Love at First Sight is an upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Vanessa Caswill and written by Katie Lovejoy, based upon the 2011 novel The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith. The film stars Haley Lu Richardson, Ben Hardy, Dexter Fletcher, Rob Delaney, Sally Phillips, and Jameela Jamil.
Release Date
In April 2022, Netflix bought worldwide rights to the film. Love at First Sight is scheduled to premiere on September 15, 2023.
Cast
- Haley Lu Richardson as Hadley Sullivan
- Ben Hardy as Oliver
- Dexter Fletcher as Val
- Sally Phillips as Tessa Jones
- Rob Delaney
- Jameela Jamil as Narrator
- David Rubin as Dr. Harrison Doyle
- Tom Taylor as Luther Jones
Production
In November 2020, Haley Lu Richardson joined the cast of the film, directed by Vanessa Caswill from a screenplay by Katie Lovejoy, based on the 2011 novel The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith, with Richardson also to serve as executive producer. During the first week of principal photography in January 2021, Ben Hardy, Dexter Fletcher, Rob Delaney, Sally Phillips, and Jameela Jamil joined the cast.
Movie Story
Based on a true story documented by physician Oliver Sacks (“Awakenings”), much of “At First Sight” is the creakily familiar love story about mismatched paramours. Tense New York architect Amy (Mira Sorvino) meets mellow upstate masseur Virgil (Val Kilmer) and the two opposites – gasp! – attract. The sticking point here is not that Virgil comes from the wrong side of the railroad tracks – it’s that he literally can’t see the railroad tracks.
On their flight from New York to London, Hadley and Oliver fall in love with each other. However, they lose each other at customs and the possibility of ever meeting each other again seems improbable, but destiny may have a way of changing the odds.
Most refreshingly, although the story follows several well-worn ruts down lover’s lane, screenwriter Steve Levitt resists shoehorning the bittersweet, fact-based drama into a Hollywood happy ending – at least not until on-screen titles rush in to reassure us that yes, children, even in life sometimes fairy tales do come true.
Is Love at First Sight based on a true story?
No. Both the film and the book it’s based on are fiction
Love at First Sight Movie Scene
Movie Trailer
Where to Watch Movie Online?
The film “Love at First Sight” starring Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy will be released soon. Streaming on Netflix starting September 15, you’ll be able to catch all the romantic magic. With its charming story and charming director, Vanessa Caswill brings you a dose of love and laughter in the comfort of your own home. Mark your calendars and get ready for Netflix’s love and laughter.
