Joe Alwyn and Mary Beth Barone Cast in Still We Met
The duo will star in the upcoming romantic comedy directed by Zackary Drucker.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Romance
Joe Alwyn and Mary Beth Barone have been cast as the leads in the romantic comedy film Still We Met. The project features Barone making her debut as both a screenwriter and feature film actor.
Why it matters
The project marks a significant career milestone for Barone as she transitions into feature film acting and screenwriting. Lena Dunham has also joined the creative team as an executive producer.
Still We Met features a plot centered on a woman at a crossroads who encounters a British stranger for a single night of exploration. The film is produced by the companies Assemble, Irony Point, and Good Thing Going.
The players
Joe Alwyn
He is a British actor who will star in the film Still We Met as the character Isaac.
Mary Beth Barone
She is the writer of the script and will make her feature film acting debut in the project.
Lena Dunham
She is a creator and producer who has joined the production of the film as an executive producer.
Zackary Drucker
She is an artist and filmmaker who will serve as the director for Still We Met.
The details
The film follows the two main characters as they spend one night wandering through New York City. Joe Alwyn is set to star in the role of Isaac alongside Barone in this romantic comedy debut.
Timeline
Joe Alwyn and Mary Beth Barone were spotted together in New York City in September 2026.
Culture Shift
This project reflects the broader movement of multi-hyphenate creatives gaining traction within the independent film industry. It signals a shift where performers are increasingly driving production by penning their own feature debuts.
Fans of independent film and romantic comedies in New York City may look forward to potential location shoots and future theatrical release dates. The production timeline will determine when residents might see the project filming on local streets.
The takeaway
Romantic comedies continue to serve as a primary vehicle for artists transitioning into new creative roles behind the camera. Aspiring writers and actors can view this as a model for developing original concepts that feature them in the lead roles.
Further reading
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