This connection between Emily Bader and Poppy will surprise you

The real truth about Emily Bader and Tom Blyth’s chemistry in Netflix’s People We Meet on Vacation.

People We Meet on Vacation

All rom-com fans are eagerly awaiting Netflix’s upcoming film People We Meet on Vacation, but do you know how much its lead actress, Emily Bader, resembles her character, Poppy?

Recently, during an event, Emily opened up about how she brought her true personality to the role. Let’s learn some special things about this film that you will definitely enjoy.

Poppy and Emily: Two Bodies, One Life

Emily Bader believes that she probably got this role because she is like Poppy in real life. She said with a smile, “I have a lot of Poppy in me.”

Like Poppy, Emily also wants to live freely and without any fear.

She explained that Poppy doesn’t filter the things in her mind, and Emily is also trying to live that same ‘unfiltered’ life.

This film allowed her to shed her insecurities and become the “loudest and most authentic version” of herself.

Real-Life Friendship Turns into On-Screen Magic

Emily will star opposite Tom Blyth, who plays the role of ‘Alex’. Their chemistry feels so natural because they truly became best friends during filming.

Emily says that walking the beaches of Costa Brava and eating beignets in New Orleans—all of this deepened their friendship.

It wasn’t just acting; they were actually having fun like friends on vacation, which will now be clearly visible on screen.

Is Emily the new Meg Ryan?

Tom Blyth even praised Emily, calling her the “new Meg Ryan” of rom-coms! Tom said that Emily has that quality that no matter what she does, you’ll fall in love with her.

However, Emily was a little embarrassed by the compliment and said, “Tom is just too good.”

She admitted that while she may not be on Meg Ryan’s level, she definitely took inspiration from Meg’s performances while playing Poppy.

Release Date and Story Twist

This film, based on Emily Henry’s popular book, will be released on Netflix on January 9, 2026.

The story follows Poppy and Alex, who have been best friends for the past 10 years and vacation together every year despite living in different cities.

But this time, their friendship is on a new level—will their relationship progress beyond friendship and blossom into love? It will be interesting to see.