Jameela Jamil Talks ‘People We Meet on Vacation’: Rom-Com Comeback

Jameela Jamil is feeling optimistic about the future of romantic comedies, and she’s got good reason to be! Chatting with PEOPLE during the Los Angeles premiere of her latest project, People We Meet on Vacation, Jamil shared her excitement for the film’s release on Netflix on January 9th.

The Good Place star is super enthusiastic about the rom-com genre and believes that People We Meet on Vacation is exactly what we all need right now. Starring alongside Tom Blyth and Emily Bader, Jamil sings praises for her co-stars, the story, and the overall vibe of the film. According to Jamil, Blyth and Bader make the perfect on-screen couple, and she’s certain that this movie marks the return of excellent rom-coms.

In People We Meet on Vacation, Jamil plays Poppy’s boss, Swapna, and she couldn’t be more in love with her character. She describes Swapna as the kind of person we all need in our lives, and we couldn’t agree more!

Jamil also shared her thoughts on the state of romantic comedies in general, expressing her love for the classics while acknowledging that modern rom-coms sometimes miss the mark. But with People We Meet on Vacation, Jamil is confident that audiences will fall head over heels for this charming story.

Based on Emily Henry’s novel of the same name, People We Meet on Vacation boasts an ensemble cast including Blyth, Bader, Hook, Laviscount, Gage, Ruck, and Shannon. Directed by Brett Haley, this feel-good rom-com is now available to stream on Netflix, so grab some popcorn and get ready for a delightful movie night!