Meg Ryan's rom‑com comeback: New film "What Happens Next?"
This is the moment Meg Ryan's fans have been waiting for almost 15 years. The star has returned to romantic comedies in her latest film, "What Happens Next?" The actress takes on the leading role and is also responsible for directing and writing the film.
Meg Ryan, who previously earned the title of "queen of romantic comedies," owes her unforgettable roles to films such as "When Harry Met Sally" and "Sleepless in Seattle." However, over time, the actress lost interest in this film genre. She expressed her feelings as early as 2002, stating that she could no longer act in romantic comedies because it exhausted her.
Ryan, aware of being typecast as a likeable, slightly "crazy" American girl, repeatedly tried to break this stereotype. In 2015, she tried her hand behind the camera, debuting as a director with the film "Ithaca." One of the leading roles in this film was played by Jack Quaid, known from the series "The Boys", who is her son.
Meg Ryan returns to romantic comedies
Meg Ryan's film successes have not been obvious in recent years. Although the actress appeared in several productions, none made a significant impact. For her role as Mary in "The Women," she was even nominated for a Golden Raspberry. The media primarily focused on her changing appearance, which was most likely the result of plastic surgery.
The production directed by Meg Ryan, titled "What Happens Next?", debuted in American cinemas on 3rd November 2023. In the film, the actress plays Willa, a woman stuck at an airport due to a snowstorm, where she meets Bill (David Duchovny), her former partner, whom she was with over 20 years ago.
As time goes by, the couple start reminiscing about their relationship, blaming each other for its failures. For Meg Ryan, it's a return to romantic comedy after a 15-year hiatus.
