As a seasoned film enthusiast with a penchant for romance and a soft spot for the enigmatic allure of Morocco, I am absolutely thrilled about the upcoming Netflix original movie, “Lonely Planet.” The prospect of seeing Academy Award winner Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth grace our screens in this intriguing tale of love and connection is nothing short of exhilarating.
It appears that the solitary world depicted in “The Lonely Planet” may not remain so, as this upcoming romance movie is set to debut on Netflix this fall. Starring alongside Liam Hemsworth, fresh from his role in “The Witcher,” is Academy Award winner Laura Dern. Netflix officially announced the release date for their original film on August 27th and unveiled three initial sneak peeks.
The movie titled “Lonely Planet” is set to debut on streaming platform Netflix this coming Friday, October 11th. The premiere will occur at midnight Pacific Time, and it has been eagerly awaited since its announcement in April 2022. Susannah Grant, a renowned screenwriter known for movies like “Ever After,” “Erin Brockovich,” “In Her Shoes,” and “Catch and Release,” penned and directed this film. Interestingly, she has previously collaborated with Netflix on the successful 2019 limited series “Unbelievable.”
Get a sneak peek at Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth starring in Lonely Planet, debuting on October 11.
In a tranquil Moroccan getaway, a woman crosses paths with a young man whose budding friendship blossoms into an exhilarating, soul-stirring romance.
— Netflix (@netflix) August 27, 2024
In the film, Dern assumes the character of Katherine Loewe, a solitary author struggling with writer’s block, who chooses to go to a tranquil writers’ retreat in Morocco as a means to break free from her predicament. Upon arrival at this serene setting, she encounters and forms a bond with a younger individual named Owen Brophy (played by Liam Hemsworth). This initial rapport develops into something deeper and powerful over time.
Here’s the official synopsis via Netflix:
A young man accompanies his girlfriend to her prestigious writers retreat in Morocco, but struggles to find his place in her new world with the intellectual elite. As their relationship grows more fractious, he finds solace with a renowned but reclusive writer that evolves into a forbidden and intoxicating love affair.
Apart from Dern and Hemsworth starring prominently in Lonely Planet, the film will also include performances by supporting actors Diana Silvers, Younès Boucif, Adriano Giannini, and Rachida Brakni. It appears that the two leading stars had a great working relationship while portraying their intense roles as lovers. According to Dern, speaking with Netflix’s Tudum, “Liam was nothing short of enchanting.”
Liam was pure magic. He became not only a buddy and a confidant through our Moroccan adventure, but our shared longing [for] honesty and intimacy in all relationships was very moving to me. We were very aligned, so getting to tell this story together meant the world … and he is friggin’ hilarious, so I laughed the entire time.
As a passionate admirer, I can wholeheartedly echo Laura Dern’s compliments for Chris Hemsworth. In response, he confided in the streaming platform, “Acting alongside Laura Dern was an unparalleled privilege. Her unique ability to captivate you, making every scene feel intimately genuine, is truly awe-inspiring.” Initially, one might not have envisioned these two exceptional talents sharing the screen in a romantic movie, but their mutual admiration makes it all the more fitting!
2024 saw Netflix dominating the romantic comedy genre with hits like “Irish Wish”, “Mother of the Bride”, and “A Family Affair”. Although “Lonely Planet” may not seem to fit perfectly into their line of rom-coms, it’s guaranteed to be just as endearing. With acting powerhouses like Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth in the leading roles, it will be difficult not to be charmed.
Since August 27th, when the release date for the movie “Lonely Planet” was announced, Netflix hasn’t shared any previews or teasers yet. We’ll make sure to post any sneak peeks or trailers as they become available before the movie is released on October 11th.
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2024-08-27 22:33