends the premiere of STX Films’ “I Feel Pretty” at Westwood Village Theatre on April 17, 2018, in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

According to the report, the project is now in development, with Fifth Season producing alongside Anthony Bregman and Peter Cron of Likely Story.

Penn and Meghann took to Instagram to tease fans with their camaraderie: Here’s what went down!

On June 30, Penn Badgley praised Meghann Fahy on Instagram after watching her new Netflix series Sirens with his wife, Domino Kirke, all as part of announcing the film! (Yes, they got all of us!)


“You Deserve Each Other” A Rom-Com With Sabotage, Sparks, and Second Chances

Naomi and Nick were once in love — now, they’re engaged and barely speaking.

(Representative Image: Photo by Atharva Dharmadhikari on Unsplash)

With their wedding around the corner, both quietly scheme to get the other to call it off. But as the games escalate, so do the feelings they thought they’d lost.

This lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers story is sharp, emotional, and made for the screen.


Penn And Meghan: Incredible Filmmography and Credentials

Penn Badgley, who rose to fame as Dan Humphrey on Gossip Girl, cemented his status as a leading man with his critically acclaimed turn in Netflix’s You, which he also executive produced. His film work includes the Oscar-nominated Margin Call and the teen comedy favorite Easy A.

(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Meghann Fahy became a breakout star with her riveting performance in The White Lotus Season 2, earning both an Emmy nomination and a SAG Award. She followed it up with the psychological thriller Drop, and currently stars in Netflix’s Sirens. Next up, she’ll appear opposite Josh O’Connor in Rebuilding, which premiered at Sundance.

(Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)

Bestselling Novel With Serious Romance Credentials

“You Deserve Each Other” is based on the 2020 debut novel by Sarah Hogle, published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, a Penguin imprint.

The book was an Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Romance and earned two Goodreads Choice Award nominations — for both Best Romance and Best Debut.


Rom-Com Pros Behind the Camera

Directors Silverstein and Kohn know their way around a love story.

Their credits include “The Vow“, “How to Be Single”, and “He’s Just Not That Into You“. They made their directorial debut with “I Feel Pretty” and have now revised the script for “You Deserve Each Other.”

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