‘The Business At Large Was Skeptical’ Of Anyone But You, But Glen Powell Reveals Why He And Sydney Sweeney Boldy Dove Into The Rom-Com Space Anyway

by

‘The Business At Large Was Skeptical’ Of Anyone But You, But Glen Powell Reveals Why He And Sydney Sweeney Boldy Dove Into The Rom-Com Space Anyway

As a die-hard rom-com enthusiast with a heart full of nostalgia for the golden age of romantic comedies, I can’t help but feel a renewed sense of hope and excitement after Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney’s dazzling performance in Anyone But You. Their infectious chemistry, coupled with the witty dialogue and relatable situations, made me believe that this genre is far from dead!

Last year, Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney experienced a significant breakthrough with the romantic comedy “Anyone But You“. This film was instrumental in rejuvenating the rom-com genre, which had been struggling to draw audiences for quite some time at the box office. Taking part in such a movie represented a daring move for actors still establishing themselves within Hollywood’s limelight. Fortunately, they decided to take the chance, and it paid off handsomely as the film turned out to be an unexpected hit. However, the journey towards success was not an easy one, and Powell recently discussed the doubts they encountered.

As a die-hard fan, I’d rephrase it this way: In an engaging conversation with Sharp Magazine, the charismatic Glen Powell, hailing from Texas, delved into his astonishing journey to stardom and his roots. During our heart-to-heart, we also touched upon the romantic comedy genre, which has been incredibly favorable to him. The spotlight really shone on me following my role in the blockbuster Netflix series, “Set It Up”. This recognition paved the way for the industry to view me as a leading man, and subsequently, the success of “Anyone But You”. When the opportunity for a major studio rom-com like “Anyone But You” presented itself, it felt like the perfect moment. However, not everyone in Hollywood shared this sentiment, making studios somewhat hesitant about the project. In his own words:

The business at large was skeptical of what that movie was and where it could go.

Despite some doubts about the project due to the lack of recent success in R-rated comedies, Glen Powell, Sydney Sweeney, and director Will Gluck remained confident. This confidence was bolstered by Gluck’s previous accomplishments in popular romantic comedies such as “Easy A” and “Friends with Benefits.”

It’s intriguing to note how these two vibrant, upcoming actors chose to take part in such a daring project. However, their youthfulness might have been the very factor that made the film seem contemporary and appealing to younger viewers. The lead actor of ‘Twister’ felt this way from the outset, expressing: “I thought this was the perfect opportunity to connect with our generation.”

When a particular genre appears to be overlooked, it’s not indicative of the genre being harmful or unwanted by the audience. Instead, it might suggest that quality works within that genre have been lacking recently, leading people to lose interest. In other words, it seems as though you’ve stopped putting effort into creating compelling pieces in this genre, rather than the genre itself becoming obsolete.

It turns out he was correct, and let’s hope this inspires a wave of romantic comedies for the big screen in the future. As it stands, it appears that is exactly what we can expect. The movie “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is scheduled for release in theaters next February, while Disney’s “Freakier Friday” will see Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return for a potential Y2K-style rom-com revival. While I would prefer more unique titles, these developments should keep rom-com fans entertained until 2025.

Perhaps a reunion of Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney could help recreate the box office success of their film, Anyone But You. They’ve talked about collaborating again on a similar project, so let’s keep our fingers crossed that this collaboration comes to pass.

Absolutely, both Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney are keeping quite active. Powell is jet-setting around the world to shoot his newest movies, “Huntington” with A24 and “Running Man” under Edgar Wright’s direction. Meanwhile, Sweeney has several projects lined up too, including season 3 of “Euphoria,” “Echo Valley,” and Ron Howard’s “Eden.” Despite their packed schedules, I’m optimistic that they might collaborate on another romantic comedy to maintain the buzz for a genre that once faced skepticism.

While waiting, feel free to check out “Anyone But You,” which you can now stream using a Netflix membership. To learn about other upcoming movies set to hit streaming platforms and theaters soon, be sure to take a look at the 2024 movie release calendar.

Read More

2024-09-01 19:37