What are the basic requirements of a trip? Bags? Clothes? Accessories? Well, it is the friends with whom one plans the whole journey. For Netflix’s upcoming rom-com People We Meet on Vacation, those travelers are finally ready to set off. Based on Emily Henry’s bestselling novel, the film leans into the idea that love is not always about grand gestures, but about the quiet moments shared along the way.

And if you are wondering who is bringing these beloved characters to life, the cast lineup is reason enough to start packing.

Netflix’s adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation stars Tom Blyth and Emily Bader as Alex and Poppy. It is a story of two unlikely best friends whose decade-long tradition of summer vacations slowly blurs the line between friendship and something deeper. Blyth, best known for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, plays a structured, logical, and quietly emotional person beneath the surface. 

Emily Bader (My Lady Jane) steps into the role of a free-spirited, outspoken travel writer who leads with her heart, even when it scares her.  Director Brett Haley describes the film as more than a standard romance.

Speaking with Tudum, Haley said, “This is a movie that doesn’t just tell a love story. It makes you feel like you’ve gone on vacation right alongside Poppy and Alex.” Author Emily Henry echoed that confidence, admitting she was initially anxious about casting but ultimately certain audiences would “completely fall in love with Poppy and Alex.”

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With the trailer now out, the chemistry is undeniable but what exactly is this story about?

At its core, People We Meet on Vacation follows Poppy and Alex, who live in different cities but reunite every summer for one shared trip. Their friendship works because of its careful balance. Until one vacation changes everything and forces them to confront feelings they have long avoided. As the years pass, distance, silence, and unresolved emotions begin to test the bond they’ve built.

Supporting the central duo is a standout ensemble that adds texture and humor to their journey. The cast includes Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lucien Laviscount, Lukas Gage, Miles Heizer, Tommy Do, Alice Lee, Alan Ruck, and Molly Shannon.

To wrap it all up, People We Meet on Vacation looks set to be one of those rare rom-coms that understands love as something lived-in rather than rushed.

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Now it is your turn, are you excited to see Alex and Poppy’s journey unfold on screen? Share your thoughts and tell us if this is already on your Netflix watchlist.