Tom Blyth is loving the transition from darker roles to turning into a rom-com main man.
“I believe I used to be simply able to do one thing enjoyable,” Blyth, 30, completely advised Us Weekly about starring in Individuals We Meet on Trip, whereas attending the movie’s premiere on Tuesday, January 6. “I’m able to do one thing mild.”
Earlier than enjoying Alex within the romance based mostly on Emily Henry’s bestselling novel of the identical identify, Blyth starred in The Starvation Video games prequel movie The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes because the younger model of the villainous Coriolanus Snow. Blyth additionally performed the titular character within the western collection Billy the Child and most lately appeared in 2025’s Plainclothes.
“I had executed a variety of severe stuff again to again and I used to be type of able to do one thing that was going to raise up my soul a bit bit,” he defined.
Emily Henry’s first book-to-film adaptation, Individuals We Meet on Trip, has formally arrived — and it doesn’t disappoint. The film, which premiered on Netflix Friday, January 9, relies on Henry’s 2021 novel and follows free-spirited, spontaneous Poppy (Emily Bader) and tight-laced, reserved Alex (Tom Blyth) after they join on a visit house to […]
In contrast to his earlier initiatives, Individuals We Meet on Trip, which premiered on Netflix Friday, January 9, is a light-hearted story of unlikely greatest mates Alex and Poppy (Emily Bader) who turn out to be journey buddies. However as life turns into extra hectic, their dynamic adjustments and and emotions start to escalate.
Whereas making ready for his first-ever rom-com position, Blyth determined to channel traditional main males of the style.
“All of the previous ‘80s classics have been my inspiration,” he advised Us. “Billy Crystal in [When] Harry Met Sally, you may’t assist however discover the type of homage that we have been enjoying with the automotive scene [when Alex and Poppy first meet].”
Blyth was additionally impressed by Tom Hanks’ performances in You’ve Acquired Mail and Sleepless in Seattle. (As for his dream costar? Elizabeth Taylor.)
In keeping with the actor,, old school rom-com is precisely what the world wants “proper now.” He added that it was refreshing to have a change of tempo in his profession and get within the thoughts of a extra lovable character.
Matthew McConaughey. Heath Ledger. Tom Hanks. Hugh Grant. You’d be hard-pressed to search out an A-list actor within the ’80s, ’90s or early aughts who didn’t dip his toe within the rom-com pool. Movies like You’ve Acquired Mail, Notting Hill and How one can Lose a Man in 10 Days dominated the movie panorama, garnering field workplace […]
“I believe we are able to take ourselves actually severely typically. And I actually have been responsible of that at instances,” Blyth advised Us. “And I believe it’s actually worthwhile to do one thing enjoyable from time to time and remind your self that what we do for a dwelling is playful and enjoyable and a luxurious and to lean into that, and lean into the love.”
Bader, 29, echoed comparable sentiments about bringing the rom-com again into the popular culture zeitgeist.
“This style means lots to lots of people. I believe that we are able to ask one thing from all genres of movie. And I believe that the rom-com style will be advanced and have actual character improvement and make you’re feeling a variety of issues,” Bader completely advised Us. “I hope that trying on the greats that we take a lot inspiration from, that we are able to get anyplace close to near the sensation that I acquired as a child watching these for the individuals watching this film, then I’d be completely happy.
Individuals We Meet on Trip is on Netflix now.
