Ella Purnell and Pete Davidson Star in Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy
Actors Ella Purnell and Pete Davidson are set to headline That Time We Met, a romantic comedy where a disastrous one-night stand leads to cosmic consequences. The story follows a couple whose unexpected connection reveals their unborn child is destined to save humanity.
About the Film and Director
This upcoming rom-com marks director Nick Lieberman's second feature after his 2023 indie hit Theater Camp. The film blends humor with science fiction in a unique romantic storyline.
Roles and Career Highlights
- Ella Purnell takes on her first romantic comedy role, shifting from her usual darker characters.
- Pete Davidson brings his rom-com experience, having appeared in several such films:
- Supporting role in Netflix’s 2018 Set It Up
- Cameo in 2022’s I Want You Back
- Lead in the 2022 time-travel rom-com Meet Cute
Ella Purnell’s Recent Work
Though her character Jackie died in the first season of Yellowjackets, Purnell returned for the second and third seasons, leaving open the possibility of appearances in the upcoming final season.
"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."
"They play a couple who've just had a terrible first date, only to be informed that their unborn child is destined to be the savior of humanity."
Author's summary: Ella Purnell and Pete Davidson join forces in a sci-fi romantic comedy about a doomed date with universe-changing consequences, marking Purnell’s rom-com debut and drawing on Davidson’s genre experience.