Meg Ryan, 61, looks youthful on the poster for her first romantic comedy in over 20 years - What Hap

September 2024 ยท 4 minute read

Meg Ryan looked stunning as she appeared on the poster for her new movie What Happens Later.

It is her first romantic comedy in over 20 years. Her last big rom-com was Kate & Leopold with Hugh Jackman in 2001.

The blonde beauty - best known for Top Gun, Sleepless In Seattle and You've Got Mail - is costarring with X Files veteran David Duchovny.

The logline: Willa and Bill are ex-lovers that will see each other for the first time in years when they both find themselves snowed in, in-transit, at an airport overnight.

The film will debut on October 13 in movie theaters. 

Meg is back! Meg Ryan looked stunning as she appeared on the poster for her new movie What Happens Later. It is her first romantic comedy in over 20 years. Her last big rom-com was Kate & Leopold with Hugh Jackman in 2001

Meg is back! Meg Ryan looked stunning as she appeared on the poster for her new movie What Happens Later. It is her first romantic comedy in over 20 years. Her last big rom-com was Kate & Leopold with Hugh Jackman in 2001

Her costar: The blonde beauty - best known for Sleepless In Seattle and You've Got Mail - is costarring with David Duchovny

Her costar: The blonde beauty - best known for Sleepless In Seattle and You've Got Mail - is costarring with David Duchovny

In the poster she looks incredibly youthful - more like 41 than 61.

The mother of two is seen in a black coat, white dress and black chunky military boots. Her white blonde hair is worn down in soft waves as her pink toned makeup is subtle and flattering.

The ex of Dennis Quaid is seen sitting on a black bench as snow falls on her.

Next to her is David in a black suit and tie with quirky socks as he turns to look at Ryan.

The poster also points out that Ryan has directed the movie.

'They missed their connection,' it reads on the top of the poster. The film is about former lovers explore the possibility of rekindling their relationship. 

The film is based on the play, Shooting Star by playwright Steven Dietz, who co-wrote the script with Meg and novelist Kirk Lynn.

This will be Ryan's first project as a director since 2015 when she made Ithaca. 

The actress dominated the silver screen at the end of the 20th century, headlining a slew of beloved romantic comedies.    

She also starred in hit dramas including City of Angels, When A Man Loves A Woman and Courage Under Fire.

Head to head: The logline: Willa and Bill are ex-lovers that will see each other for the first time in years when they both find themselves snowed in, in-transit, at an airport overnight. The film will debut on October 13 in movie theaters

Head to head: The logline: Willa and Bill are ex-lovers that will see each other for the first time in years when they both find themselves snowed in, in-transit, at an airport overnight. The film will debut on October 13 in movie theaters

Big news: The actress and director announced the big news on social media in May 2022

Big news: The actress and director announced the big news on social media in May 2022

However, after a highly publicized affair with Proof Of Life co-star Russell Crowe that lead to the end of her 10-year marriage to Dennis Quaid and a subsequent series of box-office disappointments, her career slowed.

Ryan has kept a low profile in recent years but continued acting in TV shows and independent movies. 

One of the highlights on her resume is appearances on Web Therapy with pal Lisa Kurdrow of Friends fame.  

Ryan's last big red carpet was in 2021. 

She was seen in a rare public appearance at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gala in Los Angeles.

Back in the spotlight: Ryan looked stunning as she made a rare public appearance at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gala in Los Angeles in 2021

Back in the spotlight: Ryan looked stunning as she made a rare public appearance at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gala in Los Angeles in 2021

Star: The actress dominated the silver screen at the end of the twentieth century, headlining a slew of beloved romantic comedies. Seen in Sleepless in Seattle in 1993

Star: The actress dominated the silver screen at the end of the twentieth century, headlining a slew of beloved romantic comedies. Seen in Sleepless in Seattle in 1993

The actress walked the green carpet in a floral Ulyana Sergeenko dress while attending the star-studded affair.

The When Harry Met Sally star's floor-length black gown was dotted with lavender flowers.

Ryan's dress featured a square neckline and cap-sleeves that showcased the You've Got Mail star's toned arms.

The elegant gown had a knee-high slit and a flowing draped back. Meg sported black open-toe platform heels and she accessorized with a gold necklace, several diamond bracelets and a massive diamond ring on her middle finger.

The blonde beauty's long locks were down in loose waves and she wore a natural makeup palette with a mauve lipstick. 

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