Comedian Pete Davidson and actress Ella Purnell are set to team up for an offbeat romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist. Titled That Time We Met, the upcoming film comes from Theater Camp co-director Nick Lieberman and promises to blend awkward humor with world-saving stakes.
A “Disastrous” Date with a Cosmic Twist
The high-concept rom-com follows a young couple who, after a disastrous first date, make an astonishing discovery — their unborn child is destined to save humanity. The film combines sharp comedy, emotional tension, and a surreal premise, marking it as one of the more original scripts to debut at this year’s American Film Market (AFM).
Written by Mitchell Winkie (The Ultimate Playlist of Noise), That Time We Met is being produced by a powerhouse team including Matt Jackson and Joanne Lee of Jackson Pictures (Molly’s Game), Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, and Katie McNicol of Marc Platt Productions (Wicked: For Good), as well as Ford Corbett and Nathan Klingher for Gramercy Park Media (The Surfer).
WME Independent is handling worldwide sales and will introduce the project to buyers at AFM in Los Angeles.
The Stars
Pete Davidson, best known for his time on Saturday Night Live and films like The King of Staten Island, The Suicide Squad, Dumb Money, and The Pickup, continues to explore both comedic and dramatic roles. He’ll next appear in David Leitch’s action thriller How to Rob a Bank, followed by Doug Liman’s Killing Satoshi alongside Casey Affleck.
Ella Purnell, fresh off her acclaimed performances in Amazon Prime’s Fallout and Showtime’s Yellowjackets, recently wrapped Craig Roberts’ horror-comedy The Scurry. Her previous film credits include Never Let Me Go, Kick-Ass 2, and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
Behind the Camera
Director Nick Lieberman, whose breakout film Theater Camp (co-directed with Molly Gordon) received widespread acclaim for its wit and heart, will helm That Time We Met and co-write the script. With his signature comedic tone and an imaginative premise, the project is expected to blend heartfelt romance with absurdist humor and high-concept storytelling.
Final Words
That Time We Met looks poised to become one of the most talked-about films coming out of AFM — a clever fusion of romantic chaos and sci-fi destiny, with Pete Davidson and Ella Purnell bringing their own charm and unpredictability to the mix.
With Nick Lieberman directing and a team of top-tier producers backing the film, this unlikely love story might just turn out to be the next great romantic comedy for a new generation.
