New movie alert! A brand new romantic comedy, Picture This, starring Simone Ashley of Bridgerton fame, is getting ready for release, and we have your first look!
Directed by Prarthana Mohan and written by Nikita Lalwani, the film stars Simone Ashley, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Sindhu Vee, Luke Fetherston, Nikesh Patel, Adil Ray, Anoushka Chadha, and Phil Dunster. Inspired by the Australian film Five Blind Dates, Picture This unapologetically leans into its modern-day rom-com vibe, telling a tale about the universal language of love that’s fresh, fun, and culturally authentic.
In this heartfelt rom-com, struggling photographer Pia (Simone Ashley) receives a prediction: true love and career success await her in the following five dates she goes on. With her sister’s wedding looming and her family playing matchmaker, her ex (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) reappears, throwing both her love and professional life into chaos. Picture This is a witty, unconventional romantic comedy about bucking cultural and familial expectations, laughing through life’s awkward moments, and finding love in unexpected places amidst unknown second chances.
Talking about the film, Ashley revealed that playing Pia was a bucket list moment for her. The England native recalls fangirling over classic British rom-coms like Bridget Jones and Notting Hill. Says Ashley: “When I was growing up, I always wanted to be part of a rom-com— to see a girl that looks like me in those kinds of movies and in those stories.”
When the script for Picture This came to her, she immediately connected with the story: “I loved the script. I really loved how, you know, this was a movie led by Pia herself. And I love that it was British, [and a] comedy. I just thought it was such a simple storyline, which, sometimes, is the most powerful and something you can really sink your teeth into and get creative with… I loved that it revolved around family and celebrated Indian culture, as well as finding humor within these kinds of families and the traditions … there was also a lot about the script that felt universal,” explained Ashley.
With its mixture of comedy and romance, the director, Prarthana Mohan, feels Picture This makes the perfect date movie. “I think it will definitely make you chuckle,” says Mohan. “Whether it’s a first date or you’re deep into dating, I think it’s a good movie to sit back and have drinks and popcorn or watch at home. I think it’d be really fun. It’s got a lot of laughs. It’s got a lot of heart, too.”
Check out the oh so intriguing I want to see this now trailer
We cannot wait to see the return of the rom-com in this fantastic film — seriously, is it March 6th yet?
Plus we have bonus stills!
