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“After an Eight-Year Hiatus, Meg Ryan Returns to Hollywood in ‘What Happens Later'”
Meg Ryan, the beloved 61-year-old actress, is set to reclaim the spotlight with her new film, “What Happens Later,” marking her long-awaited comeback after an eight-year hiatus. In a candid conversation with PEOPLE, she offers insights into her decision to step away from the industry and her motivations for returning.
Ryan candidly explains, “I took a giant break because I felt like there’s just so many other parts of my experience as a human being I wanted to develop.” Beyond her acting career, she’s a devoted mother to her actor son, Jack Quaid (whom she shares with ex Dennis Quaid), and to her adopted daughter, Daisy, who is 18 years old. For Ryan, this extended break allowed her to appreciate her craft as a job rather than a lifestyle, offering a fresh perspective as she re-enters the Hollywood scene.
Despite making appearances at festivals, fashion events, and Hollywood soirées over the past few years, Ryan hadn’t graced a film set since her directorial debut in 2015 with “Ithaca.” This time around, not only is she in front of the camera, but she also directs and co-writes the script for “What Happens Later.”
The inspiration for the project struck during the lockdown period. Ryan elaborates, “The essence of it is these two people who are stuck together. I just love that idea that we’re held in a space, even if it feels conflicted, maybe for reasons that heal them.”
Co-starring alongside David Duchovny, the film revolves around a former couple who find themselves “indefinitely delayed” due to snow, trapping them overnight at an airport. The official synopsis hints at a complex mix of emotions, as the two characters rediscover their attraction and irritation with each other, reminiscent of their earlier encounters. As they grapple with the possibility of their reunion being something more than mere coincidence, the film promises a story that is both enchanted and enigmatic.
Fans can mark their calendars for the film’s release on November 3, and for a sneak peek, be sure to watch the trailer below. Meg Ryan’s return is bound to captivate and inspire once more.
