Some stereotypes will always be eternal, and the fake dating stereotype is one of them. Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s highly anticipated upcoming romantic film, Anyone But You, centers around this theme. Director Will Gluck’s first film is out and fans can’t wait to see it. Here’s everything we know about the film, including the release date, synopsis and more.
Anybody But You release date and first look
Anyone But You is scheduled for theatrical release on December 15, 2023. The romantic comedy stars Sydney Sweeney as Bea and Glen Powell as Ben. The first look shows an aesthetic image of their dynamics. While Sweeney stands in the back of the truck in a simple but beautiful blue dress, Powell stands on the ground wearing a white suit. Even though there is distance between them, their looks give a hint of what chemistry fans wanted to see.
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Anyone But You synopsis and cast
Anyone But You is based on William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and follows the lives of Bea and Ben, two former college classmates. When they attend a mutual friend’s wedding in Australia, they are forced to coexist. Since both their exes are present at the ceremony, they make a deal and pretend to be a couple, but faking feelings for each other can get them into a lot of trouble, one of them being heartfelt.
The film also stars Alexandra Shipp, Michelle Hurd, Bryan Brown, Darren Barnett, Hadley Robinson, Dermot Mulroney, Rachel Griffiths, GaTa and Jo Davidson. Sweeney is also an executive producer on the film. This. At CinemaCon this year, two talented actors talked about how their characters come to life on screen. Powell said Ben thought Bea was a nightmare and she thought he was an asshole. This makes them dynamic rival lovers.
“As you probably guessed, this film is about two people who hate each other. And what better place for a nightmare and a jerk than on the other side of the world, in the most romantic setting imaginable?” Powell asked at the event. During filming, the film was quite high due to rumors that Sweeney and Powell had something going on.
Rumors of a romance between Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell
For the uninitiated, the drama caused a lot of controversy, especially because the actor was in a relationship with model Gigi Paris. Amid swirling romantic rumors, they broke up, fueling speculation that it was due to his closeness with Sweeney. Paris unfollowed the Euphoria actress, which netizens considered another sign. Sweeney and Powell have since refused to be bothered by these issues and have said that they are truly good friends.
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