Along for the Ride (film)

Along for the Ride is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Sofia Alvarez, based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Dessen. The film stars Emma Pasarow, Belmont Cameli, Kate Bosworth, Laura Kariuki, Andie MacDowell and Dermot Mulroney. The film is scheduled to be released on May 6, 2022, by Netflix.[1]

Along for the Ride
Official release poster
Directed bySofia Alvarez
Screenplay bySofia Alvarez
Based onAlong for the Ride
by Sarah Dessen
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLuca Del Puppo
Edited byJustin Chan
Music byBeach House
Production
company
Screen Arcade
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • May 6, 2022 (2022-05-06)[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

The logline for Along for the Ride describes the plot as:

"The summer before college Auden meets the mysterious Eli, a fellow insomniac. While the seaside town of Colby sleeps, the two embark on a nightly quest to help Auden experience the fun, carefree teen life she never knew she wanted."[2]

Cast

Production

In April 2021 Deadline announced that production had begun on a film adaptation of Sarah Dessen's 2009 novel Along for the Ride, the rights of which had been picked up by Netflix.[3] Sofia Alvarez, who had previously adapted two of Jenny Han's novels for the platform, was brought on to write the screenplay as well as serve as director.[4] Actress Emma Pasarow was confirmed as portraying the novel's protagonist, Auden, while Belmont Cameli would play opposite as her love interest, Eli. Other actors confirmed to be in the film included Andie MacDowell, Genevieve Hannelius, and Ricardo Hurtado.[5]

Principal photography began on April 22, 2021, in Carolina Beach, North Carolina,[6] and is planning to also film in Wilmington, Kure Beach, and Oak Island.[7][8] Filming continued through early June.[9]

Release

Along for the Ride is scheduled to be released on Netflix on May 6, 2022.[1]

References
  1. NetflixFilm [@NetflixFilm] (April 6, 2022). "Summer plans may change, but this summer love is forever. 💙☀️ ALONG FOR THE RIDE will now debut on Netflix on May 6!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 23, 2022. Retrieved April 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  2. "Netflix finds its next 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' in YA novel 'Along for the Ride'". EW.com. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  3. N'Duka, Amanda (April 22, 2021). "'To All the Boys' Scribe Sofia Alvarez To Helm 'Along for the Ride' Adaptation For Netflix; Kate Bosworth, Andie MacDowell Among Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  4. Roberts, Kayleigh (April 26, 2021). "Everything We Know About Netflix's Next Big Teen Rom-Com, Along for the Ride". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  5. Sands, Alexandria (April 25, 2021). "Here's who's starring in Netflix's 'Along for the Ride' in Wilmington, and how you can too". Port City Daily. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  6. "Crews begin filming in Carolina Beach for Netflix movie 'Along for the Ride'". WWAY TV. April 21, 2021. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  7. Sands, Alexandria (April 20, 2021). "Netflix film 'Along for the Ride' starts shooting at North Carolina beaches this week". Port City Daily. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  8. "Netflix movie 'Along for the Ride' to begin filming in Wilmington this week". WECT. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  9. Sands, Alexandria (April 22, 2021). "Netflix's 'Along for the Ride' seeking baby extras". Port City Daily. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
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