WME Independent launching AFM sales on Pete Davidson, Ella Purnell romantic comedy

WME Independent Launches AFM Sales for Romantic Comedy Starring Pete Davidson and Ella Purnell

WME Independent is launching international sales at AFM next week for the upcoming romantic comedy That Time We Met, starring Pete Davidson and Ella Purnell.

Creative Team and Storyline

Nick Lieberman will direct the film, based on a screenplay by Mitchell Winkie. Lieberman previously gained recognition for Theater Camp, which sold to Searchlight Pictures at Sundance 2023.

The story revolves around a couple who strongly dislike each other after their first date but discover their unborn child holds the key to saving humanity's future.

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Cast Background

Pete Davidson is known for his work on Saturday Night Live, The King Of Staten Island, and Dumb Money. He also stars in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios release How To Rob A Bank (2026).

Ella Purnell starred in the series Yellowjackets and Sweetbitter and recently completed filming the comedy horror feature The Scurry.

"The story is about a new couple who detest each other after their first date and learn their unborn child is destined to save the future of humanity."

That Time We Met combines sharp wit with a unique sci-fi twist on romance, promising an engaging new addition to the genre.

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Screen Daily Screen Daily — 2025-11-04

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