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

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

Pete Davidson and Ella Purnell have been cast in the upcoming romantic comedy That Time We Met, which WME Independent will introduce to buyers at the American Film Market next week.

Creative Team and Production

The film will be directed by Nick Lieberman, known for Theater Camp, which was sold to Searchlight Pictures after premiering at Sundance in 2023. The screenplay is written by Mitchell Winkie.

Producers include Matt Jackson and Joanne Lee of Jackson Pictures, Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, and Katie McNicol of Marc Platt Productions, as well as Ford Corbett and Nathan Klingher representing Gramercy Park Media.

Gramercy’s Joshua Harris and Mark Fasano are serving as executive producers.

Storyline

The plot follows a mismatched couple who intensely dislike each other after their first date but ultimately learn that their unborn child is destined to play a key role in humanity’s survival.

Cast Highlights

Industry Notes

The project was announced at the Fairmont Century Plaza. Updates about the film’s market journey and festival appearance are expected soon.

“Nick Lieberman to direct from screenplay by Mitchell Winkie.” – Jeremy Kay, November 3, 2025

By Ben Dalton and Jeremy Kay

Author’s summary: WME Independent launches sales for a new romantic comedy pairing Pete Davidson and Ella Purnell, directed by Nick Lieberman with a time-bending, fate-driven premise.

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Screen Daily Screen Daily — 2025-11-04

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