Back in her hometown, workaholic Ally reminisces about her ex Sean and questions everything about who he’s become. She is further confused when she meets Cassidy, who reminds her of the person she used to be. (First video)

The romantic comedy is one of the film genres that has the most mixed reactions with each release of a new title. However, the new project under the direction of Dave Franco, someone i knewgives a different and innovative twist to this type of plot, adding an unconventional love story to the production already available on Prime Video.

In this feature film, relationships serve as the backdrop for the most important love there is: self-love. As TV producer Ally (Alison Brie) returns to her hometown to rediscover an old childhood love and form a deep connection with a new person in her life, she realizes the value of staying true to herself and how romance plays a part in this journey. of self-discovery.

Alison Brie stars in and co-writes this feature film.  (First video)
Alison Brie stars in and co-writes this feature film. (First video)

They say there’s no place like home and in Ally’s case, the well-deserved break from her busy work schedule is enough to make her reevaluate her life’s priorities. As seen in the trailers, she accidentally meets her ex-boyfriend Sean (Jay Ellis) at a restaurant and their connection remains as strong as ever. However, time has passed and many things have changed in the protagonist’s hometown.

Sean is not an available man as he is about to marry Cassidy (Kiersey Clemons), a woman whose personality resembles Ally’s when she was dating Sean. The more the protagonist becomes involved in this couple’s relationship, the more complicated the situation becomes. This leads her to question her romantic destiny and how her identity has changed over the years.

The series exerts an offbeat romantic-comedy tone.  (First video)
The series exerts an offbeat romantic-comedy tone. (First video)

In addition to being the protagonist of the story, Alison Brie was also part of the production team, co-writing the screenplay with Dave Franco. The actress has played a number of comedic roles over the years, but has rarely been able to land a romantic lead except in projects like sleep with other people there The five-year commitment.

Days before the film premiered on February 10, Franco, who also co-wrote this story, said in a statement that his love for romantic comedies encouraged him to take on the project. “Alison and I love rom-coms and were inspired by classics from the 80s and 90s. We couldn’t be more excited to work with Jay and Kiersey, who are great born performers, capable of bringing to lightness and drama.”

Jay Ellis and Kiersey Clemons are also involved in the production.  (First video)
Jay Ellis and Kiersey Clemons are also involved in the production. (First video)

The cast of this production is completed by actors Danny Pudi (Community), Julie Hagerty (Plane!), Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense), Amy Sedaris (BoJack Rider), Evan Jonigkeit (file 81) and Zoë Chao (the after party).

You can see Someone I used to now through the Prime Video platform.

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